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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Charter Amendment Documents Submitted to the Secretary (4) BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS � ,�, HUGH NGUYEN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES O CLERK-RECORDER MARRIAGE LICENSES/RECORDS WV/ ,{..` till NOTARY REGISTRATION 0 , , �;' O ORANGE COUNTY ARCHIVES PASSPORTS PROPERTY RECORDS AIR E C°‘' City of Huntington Beach 03/12/2025- Attn: Tania Moore 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Sir/Madam: When the enclosed original documentation was presented for recording, some information in one or more areas was incomplete or not clear. Because of this, we are unable to record the submitted document(s) as is. We are returning your unrecorded document(s) along with your remittance for the following reason(s): ® As per our discussion on March 11,2025, kindly indicate whether you would like to record or simply file the enclosed charter. Please ensure that the documents are certified or bear original signatures. If you wish to have the document(s) recorded,you will need to make the changes indicated above and re-submit the documents) along with the corresponding fee to: Hugh Nguyen Orange County Clerk-Recorder P.O. Box 238 Santa Ana, CA 92702-0238 Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to serving you. Sincerely, Examiner#7 Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department Enclosure Document(s) Returned: Charter Remittance: Total Amount;Returned: n/a Check Number(s): n/a NORTH COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE 'ORANGE COUNTY OLD ORANGE COUNTY SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH OFFICE WELLS FARGO BUILDING COUNTY;ADMINISTRATION SOUTH COURTHOUSE LAGUNA HILLS CIVIC CENTER 222 S. HARBOR BLVD., STE 110 601 N. ROSS STREET 211 W. SANTA ANA BLVD, ROOM 202 24031 EL TORO ROAD SUITE 150/160 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92805 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701 SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701 LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA 92653 (714) 834-2500 • WWW.00RECORDER.COM • WWW.00ARCHIVES.COM /,iii 1T I N Ui0_` CITY OF ` A =Y _ HUNTINGTON BEACH `--COUNT-V. gy ', Lisa Lane Barnes 1 City Clerk February 25,2025 Hugh Nguyen, County Clerk-Recorder County of Orange County Administration South Building 601 N. Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92701-4072 Subject: Transmittal of a Copy of the Revised Huntington Beach City Charter Dear Clerk-Recorder Nguyen: Enclosed please find a copy of documents to be received and filed by the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. This record is being filed in accordance with Government Code Section 34460 and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5th day of November, 2024. Sincer ly, 44te, Atitie- Lisa Lane Barnes City Clerk Enclosure: Huntington Beach Charter Documentation Packet Office: (714) 536—5405 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov •e�\,�PIT I N... CITY OF •I `c eeoq4 ?LI `t HUNTINGTON BEACH FCOUNP(°\\;"°, Lisa Lane Barnes City Clerk State of California } County of Orange } ss City of Huntington Beach } I, Pat Burns, Mayor, and I, Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk, in and for the City of Huntington Beach, California, do hereby certify and authenticate that the following are full, true and correct copies of documents required to be submitted to the California Secretary of State and Orange County Clerk-Recorder in accordance with Government Code Section 34460, and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5th day of November, 2024. 1. Copy of Revised City Charter of the City of Huntington Beach for acceptance and filing (Att#1) 2. Copy of Charter Legislative Draft (Att#2) 3. Certificate of Proceedings in Adoption of Charter Amendment Measure U - Passed) (Att #3) 4. Impartial Analysis and complete text of Charter Amendment Measure U — "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. be approved by the voters? (Att #4) 5. Certified copies of pages from Orange County's Voter Information Guide relating to Huntington Beach Measure U (Att#5) 6. Copies of Arguments and Rebuttals — Charter Amendment Measure U (Att #6) 7. Proof of Publications of Notice of Election (English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese) (Att #7) 8. Resolution No. 2024-59 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, including Exhibit "A" Certificate of Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential Primary Election Returns (Att#8) I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of January, 2025. Pat Burns, Mayor Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach Office: (714)536—5405 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov HB Charter Amendment Documentation January 22, 2025 Page 2 Attest: • 4vt{� Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Office: (714)536—5405 i 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On January 22, 2025 before me, Tania Moore, Notary Public, personally appeared Pat Burns and Lisa Lane Barnes who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public•California Orange County Commission N 2358365 " My Comm.Expires May 10,2025 (Seal) (Notary ig ture) )1:-: .------)14t.w- * .........,..N. CITY /HUNTINGTON BEACH City Charter Incorporated February 17, 1909 1 il—O:4. t•yPv‘ Is -CO(JNTY �Yit CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY CHARTER ,. vok • ~cFCO/JNTV C \.#1 Incorporated, February 17, 1909 (Election February 9, 1909;94 votes cast for incorporation and 25 votes against) CHARTER AMENDMENTS Effective Dates Charter Election Certified-Res. 773 Results 5/3/37 5/17/37 Amendments 2/2/40 Amendments 1/29/47 Amendments 1/27/49 Amendments 5/9/49 Revised 5/1/50 New Charter 2/10/66 Amendments 1/18/71 Amendments 6/5/75 Amendments 12/10/76 Amendments 7/17/78 Amendments..(Consolidation November) 12/9/82 Amendments 12/7/84 Amendments 12/7/90 Amendments 4/22/02 Revised (Certified by the Secretary of State 1/6/11) 12/6/10 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 12/30/14) 12/1/14 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 4/23/24) 4/2/24 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State/ /25) 11/5/24 City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 1 of 21 4/07/24 CITY CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I.INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.Name Section 101. Seal Section 102. Boundaries Section 103. Powers of City Section 104. Construction Section 105.Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE H.FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200. Council-Manager Form of Government ARTICLE III.ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300. City Council,Attorney,Clerk and Treasurer:Terms Section 301.Powers Vested in City Council Section 302.Compensation Section 303.Meetings and Location Section 304.Quorums,Proceedings and Rules of Order Section 305.Presiding Officer Section 306.Mayor Pro Tempore Section 307.Non-interference with Administration Section 308. Official Bonds Section 309. City Attorney:Powers and Duties Section 310. City Clerk.Powers and Duties Section 311.City Treasurer.Powers and Duties Section 312.Vacancies,Forfeitures and Replacement Section 313.Conflict of Interest,Nepotism ARTICLE IV.APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400.City Manager.Composition,Term,Eligibility,Removal Section 401.Powers and Duties Section 402.Acting City Manager Section 403.Personnel Section 404.Retirement System Section 405.Boards,Commissions and Committees ARTICLE V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500.Regular Ordinances.Enactment,Adoption,Publication,Amendment,When Effective and Codification Section 501.Emergency Ordinances Section 502.Resolutions Section 503.Publishing of Legal Notices City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 2 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VI.FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.Fiscal Year Section 601.Annual Budget,Preparation by the City Manager Section 602.Annual Budget. Submission to the City Council. Section 603.Annual Budget.Public Hearing Section 604.Annual Budget.Further Consideration and Adoption Section 605.Annual Budget Appropriations Section 606.Determination of City Tax Rate • Section 607.Tax Limits Section 608.Vote Required for Tax Measures . Section 609.Real Estate Transfer Tax . . Section 610.Bonded Debt Limit Section 611.Revenue Bonds I Section 612.Public Utilities and Parks and Beaches Section 613.Execution of Contracts I Section 614.Contracts on Public Works Section 615.Granting of Franchises Section 616.Independent Audit Section 617.Infrastructure Fund ARTICLE VII.ELECTIONS Section 700.General Municipal Elections j Section 701. Special Municipal Elections Section 702.Procedure for Holding Elections Section 703.Initiative,Referendum and Recall Section 704.Nomination Papers Section 705. Special Provisions Relating to Municipal Elections ARTICLE VIII.MISCELLANEOUS • T.. Section 800.Transition Section 801.Definitions Section 802.Violations Section 803.Property Rights Protection Measure Section 804. Charter Review Section 805. Safe and Sane Fireworks Section 806.Display of Flags Section 807. Environmental Protection City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 3 of 21 4/07/24 CHARTER We,the people of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California believe fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for confidence in government,that ethics and integrity are the foundation of public trust and that just governance is built upon these values.Through the enactment of this Charter as the fundamental law of the City of Huntington Beach under the Constitution of the State of California,we do hereby exercise the privilege of retaining for ourselves,the benefits of local government,by enacting the laws,rules,regulations and procedures set forth herein pertaining to the governance and operation of our City. . It is incumbent upon those who govern and make decisions for and on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to legally,as well as morally,abide by the provisions of this Charter,in its strictest sense,to assure the continued success and well-being of our fair City. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.NAME.The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Huntington Beach shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under its present name of"City of Huntington Beach." Section 101.SEAL.The City shall have an official seal which may be changed from time to time by ordinance.The present official seal shall continue to be the official seal of the City until changed in the manner stated. Section 102.BOUNDARIES.The boundaries of the City shall continue as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law. Section 103.POWERS OF CITY.The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs,subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this Charter or in the Constitution of the State of California. Section 104.CONSTRUCTION.The general grant of power to the City under this Charter shall be .. construed broadly in favor of the City. The specific provisions enumerated in this Charter are intended to be and shall be interpreted as limitations upon the general grant of power and shall be construed narrowly. If any provisions of this Charter,or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances,shall not be affected thereby. a Section 105.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof,jointly or in cooperation,by contract or otherwise,with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof,or the United States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE II FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200.COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.The municipal government provided by this.Charter shall be known as the Council-Manager form of government. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 4 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE III ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASURER.TERMS.The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter.Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the }. general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a-member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk,City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their successors.A City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. 4 The term of each member of the City Council,the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following the certification of the election.Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. t If no candidate meets the qualifications for office of the City Clerk,City Treasurer,or City Attorney,the City Council shall fill that position by appointment until the next municipal general election in which a qualified candidate is elected. Section 301.POWERS VESTED IN CITY COUNCIL.All powers of the City shall.be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. - Section 302.COMPENSATION. The members of the City Council including the Mayor shall receive as compensation for their services as such a monthly salary in the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars per month.In addition,each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City Council for Council authorized traveling and other expenses when on official duty upon submission of itemized expense accounts therefor.In addition,members shall receive such reasonable and adequate amounts as may be established by ordinance,which amounts shall be deemed to be reimbursement to them of other routine and ordinary expenses, losses and costs imposed upon them by virtue of their serving as City Councilpersons. . Section 303.MEETINGS AND LOCATION. (a) Regular Meetings.The City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such time as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution and may adjourn or re-adjourn any regular meeting to a date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes.If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment,such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings.If at any time any regular meeting falls on a holiday such regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. (b) Special Meetings.A special meeting may be,called at any time by the Mayor,or by a majority of the members of the City Council,by written notice to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation,radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 5 of 21 4/07/24 notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting. as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted.No other business shall be considered at such meeting.If any person entitled to such written notice files a written waiver of notice with the City Clerk, it may be dispensed with.This notice requirement shall be considered fulfilled as to any person who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes.In the event of an emergency affecting the public peace,health or safety, a special meeting may be called as provided in this section with less than twenty-four hours written notice by the Mayor Pro Tern in the Mayor's absence or by any member of the City Council in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern provided that the nature of the emergency is set forth in the minutes of the meeting. (c) Place of Meetings.All regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the City or in such place within the.City to which any such meeting may be adjourned.If,by reason of fire, flood or other emergency,it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated,the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place within the City as is designated by the Mayor,or,if he should fail to act,by a majority of the members of the City Council. (d) Open Meetings.All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open and public,and all persons shall be permitted to attend such meetings,except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to executive sessions. Subject to the rules governing the conduct of City Council meetings,no person shall be denied the right to be heard by the City Council. (e) Dissemination of Information.The City Council shall adopt rules to ensure thorough and timely dissemination of information via current technology by resolution. Section 304.QUORUMS,PROCEEDINGS AND RULES OF ORDER. (a) Quorum.A majority of the members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum to do business but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time.In the absence of all the members of the City Council from any regular meeting or adjourned regular meeting,the City Clerk may declare the same adjourned to a stated day and hour.The City Clerk shall cause written notice of a meeting adjourned by less than a quorum or by the City Clerk to be delivered personally or by mail to each Council member at least twenty-four hours before the time to which the meeting is adjourned,or such notice may be dispensed with in the same manner as specified in this Charter for dispensing.with notice of special meetings of the City Council. (b) Proceedings.The City Council shall judge the qualification of its members as set forth by.the Charter.It shall judge all election returns.Each member of the City Council shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or proceeding pending before the City Council. The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses,to examine them under oath and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the City and be attested by the City Clerk.They shall be served and complied with in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions.Disobedience of such subpoenas,or the refusal to testify(upon other than constitutional grounds), shall constitute a misdemeanor,and shall be punishable in the same manner as violations of this Charter are punishable.The City Council shall have control of all legal business and proceedings and all property of the legal department,and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or may contract for any prosecution,litigation or other legal matter or business. (c) Rules of Order.The City Council shall establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and evict or prosecute any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings.Upon adoption of any ordinance,resolution,or order for payment of money,or upon the demand of any City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 6 of 21 4/07/24 member,the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. Section 305.PRESIDING OFFICER.At the Council meeting at which any Council member is installed following any general or special municipal election,and at any time when there'is a vacancy in the office of Mayor,the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer,who shall have the title of Mayor.The Mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings.The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes; shall have the primary but not the exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies,programs and needs of i. the City government to the people,and as occasion requires,may inform the people of any major change in policy or program;and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council.The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 306.MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore,who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council.The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability or at the Mayor's request. Section 307.NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,no.member of the City Council shall order,directly or indirectly,the appointment by the City Manager,or by any of the department heads in administrative service of the City,of any person to any office or employment,or removal therefrom.Except for the purpose of investigation and inquiry,the members of the City Council shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City Manager solely through the City Manager,and no member of the City Council shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager,either publicly or privately. No elected department head or staff of the Office of the elected department head shall be a member of the management negotiation team for the purposes of negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the employee bargaining units. Section 308.OFFICIAL BONDS.The City Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officials or employees who are required by this Charter or by ordinance to give such bonds.All bonds shall be executed by responsible corporate surety,shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney,and shall be filed with the City Clerk.Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City.A blanket bond may be used if it provides the same protection as the required separate bond would provide.. In all cases wherein an employee of the City is required to furnish a faithful performance bond,there shall be no personal liability upon,or any right to recover against,the employee's superior officer or other officer or employee or the bond of the latter,unless such superior officer,or other officer or employee is a party to the act or omission,or has conspired in the wrongful act directly or indirectly causing the loss. Section 309.CITY ATTORNEY.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Attorney the person elected or appointed shall have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association,be an attorney at law,duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California,shall have been engaged in the practice of law in this State for at least five years prior to their election or appointment.The City Attorney shall have the power and may be required to: . (a). Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 7 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Prosecute on behalf of the people any or all criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of this Charter or of City ordinances and such state misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute,unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (c). Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party,and represent and appear for any City officer or employee,or former City officer or employee,in any or all civil actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of their employment or by reason of their official capacity. (d) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and give their advice or opinion orally or in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the boards or officers of the City. (e) Approve in writing the form of all contracts made by and all bonds and insurance given to the City. . (f) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances and City Council resolutions and amendments thereto. (g) Devote such time to the duties of their office and at such place as may be specified by the City Council. (h) Perform such legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary. (i) Surrender to their successor all books,papers,files,and documents pertaining to the City's affairs. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section.403 of the City Charter. (k) Provide advice related to compliance with the City Charter to all elected and appointed officials of the City. Section 310.CITY CLERK.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Clerk, the person elected or appointed shall have a Bachelor's Degree in business,public administration,or a related field,and hold a certification as a Municipal Clerk or obtain such certification within the first three years in office.The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused, and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in records that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate records,in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions,with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or a correct copy,and as to an ordinance requiring publication,stating that the same has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter. (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Keep all records in their possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. - (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 8 of 21 4/07/24 (f) Administer oaths or affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (g). Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself,or.does•in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers,or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. (h) Have charge of all City elections. (i) . Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 311.CITY.TREASURER.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Treasurer,the person elected or appointed shall have a minimum of five years of financial and/or treasury experience,and have either: A Master's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration;or A Bachelor's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration with certification by the California Municipal Treasurer's Association,or their successor,within three years of election or appointment. The City Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Receive on behalf of the City all taxes,assessments, license fees and other revenues of the City,or for the collection of which the City is responsible,and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County,State or Federal governments,or from any court,or from any office,department or agency of the City. { (b) Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or,if no such resolution be adopted,then in such depository designated in writing by the City Manager,and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling,depositing and securing of public funds; (c) Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. . { { (d) . Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances,and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council. f (e) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the.City Council. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 9 of 21 4/07/24 { (f) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent.with Section.403 of the City Charter. The City Treasurer may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to• assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 312.VACANCIES,FORFEITURES AND REPLACEMENT. (a) Vacancies.A vacancy in the City Council or in any other office designated as elective by this Charter,from whatever cause arising,shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. (b) Forfeiture.If a member of the City Council is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for a period of thirty consecutive days from and after the last regular City Council meeting attended by such member,unless by permission.of the City Council expressed in its official minutes,the office shall become vacant.If an elected City officer pleads guilty or no contest to or is convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude,or ceases to be an elector of the City,the office shall become vacant.The City Council shall declare the existence of such vacancy.Any elective officer of the City who shall accept or retain any other elective public office,except as provided in this Charter,shall be deemed thereby to have vacated the office under the City Government. (c) Replacement.In the event it shall fail to fill a vacancy by appointment within sixty days after such office shall become vacant,the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 313.CONFLICT OF INTEREST,NEPOTISM. (a) Conflict of Interest.The City Council shall adopt or approve rules and regulations regulating conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealing in all City business. (b) Nepotism.The City Council shall not appoint to a salaried position under the City government any person who is a relative:by blood or marriage within the third degree of any one or more of the members of such City Council,nor shall the City Manager or any department head or other officer having appointive power appoint any relative of such person or of any Council member within such degree to any such position. This provision shall not affect the employment or promotional status of a person who has attained a salaried position with the City prior to the existence of a situation contemplated by this provision; however,Council members or officers with appointive powers in such a situation shall disqualify themselves from all decisions affecting the employment and promotional status of such person. ARTICLE IV APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400.CITY MANAGER.COMPOSITION,TERM,ELIGIBILITY,REMOVAL. (a) • Composition.There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. (b) Term. The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council;provided, however,that the person occupying the office shall not be removed from office except as herein provided: City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 10 of 21 4/07/24 (c) Eligibility.The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,with special reference to actual experience in and knowledge of accepted practice as regards the duties of the office as herein set forth.No person shall be eligible to be appointed City Manager or Acting City Manager while serving as a member of the City Council nor within one year following the termination of membership on the City Council. (d) Removal.The City Manager shall not be removed from office during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time the City Manager may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.At least thirty days prior to the effective date of removal,the City Manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the Council's intentions and, if requested by the City Manager,the reasons therefor.Within seven days after receipt of such notice,the City Manager may by written notification to the City Clerk request a public hearing before the City Council,in which event the Council shall fix a time for a public hearing which shall be held at its regular meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period above referred to. The.City Manager shall appear and be heard at such hearing.After furnishing the City Manager with written notice of the intended removal,the City Council may suspend the City Manager from duty,but his compensation shall continue until removal as herein provided.In removing the City Manager,the City Council shall use its uncontrolled discretion and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon any particular showing or degree of proof at the hearing,the purpose of which is to allow the City Council and the City Manager to present to each other and to the public all pertinent facts prior to the final action of removal. Section 401.POWERS AND DUTIES.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Without limiting this general grant of powers and responsibilities,the City Manager shall have the power and be required to: (a) Appoint,promote,demote,suspend or remove department:heads,officers and employees of the City except elective officers and the Chief of Police.The Chief of Police shall not be appointed or removed until the City Manager shall first have reviewed such appointment or removal with the City Council and have received approval for such appointment or removal by a majority vote of the full City Council. (b) Prepare the budget annually, submit it to the City Council,and be responsible for its administration upon adoption. (c) Prepare and submit to the City Council as of the end of each fiscal year,a complete report on the finances of the City,and annually or more frequently,a current report of the principal administrative activities of the City. (d) Keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem desirable. (e) Maintain a centralized purchasing system for all City offices,departments and agencies. (f) Prepare,administer and enforce rules and regulations recommended to and adopted by the City Council governing the contracting for,purchase,inspection,storage,inventory,distribution and disposal of all supplies,materials and equipment required by any office,department or agency of the City government. (g) Be responsible for the compliance by the City with the laws of the State pertaining to the City,the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances,franchises and rights of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 11 of 21 4/07/24 Subject to policy established by the City Council,exercise control of all administrative offices and departments of the City and of all appointive officers and employees,and prescribe such general rules and regulations as deemed,necessary or proper for the general conduct of the administrative offices and departments of the.City under their jurisdiction. (h) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the City Council. Section 402.ACTING CITY MANAGER.During any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager,the City Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or department heads of the City to serve as Acting City Manager.In the event the City Manager fails to make such appointment,such appointment may be made by the City Council. Section 403.PERSONNEL. In addition to the City Council,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer,a City Attorney and City Manager,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers, assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution.The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such offices,officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City Manager and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt.The system shall consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifications for.the various classes of employment and procedures to be followed in advancement,demotion,suspension and discharge of employees included within the system,as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the public service.The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and employees who shall be included within the system.By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system,or the list of appointive officers and employees included within the system.The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. It shall_be the duty of all department heads,whether appointed or elected,to assist and cooperate with the. City Manager in administering the affairs of the City in the most efficient,fiscally responsible,and harmonious manner consistent with the duties as prescribed by law,City Charter,or by ordinance. Section 404.RETIREMENT SYSTEM.The City shall participate in a retirement system. Section 405.BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.The City Council shall establish such boards,commissions and committees as'are deemed necessary for the orderly functioning of the City.All such boards,commissions and committees shall report directly to the City Council. ARTICLE V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS . Section 500. . REGULAR ORDINANCES.ENACTMENT,ADOPTION,PUBLICATION, AMENDMENT,WHEN EFFECTIVE AND CODIFICATION. (a) Enactment.In addition to such other acts of the City Council as are required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance,every act of the City Council establishing a fine or other penalty,or granting a franchise,shall be by ordinance.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be substantially as follows: "The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:"No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting.Upon introduction,an ordinance shall be read by title only.Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter,the affirmative vote of at least four of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money.All ordinances shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 12 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Adoption.A regular ordinance shall be adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after its introduction.In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction,it shall be finally adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after the date it was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. (c) Publication.The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in three places designated by the City Council within the City and to be published by title with a brief summary at least once within fifteen days after its adoption in a daily,semiweekly or weekly newspaper,published in the County or the City and circulated in the City,which is selected by the City Council for that purpose. Current technology shall be used to ensure the widest possible dissemination. (d) Amendment.The amendment of any section or subsection of an ordinance may be accomplished solely by the re-enactment of such section or subsection at length,as amended. (e) When Effective.Every ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption,except the following,which shall take effect upon adoption: (1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election; (2) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some special law or procedural ordinance relating thereto; { (3) An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, or fixing the rate of property taxation, or levying the annual tax upon property. (4) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this Charter. (f) Codification.Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject and comprehensive codifications of valid ordinances may be adopted by reference,with the same effect as an ordinance, in the manner set forth herein;however,such regulations and codifications need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances,but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk prior to adoption. Ordinances codified shall be repealed as of the effective date of the codification.Amendments to the code shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 501.EMERGENCY ORDINANCES.Any ordinance declared by the City.Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency,may be adopted in the manner provided in Section 500 except that such emergency ordinance may be introduced,enacted and adopted at one and the same regular or special meeting and shall take effect immediately upon adoption if passed by at least five affirmative votes.An emergency ordinance shall expire automatically after 120 days. Section 502.RESOLUTIONS. The City Council may act by resolution or minute order in all actions not required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance. Section 503.PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES.The City Council shall cause to be published all legal notices and other matters required to be published by law in a daily,semiweekly or weekly newspaper published in the County or the City and circulated in the City which is selected by the City Council for that purpose and using current technology.No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section shall invalidate any publication where it is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. • ' City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 13 of 21 4/07/24 • ARTICLE VI FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.FISCAL YEAR.The fiscal year of the City shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Section 601.ANNUAL BUDGET,PREPARATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.At such date as the City Manager shall determine,each board or commission and each department head shall furnish to the City Manager,personally,or through the Director of Finance,estimates of the department's,board's or 1. commission's revenue and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year,detailed in such manner as may be prescribed by the City Manager. In preparing the proposed budget,the City Manager shall review the �. estimates,hold conferences thereon with the respective department heads,boards or commissions as necessary,and may revise the estimates as may be deemed advisable. Section 602,ANNUAL BUDGET.SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL.The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least thirty days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.After reviewing the proposed budget and making such revisions as it may deem advisable,the City Council shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and shall cause to be published a notice thereof not less than ten days prior to said hearing.Copies of the proposed budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk at least ten days prior to said hearing. Section 603.ANNUAL,BUDGET.PUBLIC HEARING.At the time so advertised or at any time to which such public hearing shall from time to time be adjourned,the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget,at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. Section 604.ANNUAL BUDGET.FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION.At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make any revisions thereof that it may deem advisable and on or before the last day of the fiscal year it shall adopt the budget with revisions,if any,by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the Council.Upon final adoption,the budget shall be in effect for the ensuing fiscal year. Copies thereof,certified by the City Clerk,shall be filed with the City Manager,Director of Finance,City Treasurer and the person retained by the City Council to perform the post audit function,and a further copy shall be placed,and shall remain on file in the office of the.City Clerk where it shall be available for . . public inspection.The budget so certified shall be reproduced and copies made available for the use of the public and of departments,offices and agencies of the City. Section 605.ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.From the effective date of the budget,the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures shall be and become appropriated to the several departments,offices and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein named;provided, however,that the City Manager may transfer funds from one object or purpose to another within the same department,office or agency.All appropriations shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered. At any public meeting after the adoption of the budget,the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 606.DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE.The City Council shall prescribe by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of taxes upon property which is taxable for municipal purposes.If the City Council fails to fix the rate and levy taxes on or before August 31 in any year,the rate for the next_preceding fiscal year shall thereupon be automatically adopted and a tax at such rate shall be deemed to have been levied on all taxable property in the City for the current fiscal year.. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 14 of 21. 4/07/24 • Section 607.TAX LIMITS. (a) The City Council shall not levy a property tax for municipal purposes in excess of One Dollar annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City,except as otherwise provided in this section,unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the electors.The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected, as additional taxes not subject to the above limitation,if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City of principal and interest of all bonds and judgments due and unpaid,or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year,which'constitute general obligations of the City;and 2. A tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City for the retirement system in which the City participates,due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year. (c) Special levies,in addition to the above and not subject to the above limitation,may be made annually,based on City Council approved estimates,for the following specific purposes,but not to exceed the following respective limits for those purposes for which limits are herein,set forth,to wit: parks and recreation and human services not to exceed$0.20 per One Hundred Dollars;Libraries not to exceed$0.15 per One Hundred Dollars;promotional interests and cultural affairs not to exceed$0.07 per One Hundred Dollars;and civil defense and disaster preparedness not to exceed$0.03 per One Hundred Dollars.The proceeds of any special levy shall be used for no other purpose than that specified. Section 608.VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX MEASURES.No tax,property tax,or other measure whose principal purpose is the raising of revenue,or any increase in the amount thereof,shall be levied, enacted or established except by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of at least five(5)members of the City Council;provided,however,that any tax levied or collected pursuant to Section 607(b)of this Charter shall be exempt from the minimum voting requirement of this section. This section shall not apply to any license,permit, or any other fee or charge whose principal purpose is to pay or reimburse the City for the cost of performing any regulatory function of the City under its police power in connection with the City's duty to preserve or maintain the public peace,health,safety and welfare. This section shall not apply to any user or service fee or charge provided such fee or charge is directly related to such use or service,is charged to the user or person receiving such service,and is to pay or reimburse the City for the costs of providing such use or service. This section shall not apply to any fee or charge relating to any franchise or proprietary function of the City.. Section 609.REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX. The City Council shall not levy a.tax on the transfer or conveyance of any interest in real property unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition submitted to the electors to authorize such tax at a general or special election. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 15 of 21 4/07/24 Section 610.BONDED DEBT LIMIT.The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of 12 percent of the total assessed valuation, for purposes of City taxation,of all the real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative vote of the majority required by Iaw of the electors voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the electors. Section 611.REVENUE BONDS.Bonds which are payable only out of such revenues,other than taxes, as may be specified in such bonds,may be;issued when the City Council by ordinance shall have established a procedure for the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds,payable only out of revenues,shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the City.No such bonds payable out of revenues shall be issued without the assent of the majority of the voters voting upon the proposition for issuing the same at an election at which such proposition shall have been duly submitted to the registered voters of the City: It shall be competent for the City to make contracts and covenants for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds payable only from revenues and which shall not constitute a general obligation of the City for the establishment of a fund or funds,for the maintaining of adequate rates or charges,for restrictions upon further indebtedness payable out of the same fund or revenues,for restrictions upon transfer out of such fund,and other appropriate covenants.Money placed in any such special fund for the payment of principal and/or interest on any issue of such bonds or to assure the application thereof to a specific purpose shall not be expended for any other purpose whatever except for the purpose for which such special funds were established and shall be deemed segregated from all other funds of the City and reserved exclusively for the purpose for which such special fund was established until the purpose of its establishment shall have been fully accomplished. ' Section 612.PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PARKS AND BEACHES. (a) . No public utility or park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City shall be sold,leased,exchanged or otherwise transferred or disposed of unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. (b) . No golf course,driving range,road,building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$161,000.00 may be built on or in any park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted after the appropriate environmental assessment,conceptual cost estimate,and reasonable project description has been completed and widely disseminated to the public.Effective January 1,2011, and each year thereafter,the maximum cost will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. (c) . Section 612(a)and 612(b)shall not apply; (1) to libraries or piers; (2). to any lease,franchise,concession agreement,or other contract where; the contract is to perform an act or provide a service in a public park or beach AND - such act was being performed or service provided at the same location prior to January 1, 1989 AND City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 16 of 21 4/07/24 j - the proposed lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract would not increase the amount of parkland or beach dedicated to or used by the party performing such act or providing such service. (3) to above ground public works utility structures under 3,000 square feet; (4) to underground public works utility structures if park or beach use is not impeded; (5) to any public works construction,maintenance or repair mandated by state or federal law that does not negatively impact recreational opportunities;or (6) to renewable energy projects that do not negatively impact recreational opportunities. (d) If any section,subsection,part,subpart,paragraph,clause or phrase of this amendment, or any amendment or revision of this amendment,is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections,subsections,parts,subparts,paragraphs,clauses or phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect. Section 613.EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS.Except as hereinafter provided,the City shall be bound by a contract only if it is made in writing,approved by the City Council and signed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk or by a City officer designated by the.City Council and only upon the direction of the City Council.Exceptions to this procedure are as follows: (a) By ordinance or resolution the City Council may authorize the City Manager or other officer to bind the City,with or without a written contract,for the acquisition of equipment,materials, supplies, labor,services or other items included within the budget approved by the City Council,and may impose a monetary limit upon such authority. (b) By ordinance or resolution,the City Council may provide a method for the sale or exchange of personal property not needed in the City service or not fit for the purpose for which intended, and for the conveyance of title thereto. (c) Contracts for the sale of the products,commodities or services of any public utility owned,controlled or operated by the City may be made by the manager of such utility or by the head of the department or City Manager upon forms approved by the City Manager and at rates fixed by the City Council. Section 614.CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS.Except as hereinafter expressly provided,every contract involving an expenditure as set forth by ordinance of the City Council for the construction or improvement(excluding maintenance and repair)of public buildings,works,streets,drains,sewers, utilities,parks and playgrounds,and each separate purchase of materials or supplies for the same,where the expenditure required for such purchase shall exceed the amount set by ordinance,shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in accordance with Section 503 by two or more insertions,the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The City Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion.After rejecting bids,or if no bids are received,or without advertising for bids if the total amount of the contract or project is below the amount set by ordinance,the City Council may declare and determine that in its opinion,the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees,or that the materials or supplies may be purchased at lower price in the open market,and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 17 of 21 4/07/24 City Council,it may proceed to have said work done or such materials or supplies purchased in the manner stated without further observance of the provisions of this section. All public works contracts exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be let and purchases exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be made without advertising for bids if such work or the purchase of such materials or supplies shall be deemed by the City Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life,health,or property and shall be authorized by at least five affirmative votes of the City Council. Projects for the extension,replacement or expansion of the transmission or distribution system of any existing public utility operated by the City or for the purchase of supplies or equipment for any such project or any such utility may be excepted from the requirements of this section by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 615.GRANTING OF FRANCHISES.The City Council shall by ordinance regulate the granting of franchises for the City. { Section 616.INDEPENDENT AUDIT.The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for such more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect,in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers.The Council may, without requiring competitive bids,designate such accountant or firm annually provided that the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later than thirty days after the beginning of such fiscal year.As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year,a final audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the City Council,one copy thereof to be distributed to each member. Additional copies of the audit shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public,and a copy of the financial statement as of the close of the fiscal year shall be published in the official newspaper. Section 617.INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (a)All revenue raised by vote of the electors or imposed by vote of the City Council on or after March 5,2002,by a measure which states that the revenue to be raised is for the purpose of infrastructure, as said term is defined in this paragraph, shall be placed in a separate fund entitled"Infrastructure Fund." The term "Infrastructure" shall mean long-lived capital assets that normally are stationary in nature and normally can be preserved for significantly greater number of years.They include storm drains, storm water pump stations,alleys,streets,highways,curbs and gutters,sidewalks,bridges;street trees, landscaped medians,parks,beach facilities,playgrounds,traffic signals,streetlights,block walls along arterial highways,and all public buildings and public ways.Interest earned on monies in the Infrastructure Fund shall accrue to that account.Monies in said Fund shall be utilized only for direct costs relating to infrastructure improvements or maintenance,including construction,design,engineering, project management, inspection,contract administration and property acquisition.Monies in said Fund shall not be transferred, loaned or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose. (b)Revenues placed in the Infrastructure Fund shall not supplant existing infrastructure funding. The average percentage of general fund revenues utilized for infrastructure improvements and maintenance,for the five-(5)year period of 1996 to 2001,is and was 14.95%.Expenditures for infrastructure improvements and maintenance, subsequent to 2001,shall not be reduced below 15%of general fund revenues based on a five-(5)year rolling average. i (c)The City Council shall by ordinance establish a Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board to conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its findings to the City Council prior to adoption of the following fiscal-year budget. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 18 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VII ELECTIONS Section 700.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.General municipal elections shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. Section 701.SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter,or of any law,shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 702.PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,for the holding of municipal elections, so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter.In the event of such conflict,the provisions of this Charter shall control and prevail,in accordance with Section 103 of this Charter. Section 703.INITIATIVE,REFERENDUM AND RECALL.There are hereby reserved to the electors of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers, shall apply to the use thereof in the City so far as such provisions of the Elections Code are not in conflict with the provisions of this Charter. Section 704.NOMINATION PAPERS.Nomination papers for candidates for elective municipal office must be signed by not less than twenty nor more than thirty electors of the City. Section 705.SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.As in Section 300,the City Charter shall determine the term of the City's elective officers,the length of term,and the election cycle in which the election for those offices occur for the City's elective officers. (a)Beginning in 2026,for all municipal elections: - i (1)"Elector"means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older,and _. a resident of the City on or before the day of an election. { (2)The City may verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification. (3)The City may provide at least 20 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant voting locations for in-person voting dispersed evenly throughout the City,in addition to any City facility voting locations. (4)The City may monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.TRANSITION. Elective officers and elective officers whose offices are made appointive of the City shall continue to hold such offices until the completion of their current terms and the election or appointment and qualification of their respective successors under this Charter.All boards,commissions and committees presently in existence shall continue to act in accordance with their original grant of authority until such time as the City Council adopts appropriate ordinances pertaining to their activities or for one year,whichever occurs first.All lawful ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations,and portions thereof,in force at the time this Charter takes effect and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 19 of 21 4/07/24 are hereby continued in force until the same shall have been duly repealed,amended,changed or superseded by proper authority. Section 801.DEFINITIONS.Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires,as used in this Charter: (a) "Shall" is mandatory,and"may" is permissive. (b) "City" is the City of Huntington Beach and"department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer,"or"employee"is a department,board,commission, agency,officer or employee,as the case may be,of the City of Huntington Beach. (c) "County" is the County.of Orange. I (d) "State" is the State of California. (e) The masculine includes the feminine and the feminine includes the masculine. (f) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. (g) "Person" includes firm and corporation. Section 802.VIOLATIONS..The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor. Section 803.PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION MEASURE. (a) .The City shall not enact or enforce any measure which mandates the price or other consideration payable to the owner in connection with the sale,lease,rent,exchange or other transfer by the owner of real property.Any such measure is hereby repealed. (b) The word"mandates"as used in subsection(a)includes any measure taken by ordinance, resolution,administrative regulation or other action of the City to establish,continue,implement or enforce any control or system of controls on the price or other terms on which real property in the city �.. may be offered,sold,leased,rented,exchanged or otherwise transferred by its owner.The words "real property"as used in subsection(a)refer to any parcel of land or site,either improved or unimproved,on which a dwelling unit or residential accommodation is or maybe situated for use as a home,residence or sleeping place. (c) This Section 803 shall not apply to: (1) any real property which contains serious health,safety,fire or (( building code violations,excluding those caused by disasters,for which a civil or criminal citation has been issued by the City and remains unabated for six months or longer; (2) any real property owned by public entity,and real property where the owner has agreed by contract with the public entity,including the City and any of its related agencies,to accept a financial contribution or other tangible benefit including without limitation,assistance under the Community Redevelopment Law; (3) any planning or zoning power of the City as relates to the use, occupancy or improvement of real property and to any real property which the City of Huntington Beach . City Charter Page 20 of 21 4/07/24 City or any of its related agencies may acquire by eminent domain,purchase, grant or donation; (4) any power of the City to require a business license for the sale or rental of real property,whether for regulation or general revenue purposes; (5) any dwelling unit or accommodation in any hotel,motel or other facility when the transient occupancy of that dwelling unit or accommodation is subject to a transient occupancy tax;or (6) to impair the obligation of any contract entered into prior to the enactment of this Section 803 or otherwise required by State law. Section 804.CHARTER REVIEW.The City Council shall determine if there is a.need to convene a citizen's Charter Review Commission to conduct a review of the City Charter no less frequently than every ten years. Section 805. SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. It shall be lawful to possess,sell,display,use or discharge within the City,those fireworks that are defined and classified as Safe and Sane Fireworks (a.k.a."state-approved fireworks")in the California State Fireworks Law(sections 12500 et seq.of the r. Health and Safety Code and the relevant sections of Code of Regulations Title 19, Subchapter 6)subject to regulation by City Council. Section 806.DISPLAY OF FLAGS.Except as otherwise provided herein,the City shall only fly or display at or on any of the City's properties the:following flags:the American flag,the POW/MIA flag, the State of California flag,the Huntington Beach City flag,the County of Orange flag,or any of the flags of the six branches of service:the Army,Navy,Air Force,Coast Guard,Marine Corps,and Space Force. During the Summer Olympic Games,the Mayor is authorized to order the display of the official Olympic flags for four weeks prior to the dates of the games,and for up to two weeks thereafter.The City may display any other flag in addition to those already enumerated,but only if authorized by a unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Section 807.Environmental Protection.No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed ' general,plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the.electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. ftf . - I City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 21 of 21 4/07/24 ' fi. I7 ATTACHMENT 2 Copy of Charter Legislative Draft 1 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY CHARTER ,1/ 01 ��N11N1 TO COUNTY CPi � Incorporated,February 17, 1909 (Election February 9, 1909;94 votes cast for incorporation and 25 votes against) CHARTER AMENDMENTS Effective Dates Charter Election Certified-Res. 773 Results 5/3/37 5/17/37 Amendments 2/2/40 Amendments 1/29/47 Amendments 1/27/49 Amendments 5/9/49 Revised 5/1/50 New Charter 2/10/66 Amendments 1/18/71 Amendments .6/5/75 Amendments ..12/10/76 Amendments 7/17/78 Amendments..(Consolidation November) 12/9/82 Amendments 12/7/84 Amendments ...12/7/90 Amendments 4/22/02 Revised .(Certified by the Secretary of State 1/6/11) 12/6/10 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 12/30/14) 12/1/14 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 4/23/24) 4/2/24 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of-State//25).. 11/5/24 City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 1 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CITY CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I.INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.Name Section 101. Seal Section 102.Boundaries Section 103.Powers of City Section 104. Construction Section 105. Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE H. FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200. Council-Manager Form of Government ARTICLE III. ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300. City Council,Attorney,Clerk and Treasurer.Terms Section 301.Powers Vested in City Council Section 302.Compensation Section 303.Meetings and Location Section 304.Quorums,Proceedings and Rules of Order Section 305.Presiding Officer Section 306. Mayor Pro Tempore Section 307.Non-interference with Administration Section 308. Official Bonds Section 309. City Attorney.Powers and Duties Section 310.City Clerk.Powers and Duties Section 311.City Treasurer.Powers and Duties Section 312.Vacancies, Forfeitures and Replacement Section 313.Conflict of Interest,Nepotism ARTICLE IV.APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400.City Manager.Composition,Term,Eligibility,Removal Section 401.Powers and Duties Section 402.Acting City Manager Section 403.Personnel Section 404.Retirement System Section 405.Boards,Commissions and Committees ARTICLE V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500. Regular Ordinances. Enactment,Adoption, Publication,Amendment,When Effective and Codification Section 501. Emergency Ordinances Section 502. Resolutions Section 503.Publishing of Legal Notices City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 2 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VI. FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.Fiscal Year Section 601.Annual Budget,Preparation by the City Manager Section 602.Annual Budget. Submission to the City Council Section 603.Annual Budget. Public Hearing Section 604.Annual Budget. Further Consideration and Adoption Section 605.Annual Budget Appropriations Section 606.Determination of City Tax Rate Section 607.Tax Limits Section 608.Vote Required for Tax Measures Section 609.Real Estate Transfer Tax Section 610.Bonded Debt Limit Section 611. Revenue Bonds Section 612. Public Utilities and Parks and Beaches Section 613.Execution of Contracts Section 614. Contracts on Public Works Section 615. Granting of Franchises Section 616.Independent Audit Section 617.Infrastructure Fund ARTICLE VII.ELECTIONS Section 700. General Municipal Elections Section 701. Special Municipal Elections Section 702.Procedure for Holding Elections Section 703.Initiative,Referendum and Recall Section 704.Nomination Papers Section 705. Special Provisions Relating to Municipal Elections ARTICLE VIII.MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.Transition Section 801.Definitions Section 802.Violations Section 803.Property Rights Protection Measure Section 804.Charter Review Section 805. Safe and Sane Fireworks Section 806. Display of Flags Section 807. Environmental Protection City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 3 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CHARTER We,the people of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California believe fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for confidence in government,that ethics and integrity are the foundation of public trust and that just governance is built upon these values.Through the enactment of this Charter as the fundamental law of the City of Huntington Beach under the Constitution of the State of California,we do hereby exercise the privilege of retaining for ourselves,the benefits of local government,by enacting the laws,rules,regulations and procedures set forth herein pertaining to the governance and operation of our City. It is incumbent upon those who govern and make decisions for and on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to legally,as well as morally,abide by the provisions of this Charter, in its strictest sense,to assure the continued success and well-being of our fair City. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.NAME.The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Huntington Beach shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under its present name of"City of Huntington Beach." Section 101. SEAL.The City shall have an official seal which may be changed from time to time by ordinance.The present official seal shall continue to be the official seal of the City until changed in the manner stated. Section 102.BOUNDARIES.The boundaries of the City shall continue as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law. Section 103.POWERS OF CITY.The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs,subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this Charter or in the Constitution of the State of California. Section 104. CONSTRUCTION.The general grant of power to the City under this Charter shall be construed broadly in favor of the City.The specific provisions enumerated in this Charter are intended to be and shall be interpreted as limitations upon the general grant of power and shall be construed narrowly. If any provisions of this Charter,or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Section 105.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof,jointly or in cooperation,by contract or otherwise,with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof,or the United States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE II FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200.COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT. The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the Council-Manager form of government. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 4 of 21 4/07/24 - LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE III ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASURER.TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter.Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk, City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their successors.A City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council,the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following the certification of the election. Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. If no candidate meets the qualifications for office of the City Clerk, City Treasurer,or City Attorney,the City Council shall fill that position by appointment until the next municipal general election in which a qualified candidate is elected. Section 301.POWERS VESTED IN CITY COUNCIL. All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. Section 302.COMPENSATION.The members of the City Council including the Mayor shall receive as compensation for their services as such a monthly salary in the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars per month. In addition,each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City Council for Council authorized traveling and other expenses when on official duty upon submission of itemized expense accounts therefor. In addition,members shall receive such reasonable and adequate amounts as may be established by ordinance,which amounts shall be deemed to be reimbursement to them of other routine and ordinary expenses, losses and costs imposed upon them by virtue of their serving as City Councilpersons. Section 303.MEETINGS AND LOCATION. (a) Regular Meetings. The City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such time as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution and may adjourn or re-adjourn any regular meeting to a date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment,such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings. If at any time any regular meeting falls on a holiday such regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. (b) Special Meetings.A special meeting may be called at any time by the Mayor,or by a majority of the members of the City Council, by written notice to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation,radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 5 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted.No other business shall be considered at such meeting. If any person entitled to such written notice files a written waiver of notice with the City Clerk, it may be dispensed with. This notice requirement shall be considered fulfilled as to any person who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. In the event of an emergency affecting the public peace,health or safety,a special meeting may be called as provided in this section with less than twenty-four hours written notice by the Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor's absence or by any member of the City Council in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern provided that the nature of the emergency is set forth in the minutes of the meeting. (c) Place of Meetings.All regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the City or in such place within the City to which any such meeting may be adjourned.If,by reason of fire, flood or other emergency,it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated,the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place within the City as is designated by the Mayor, or, if he should fail to act,by a majority of the members of the City Council. (d) Open Meetings. All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open and public,and all persons shall be permitted to attend such meetings,except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to executive sessions. Subject to the rules governing the conduct of City Council meetings,no person shall be denied the right to be heard by the City Council. (e) Dissemination of Information.The City Council shall adopt rules to ensure thorough and timely dissemination of information via current technology by resolution. Section 304.QUORUMS,PROCEEDINGS AND RULES OF ORDER. (a) Quorum.A majority of the members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum to do business but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time. In the absence of all the members of the City Council from any regular meeting or adjourned regular meeting,the City Clerk may declare the same adjourned to a stated day and hour.The City Clerk shall cause written notice of a meeting adjourned by less than a quorum or by the City Clerk to be delivered personally or by mail to each Council member at least twenty-four hours before the time to which the meeting is adjourned,or such notice may be dispensed with in the same manner as specified in this Charter for dispensing with notice of special meetings of the City Council. (b) Proceedings. The City Council shall judge the qualification of its members as set forth by the Charter.It shall judge all election returns. Each member of the City Council shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or proceeding pending before the City Council. The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses,to examine them under oath and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the City and be attested by the City Clerk.They shall be served and complied with in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions.Disobedience of such subpoenas,or the refusal to testify(upon other than constitutional grounds),shall constitute a misdemeanor,and shall be punishable in the same manner as violations of this Charter are punishable.The City Council shall have control of all legal business and proceedings and all property of the legal department,and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or may contract for any prosecution, litigation or other legal matter or business. (c) Rules of Order.The City Council shall establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and evict or prosecute any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings. Upon adoption of any ordinance,resolution,or order for payment of money,or upon the demand of any City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 6 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION member,the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. Section 305.PRESIDING OFFICER.At the Council meeting at which any Council member is installed following any general or special municipal election,and at any time when there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor,the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer,who shall have the title of Mayor.The Mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings.The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes; shall have the primary but not the exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies,programs and needs of the City government to the people,and as occasion requires,may inform the people of any major change in policy or program;and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council.The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 306.MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore,who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability or at the Mayor's request. Section 307.NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,no member of the City Council shall order, directly or indirectly,the appointment by the City Manager,or by any of the department heads in administrative service of the City,of any person to any office or employment,or removal therefrom. Except for the purpose of investigation and inquiry,the members of the City Council shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City Manager solely through the City Manager,and no member of the City Council shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager,either publicly or privately. No elected department head or staff of the Office of the elected department head shall be a member of the management negotiation team for the purposes of negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the employee bargaining units. Section 308. OFFICIAL BONDS. The City Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officials or employees who are required by this Charter or by ordinance to give such bonds. All bonds shall be executed by responsible corporate surety,shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney,and shall be filed with the City Clerk.Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City.A blanket bond may be used if it provides the same protection as the required separate bond would provide. In all cases wherein an employee of the City is required to furnish a faithful performance bond,there shall be no personal liability upon,or any right to recover against,the employee's superior officer or other officer or employee or the bond of the latter,unless such superior officer,or other officer or employee is a party to the act or omission,or has conspired in the wrongful act directly or indirectly causing the loss. Section 309. CITY ATTORNEY.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Attorney the person elected or appointed shall have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association,be an attorney at law,duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California,shall have been engaged in the practice of law in this State for at least five years prior to their election or appointment.The City Attorney shall have the power and may be required to: (a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 7 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (b) Prosecute on behalf of the people any or all criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of this Charter or of City ordinances and such state misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute,unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (c) Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party,and represent and appear for any City officer or employee,or former City officer or employee, in any or all civil actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of their employment or by reason of their official capacity. (d) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and give their advice or opinion orally or in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the boards or officers of the City. (e) Approve in writing the form of all contracts made by and all bonds and insurance given to the City. (f) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances and City Council resolutions and amendments thereto. (g) Devote such time to the duties of their office and at such place as may be specified by the City Council. (h) Perform such legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary. (i) Surrender to their successor all books,papers,files,and documents pertaining to the City's affairs. 6) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. (k) Provide advice related to compliance with the City Charter to all elected and appointed officials of the City. Section 310.CITY CLERK.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Clerk, the person elected or appointed shall have a Bachelor's Degree in business,public administration,or a related field,and hold a certification as a Municipal Clerk or obtain such certification within the first three years in office.The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in records that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate records, in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions,with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or a correct copy,and as to an ordinance requiring publication,stating that the same has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter. (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Keep all records in their possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 8 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (f) Administer oaths or affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (g) Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself,or does in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers,or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. (h) Have charge of all City elections. (i) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council, appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 311.CITY TREASURER.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Treasurer,the person elected or appointed shall have a minimum of five years of financial and/or treasury experience,and have either: A Master's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration;or A Bachelor's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration with certification by the California Municipal Treasurer's Association,or their successor,within three years of election or appointment. The City Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Receive on behalf of the City all taxes,assessments,license fees and other revenues of the City,or for the collection of which the City is responsible,and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County, State or Federal governments,or from any court,or from any office,department or agency of the City. (b) Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or, if no such resolution be adopted,then in such depository designated in writing by the City Manager,and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling,depositing and securing of public funds. (c) Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. (d) Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances,and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council. (e) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 9 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (f) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Treasurer may, subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 312.VACANCIES,FORFEITURES AND REPLACEMENT. (a) Vacancies.A vacancy in the City Council or in any other office designated as elective by this Charter,from whatever cause arising,shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. (b) Forfeiture. If a member of the City Council is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for a period of thirty consecutive days from and after the last regular City Council meeting attended by such member,unless by permission of the City Council expressed in its official minutes,the office shall become vacant.If an elected City officer pleads guilty or no contest to or is convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude,or ceases to be an elector of the City,the office shall become vacant. The City Council shall declare the existence of such vacancy.Any elective officer of the City who shall accept or retain any other elective public office,except as provided in this Charter,shall be deemed thereby to have vacated the office under the City Government. (c) Replacement.In the event it shall fail to fill a vacancy by appointment within sixty days after such office shall become vacant,the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 313.CONFLICT OF INTEREST,NEPOTISM. (a) Conflict of Interest. The City Council shall adopt or approve rules and regulations regulating conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealing in all City business. (b) Nepotism.The City Council shall not appoint to a salaried position under the City government any person who is a relative by blood or marriage within the third degree of any one or more of the members of such City Council,nor shall the City Manager or any department head or other officer having appointive power appoint any relative of such person or of any Council member within such degree to any such position. This provision shall not affect the employment or promotional status of a person who has attained a salaried position with the City prior to the existence of a situation contemplated by this provision; however,Council members or officers with appointive powers in such a situation shall disqualify themselves from all decisions affecting the employment and promotional status of such person. ARTICLE IV APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400.CITY MANAGER.COMPOSITION,TERM,ELIGIBILITY,REMOVAL. (a) Composition.There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. (b) Term.The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council; provided, however,that the person occupying the office shall not be removed from office except as herein provided. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 10 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (c) Eligibility.The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,with special reference to actual experience in and knowledge of accepted practice as regards the duties of the office as herein set forth.No person shall be eligible to be appointed City Manager or Acting City Manager while serving as a member of the City Council nor within one year following the termination of membership on the City Council. (d) Removal.The City'Manager shall not be removed from office during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time the City Manager may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.At least thirty days prior to the effective date of removal,the City Manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the Council's intentions and, if requested by the City Manager,the reasons therefor. Within seven days after receipt of such notice,the City Manager may by written notification to the City Clerk request a public hearing before the City Council, in which event the Council shall fix a time for a public hearing which shall be held at its regular meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period above referred to. The City Manager shall appear and be heard at such hearing.After furnishing the City Manager with written notice of the intended removal,the City Council may suspend the City Manager from duty,but his compensation shall continue until removal as herein provided.In removing the City Manager,the City Council shall use its uncontrolled discretion and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon any particular showing or degree of proof at the hearing,the purpose of which is to allow the City Council and the City Manager to present to each other and to the public all pertinent facts prior to the final action of removal. Section 401.POWERS AND DUTIES. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City.Without limiting this general grant of powers and responsibilities,the City Manager shall have the power and be required to: (a) Appoint,promote,demote,suspend or remove department heads,officers and employees of the City except elective officers and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall not be appointed or removed until the City Manager shall first have reviewed such appointment or removal with the City Council and have received approval for such appointment or removal by a majority vote of the full City Council. (b) Prepare the budget annually, submit it to the City Council,and be responsible for its administration upon adoption. (c) Prepare and submit to the City Council as of the end of each fiscal year,a complete report on the finances of the City,and annually or more frequently,a current report of the principal administrative activities of the City. (d) Keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem desirable. (e) Maintain a centralized purchasing system for all City offices,departments and agencies. (f) Prepare,administer and enforce rules and regulations recommended to and adopted by the City Council governing the contracting for,purchase, inspection,storage, inventory,distribution and disposal of all supplies,materials and equipment required by any office,department or agency of the City government. (g) Be responsible for the compliance by the City with the laws of the State pertaining to the City,the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances,franchises and rights of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 11 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Subject to policy established by the City Council,exercise control of all administrative offices and departments of the City and of all appointive officers and employees,and prescribe such general rules and regulations as deemed necessary or proper for the general conduct of the administrative offices and departments of the City under their jurisdiction. (h) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the City Council. Section 402.ACTING CITY MANAGER. During any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager,the City Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or department heads of the City to serve as Acting City Manager. In the event the City Manager fails to make such appointment, such appointment may be made by the City Council. Section 403.PERSONNEL.In addition to the City Council,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer,a City Attorney and City Manager,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers, assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution. The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such offices,officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City Manager and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt. The system shall consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifications for the various classes of employment and procedures to be followed in advancement,demotion, suspension and discharge of employees included within the system,as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the public service.The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and employees who shall be included within the system.By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and employees included within the system.The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. It shall be the duty of all department heads,whether appointed or elected,to assist and cooperate with the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City in the most efficient,fiscally responsible,and harmonious manner consistent with the duties as prescribed by law,City Charter, or by ordinance. Section 404.RETIREMENT SYSTEM. The City shall participate in a retirement system. Section 405.BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.The City Council shall establish such boards,commissions and committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly functioning of the City. All such boards,commissions and committees shall report directly to the City Council. ARTICLE V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500. REGULAR ORDINANCES.ENACTMENT,ADOPTION,PUBLICATION, AMENDMENT,WHEN EFFECTIVE AND CODIFICATION. (a) Enactment. In addition to such other acts of the City Council as are required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance,every act of the City Council establishing a fine or other penalty,or granting a franchise,shall be by ordinance.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be substantially as follows: "The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:"No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting.Upon introduction,an ordinance shall be read by title only.Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter,the affirmative vote of at least four of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money.All ordinances shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 12 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (b) Adoption.A regular ordinance shall be adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after its introduction.In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction, it shall be finally adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after the date it was so altered.The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. (c) Publication.The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in three places designated by the City Council within the City and to be published by title with a brief summary at least once within fifteen days after its adoption in a daily,semiweekly or weekly newspaper,published in the County or the City and circulated in the City,which is selected by the City Council for that purpose. Current technology shall be used to ensure the widest possible dissemination. (d) Amendment.The amendment of any section or subsection of an ordinance may be accomplished solely by the re-enactment of such section or subsection at length,as amended. (e) When Effective. Every ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption,except the following,which shall take effect upon adoption: (1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election; (2) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some special law or procedural ordinance relating thereto; (3) An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, or fixing the rate of property taxation,or levying the annual tax upon property. (4) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this Charter. (f) Codification.Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject and comprehensive codifications of valid ordinances may be adopted by reference,with the same effect as an ordinance, in the manner set forth herein;however,such regulations and codifications need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances,but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk prior to adoption. Ordinances codified shall be repealed as of the effective date of the codification.Amendments to the code shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 501.EMERGENCY ORDINANCES.Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency,may be adopted in the manner provided in Section 500 except that such emergency ordinance may be introduced,enacted and adopted at one and the same regular or special meeting and shall take effect immediately upon adoption if passed by at least five affirmative votes.An emergency ordinance shall expire automatically after 120 days. Section 502.RESOLUTIONS.The City Council may act by resolution or minute order in all actions not required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance. Section 503.PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES. The City Council shall cause to be published all legal notices and other matters required to be published by law in a daily,semiweekly or weekly newspaper published in the County or the City and circulated in the City which is selected by the City Council for that purpose and using current technology.No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section shall invalidate any publication where it is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 13 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VI FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the City shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Section 601.ANNUAL BUDGET,PREPARATION BY THE CITY MANAGER. At such date as the City Manager shall determine,each board or commission and each department head shall furnish to the City Manager,personally,or through the Director of Finance,estimates of the department's,board's or commission's revenue and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year,detailed in such manner as may be prescribed by the City Manager. In preparing the proposed budget,the City Manager shall review the estimates,hold conferences thereon with the respective department heads,boards or commissions as necessary,and may revise the estimates as may be deemed advisable. Section 602.ANNUAL BUDGET.SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least thirty days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.After reviewing the proposed budget and making such revisions as it may deem advisable,the City Council shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and shall cause to be published a notice thereof not less than ten days prior to said hearing. Copies of the proposed budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk at least ten days prior to said hearing. Section 603.ANNUAL BUDGET.PUBLIC HEARING.At the time so advertised or at any time to which such public hearing shall from time to time be adjourned,the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget,at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. Section 604.ANNUAL BUDGET.FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION.At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make any revisions thereof that it may deem advisable and on or before the last day of the fiscal year it shall adopt the budget with revisions, if any,by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the Council. Upon final adoption,the budget shall be in effect for the ensuing fiscal year. Copies thereof,certified by the City Clerk, shall be filed with the City Manager, Director of Finance,City Treasurer and the person retained by the City Council to perform the post audit function,and a further copy shall be placed,and shall remain on file in the office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for public inspection.The budget so certified shall be reproduced and copies made available for the use of the public and of departments,offices and agencies of the City. Section 605.ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS. From the effective date of the budget,the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures shall be and become appropriated to the several departments,offices and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein named; provided, however,that the City Manager may transfer funds from one object or purpose to another within the same department,office or agency.All appropriations shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered. At any public meeting after the adoption of the budget,the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 606.DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE. The City Council shall prescribe by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of taxes upon property which is taxable for municipal purposes. If the City Council fails to fix the rate and levy taxes on or before August 31 in any year,the rate for the next preceding fiscal year shall thereupon be automatically adopted and a tax at such rate shall be deemed to have been levied on all taxable property in the City for the current fiscal year. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 14 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Section 607.TAX LIMITS. (a) The City Council shall not levy a property tax for municipal purposes in excess of One Dollar annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City,except as otherwise provided in this section,unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the electors.The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected,as additional taxes not subject to the above limitation, if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City of principal and interest of all bonds and judgments due and unpaid,or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year,which constitute general obligations of the City;and 2. A tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City for the retirement system in which the City participates,due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year. (c) Special levies, in addition to the above and not subject to the above limitation,may be made annually,based on City Council approved estimates,for the following specific purposes,but not to exceed the following respective limits for those purposes for which limits are herein set forth,to wit: parks and recreation and human services not to exceed$0.20 per One Hundred Dollars;Libraries not to exceed$0.15 per One Hundred Dollars;promotional interests and cultural affairs not to exceed$0.07 per One Hundred Dollars;and civil defense and disaster preparedness not to exceed$0.03 per One Hundred Dollars.The proceeds of any special levy shall be used for no other purpose than that specified. Section 608.VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX MEASURES.No tax,property tax, or other measure whose principal purpose is the raising of revenue,or any increase in the amount thereof,shall be levied, enacted or established except by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of at least five(5)members of the City Council;provided,however,that any tax levied or collected pursuant to Section 607(b)of this Charter shall be exempt from the minimum voting requirement of this section. This section shall not apply to any license,permit,or any other fee or charge whose principal purpose is to pay or reimburse the City for the cost of performing any regulatory function of the City under its police power in connection with the City's duty to preserve or maintain the public peace,health,safety and welfare. This section shall not apply to any user or service fee or charge provided such fee or charge is directly related to such use or service, is charged to the user or person receiving such service,and is to pay or reimburse the City for the costs of providing such use or service. This section shall not apply to any fee or charge relating to any franchise or proprietary function of the City. Section 609.REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX. The City Council shall not levy a tax on the transfer or conveyance of any interest in real property unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition submitted to the electors to authorize such tax at a general or special election. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 15 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Section 610.BONDED DEBT LIMIT.The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of 12 percent of the total assessed valuation, for purposes of City taxation,of all the real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative vote of the majority required by law of the electors voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the electors. Section 611.REVENUE BONDS. Bonds which are payable only out of such revenues,other than taxes, as may be specified in such bonds,may be issued when the City Council by ordinance shall have established a procedure for the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds,payable only out of revenues,shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the City.No such bonds payable out of revenues shall be issued without the assent of the majority of the voters voting upon the proposition for issuing the same at an election at which such proposition shall have been duly submitted to the registered voters of the City. It shall be competent for the City to make contracts and covenants for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds payable only from revenues and which shall not constitute a general obligation of the City for the establishment of a fund or funds,for the maintaining of adequate rates or charges,for restrictions upon further indebtedness payable out of the same fund or revenues,for restrictions upon transfer out of such fund,and other appropriate covenants. Money placed in any such special fund for the payment of principal and/or interest on any issue of such bonds or to assure the application thereof to a specific purpose shall not be expended for any other purpose whatever except for the purpose for which such special funds were established and shall be deemed segregated from all other funds of the City and reserved exclusively for the purpose for which such special fund was established until the purpose of its establishment shall have been fully accomplished. Section 612.PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PARKS AND BEACHES. (a) No public utility or park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City shall be sold,leased,exchanged or otherwise transferred or disposed of unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. (b) No golf course,driving range,road,building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$161,000.00 may be built on or in any park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted after the appropriate environmental assessment,conceptual cost estimate, and reasonable project description has been completed and widely disseminated to the public. Effective January 1,2011, and each year thereafter,the maximum cost will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. (c) Section 612(a)and 612(b)shall not apply; (1) to libraries or piers; (2) to any lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract where; - the contract is to perform an act or provide a service in a public park or beach AND - such act was being performed or service provided at the same location prior to January 1, 1989 AND City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 16 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION - the proposed lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract would not increase the amount of parkland or beach dedicated to or used by the party performing such act or providing such service. (3) to above ground public works utility structures under 3,000 square feet; (4) to underground public works utility structures if park or beach use is not impeded; (5) to any public works construction,maintenance or repair mandated by state or federal law that does not negatively impact recreational opportunities;or (6) to renewable energy projects that do not negatively impact recreational opportunities. (d) If any section,subsection,part,subpart,paragraph,clause or phrase of this amendment, or any amendment or revision of this amendment, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections,subsections,parts, subparts,paragraphs,clauses or phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect. Section 613.EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. Except as hereinafter provided,the City shall be bound by a contract only if it is made in writing,approved by the City Council and signed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk or by a City officer designated by the City Council and only upon the direction of the City Council. Exceptions to this procedure are as follows: (a) By ordinance or resolution the City Council may authorize the City Manager or other officer to bind the City,with or without a written contract,for the acquisition of equipment,materials, supplies,labor,services or other items included within the budget approved by the City Council,and may impose a monetary limit upon such authority. (b) By ordinance or resolution,the City Council may provide a method for the sale or exchange of personal property not needed in the City service or not fit for the purpose for which intended, and for the conveyance of title thereto. (c) Contracts for the sale of the products,commodities or services of any public utility owned,controlled or operated by the City may be made by the manager of such utility or by the head of the department or City Manager upon forms approved by the City Manager and at rates fixed by the City Council. Section 614.CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS.Except as hereinafter expressly provided,every contract involving an expenditure as set forth by ordinance of the City Council for the construction or improvement(excluding maintenance and repair)of public buildings,works,streets, drains,sewers, utilities,parks and playgrounds,and each separate purchase of materials or supplies for the same,where the expenditure required for such purchase shall exceed the amount set by ordinance, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in accordance with Section 503 by two or more insertions,the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The City Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion.After rejecting bids, or if no bids are received,or without advertising for bids if the total amount of the contract or project is below the amount set by ordinance,the City Council may declare and determine that in its opinion,the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees,or that the materials or supplies may be purchased at lower price in the open market,and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 17 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION City Council,it may proceed to have said work done or such materials or supplies purchased in the manner stated without further observance of the provisions of this section. All public works contracts exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be let and purchases exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be made without advertising for bids if such work or the purchase of such materials or supplies shall be deemed by the City Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life,health,or property and shall be authorized by at least five affirmative votes of the City Council. Projects for the extension,replacement or expansion of the transmission or distribution system of any existing public utility operated by the City or for the purchase of supplies or equipment for any such project or any such utility may be excepted from the requirements of this section by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 615.GRANTING OF FRANCHISES.The City Council shall by ordinance regulate the granting of franchises for the City. Section 616.INDEPENDENT AUDIT.The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for such more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers.The Council may, without requiring competitive bids,designate such accountant or firm annually provided that the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later than thirty days after the beginning of such fiscal year.As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year,a final audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the City Council,one copy thereof to be distributed to each member. Additional copies of the audit shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public,and a copy of the financial statement as of the close of the fiscal year shall be published in the official newspaper. Section 617.INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (a)All revenue raised by vote of the electors or imposed by vote of the City Council on or after March 5,2002,by a measure which states that the revenue to be raised is for the purpose of infrastructure, as said term is defined in this paragraph, shall be placed in a separate fund entitled "Infrastructure Fund." The term "Infrastructure" shall mean long-lived capital assets that normally are stationary in nature and normally can be preserved for significantly greater number of years. They include storm drains,storm water pump stations,alleys, streets,highways,curbs and gutters,sidewalks, bridges, street trees, landscaped medians,parks,beach facilities,playgrounds,traffic signals,streetlights, block walls along arterial highways,and all public buildings and public ways. Interest earned on monies in the Infrastructure Fund shall accrue to that account. Monies in said Fund shall be utilized only for direct costs relating to infrastructure improvements or maintenance, including construction, design,engineering, project management, inspection, contract administration and property acquisition. Monies in said Fund shall not be transferred, loaned or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose. (b)Revenues placed in the Infrastructure Fund shall not supplant existing infrastructure funding. The average percentage of general fund revenues utilized for infrastructure improvements and maintenance,for the five-(5)year period of 1996 to 2001, is and was 14.95%. Expenditures for infrastructure improvements and maintenance,subsequent to 2001, shall not be reduced below 15%of general fund revenues based on a five-(5)year rolling average. (c)The City Council shall by ordinance establish a Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board to conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its findings to the City Council prior to adoption of the following fiscal-year budget. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 18 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VII ELECTIONS Section 700.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. General municipal elections shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. Section 701.SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter,or of any law,shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 702.PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,for the holding of municipal elections,so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter. In the event of such conflict,the provisions of this Charter shall control and prevail, in accordance with Section 103 of this Charter. Section 703.INITIATIVE,REFERENDUM AND RECALL.There are hereby reserved to the electors of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers,shall apply to the use thereof in the City so far as such provisions of the Elections Code are not in conflict with the provisions of this Charter. Section 704.NOMINATION PAPERS.Nomination papers for candidates for elective municipal office must be signed by not less than twenty nor more than thirty electors of the City. Section 705.SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.As in Section 300,the City Charter shall determine the term of the City's elective officers,the length of term,and the election cycle in which the election for those offices occur for the City's elective officers. (a)Beginning in 2026,for all municipal elections: (1)"Elector"means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older,and a resident of the City on or before the day of an election. (2)The City may verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification. (3)The City may provide at least 20 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant voting locations for in-person voting dispersed evenly throughout the City,in addition to any City facility voting locations. (4)The City may monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws. ARTICLE VHI MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.TRANSITION. Elective officers and elective officers whose offices are made appointive of the City shall continue to hold such offices until the completion of their current terms and the election or appointment and qualification of their respective successors under this Charter. All boards,commissions and committees presently in existence shall continue to act in accordance with their original grant of authority until such time as the City Council adopts appropriate ordinances pertaining to their activities or for one year,whichever occurs first.All lawful ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations,and portions thereof,in force at the time this Charter takes effect and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 19 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION are hereby continued in force until the same shall have been duly repealed,amended, changed or superseded by proper authority. Section 801.DEFINITIONS.Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires,as used in this Charter: (a) "Shall" is mandatory,and "may" is permissive. (b) "City" is the City of Huntington Beach and "department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer,"or"employee" is a department,board,commission,agency,officer or employee,as the case may be,of the City of Huntington Beach. (c) "County" is the County of Orange. (d) "State" is the State of California. (e) The masculine includes the feminine and the feminine includes the masculine. (f) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. (g) "Person" includes firm and corporation. Section 802.VIOLATIONS.The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor. Section 803.PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION MEASURE. (a) The City shall not enact or enforce any measure which mandates the price or other consideration payable to the owner in connection with the sale, lease,rent,exchange or other transfer by the owner of real property. Any such measure is hereby repealed. (b) The word"mandates"as used in subsection(a) includes any measure taken by ordinance, resolution,administrative regulation or other action of the City to establish, continue, implement or enforce any control or system of controls on the price or other terms on which real property in the city may be offered,sold, leased,rented,exchanged or otherwise transferred by its owner.The words "real property" as used in subsection(a)refer to any parcel of land or site,either improved or unimproved,on which a dwelling unit or residential accommodation is or may be situated for use as a home,residence or sleeping place. (c) This Section 803 shall not apply to: (1) any real property which contains serious health, safety,fire or building code violations,excluding those caused by disasters,for which a civil or criminal citation has been issued by the City and remains unabated for six months or longer; (2) any real property owned by a public entity, and real property where the owner has agreed by contract with the public entity,including the City and any of its related agencies,to accept a financial contribution or other tangible benefit including without limitation,assistance under the Community Redevelopment Law; (3) any planning or zoning power of the City as relates to the use, occupancy or improvement of real property and to any real property which the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 20 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION City or any of its related agencies may acquire by eminent domain, purchase, grant or donation; (4) any power of the City to require a business license for the sale or rental of real property,whether for regulation or general revenue purposes; (5) any dwelling unit or accommodation in any hotel,motel or other facility when the transient occupancy of that dwelling unit or accommodation is subject to a transient occupancy tax; or (6) to impair the obligation of any contract entered into prior to the enactment of this Section 803 or otherwise required by State law. Section 804. CHARTER REVIEW. The City Council shall determine if there is a need to convene a citizen's Charter Review Commission to conduct a review of the City Charter no less frequently than every ten years. Section 805. SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. It shall be lawful to possess, sell, display, use or discharge within the City,those fireworks that are defined and classified as Safe and Sane Fireworks (a.k.a. "state-approved fireworks") in the California State Fireworks Law(sections 12500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and the relevant sections of Code of Regulations Title 19, Subchapter 6)subject to regulation by City Council. Section 806.DISPLAY OF FLAGS. Except as otherwise provided herein, the City shall only fly or display at or on any of the City's properties the following flags: the American flag,the POW/MIA flag, the State of California flag,the Huntington Beach City flag,the County of Orange flag, or any of the flags of the six branches of service: the Army,Navy,Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps,and Space Force. During the Summer Olympic Games,the Mayor is authorized to order the display of the official Olympic flags for four weeks prior to the dates of the games, and for up to two weeks thereafter. The City may display any other flag in addition to those already enumerated, but only if authorized by a unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Section 807. Environmental Protection. No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City, where the related environmental review(EIR) finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted.City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair, beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people, not the State. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 21 of 21 4/07/24 } �EE tSS ATTACHMENT 3 Certificate of Proceedings ' 1 363 $i$ ATTACHMENT 1 Copy of Revised Charter 3/20/25,.12:26 PM Document-29895449-Page-1 • • Recorded in Official Records,Orange County • Hugh Nguyen,Clerk-Recorder • . 111 11111111111 HI 111 III I I� III 11E11111 NO FEE * $ R 0 0 1 5 4 7 5 1 3 1 $ * 2025000086695 11:47 am 03/20/25 • 90 CR-SCO6 C15 24 • 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 69.00 0.00 0.00 0.00.0.00 0.00 • When Recorded Mail to: • Office of the City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street• • Huntington Beach CA 92648 •• • CERTIFICATE OF PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN IN ADOPTION OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS BY ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER S,2024 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA } • COUNTY OF ORANGE }ss CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH . } • . We,the undersigned, Pat Bums, Mayor of the City of Huntington Beach,and Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk of said City, do hereby certify and declare as follows: That the City of Huntington Beach,in the County of Orange, State of California, is now and at all times herein mentioned-as a municipal corporation, duly organized.in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of California by the electors of said City on.the 29th Day of April 1937,and thereafter duly Adopted by Assembly and the Senate of the State of • California on May 12, 1937 and May 13,1937 respectively; -That on the 2nd day of July 2024,the City.Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No.2024-34 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, on November 5,2024 for the election of • certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to . charter cities(Ex.1); That on-the 2nd day of July,2024,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach • passed and adopted Resolution No.2024-35 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024,with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to§10403 of the State Elections {{ Code (Ex.2); f . That on the 8th day of July,2024,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach ff . • passed and adopted Resolution No.2024-38 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the city a'certain Charter.Amendment Measure relating to environmental protection(including Exhibit A-Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 (Measure U)(Ex. 3); Me document Is odrati for the of loki Woos or the city or Huntington Besch. as cantsaidated under do enineat Code Sec.2730 end skeane recorded free about:blank 1/1 • When Recorded Mail to: Office of the City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 { CERTIFICATE OF PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN IN ADOPTION OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS BY ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE OF CALIFORNIA } i COUNTY OF ORANGE }ss CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH } We, the undersigned, Pat Burns, Mayor of the City of Huntington Beach, and Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk of said City, do hereby certify and declare as follows: That the City of Huntington Beach, in the County of Orange, State of California, is now and at all times herein mentioned as a municipal corporation, duly organized in accordance with r. the provisions of the Constitution of the State of California by the electors of said City on the 29th Day of April 1937, and thereafter duly Adopted by Assembly and the Senate of the State of California on May 12, 1937 and May 13, 1937 respectively; That on the 2nd day of July 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, on November 5, 2024,for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities (Ex. 1); • That on the 2nd day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to §'10403 of the State Elections Code (Ex. 2); That on the 8th day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-38 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the city a certain Charter Amendment Measure relating to environmental protection (including Exhibit A-Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 (Measure U) (Ex. 3); This document 6s solely for the official bodes.of the Cfty of Huntington Basch, ee oont ng d user GOVOMIllent Cods Sec.273S3 and should-be recorded free of dome. Certificate of Proceedings Page Two That on the 8th day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-39 setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a City Measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure to be submitted to the General Municipal Election (Ex. 4); That on the 8th day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-40 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City Measure submitted at municipal elections (Ex. 5); We further declare that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct statement of the proceedings had by the City of Huntington Beach and the City Council of said City in the presentation of said amendments to the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach and election held thereon. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the official seal of the City of Huntington Beach, California on the 10th day of February, 2025. '73 SVYA/64q Pat Burns, Mayor Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach Attest: If/ rfalr Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Ex. 1 — Resolution No. 2024-34 Ex. 2 — Resolution No. 2024-35 Ex. 3 — Resolution No. 2024-38 Ex. 4 — Resolution No. 2024-39 Ex. 5 — Resolution No.2024-40 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On February 10, 2025 before me, Donna Switzer, Notary Public, personally appeared Pat Burns and Lisa Lane Barnes who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. •. DONNA SIMTZER WITNESS my hand and official seal. ' , coMMIssloNl231160t J Notary Public•WW1/ V ORANGE COUNTY _Mycomm Expir sNo 62023 (Seal) (Notary Signature) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,CALIFORNIA,CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter cities, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday,November 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers; and NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA,DOES RESOLVE,DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter cities,there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, California, on Tuesday,November 5,2024, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three(3)Members of the City Council for the full term of four years; a City Clerk for the full term of four years; and a City Treasurer for the full term of four years. SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Orange Registrar-County Recorder/Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices,printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election. SECTION 4. That the polls (vote centers) for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 o'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls (vote centers) shall be closed,pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in §§ 14212, 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California. SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections. SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the • 24-14779/343890 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of July , 2024. Mayor RE IEWED(AND A PROVED: APPROVED • '0 FORM: I --1._ ,,,e-- -------4>Z4--..-- ,,,,0 .milir:14) ccri L City Manager k ' ty Attorney IN MATED AND APPROVED: .8*44-0' J-1'4,0i.4/i ag"---- City Clerk 2 • • • Res. No. 2024-34 • • • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA • • COUNTY OF ORANGE. . ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) • • ' . • I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU,the duly'•elected, qualified City Clerk of the . City of.Huntington•Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do • hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven, that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted : ' • by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council • at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 2,2024 by the following vote: . AYES:• Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick . NOES: None 3 ABSENT: • ,None . • RECUSE: 'None • • . qediatlzd City Cler'k'and ex-officio Clerk of the • • City Council of the.City-of • • • • • - Huntington Beach, California • • • • RESOLUTION NO.2024-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH; CALIFORNIA,REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA,TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5,2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BEHELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, called a General Municipal_Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council, a City Clerk, and a City Treasurer; WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General municipal election be consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that within the city the precincts, polling places (vote centers) and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the • county election department of the County of Orange canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as' if there were only one election; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH,.CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of§ 10403 of the Elections Code,the • Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange,California is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General election I on Tuesday,November 5,2024,for the purpose of the election of three(3)Members of the City Council forthe full term of four years, a City Clerk for the full term of four years, and a City Treasurer for the full term of four years. • SECTION 2. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election."The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election. SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election. 24-14779/343892 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 SEC'l'ION 4. That the City of Huntington Beach recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs. SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the County of Orange. SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of July_. 2024. Mayor REXIEWEI)/AND PPROVED: APPROVED 0 FORM: City Manager C y Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: taiMit;4at--- City Clerk 2 • • • • Res. No. 2024-35 • • t • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA • • CQUNTY•OF•ORANGE • } ss: CITY OF.HUNTINGTON BEACH ) • • • • - I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do • -hereby certify that the whole number of members of the.City Council of the City of • Huntington Beach is seven, that.the•foregoing resolution was passed and adopted , • by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 2, 2024 by the following vote:• • • } • ••. AYES: Moser; Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick, • • . NOES: None • • • ABSENT: None • RECUSE:' None •• • • - - • • • • • '9,6i6zzatu) • • City,Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the • City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California • • ' RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION.TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE RELATING TO i ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT THE NOVEMBER 5,2024,GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION.NO. 2024-34 • WHEREAS,on July 2,2024,the City Council adopted Resolution No.2024-34 calling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday,November'5,2024; and On July 2,2024,the City Council also adopted Resolution No.2024-35 requesting that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 5,2024, and requested assistance of the Orange County Registrar of Voters; and Pursuant to authority provided by the California Constitution,Article XI and the • • Government Code,Title 4;Division 2, Chapter 2(commencing-at§ 34450) and the Election Code Division 9,Chapter 3,Article.3 (commencing at§ 9255)of the State of California,and under the provisions of the laws relating to Charter cities in the State of California,the City Council desires to submit to the voters of the City, at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5,2024,a proposed Charter Amendment related to Environmental.Protection, The City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed Charter Amendment to the voters, NOW,THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California,does 1 hereby resolve,declare,determine and order as follows: SECTION I. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein,• SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of.California . relating to Charter Cities, and pursuant to the California Constitution,Article XI and the Government Code,Title 4, Division 2, Chapter 2(commencing at § 34450) and the Election Code Division 9,Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing at§ 9255)of the State of California,the City Council does hereby order submitted to the voters'at the General Municipal Election to.be held on November 5,2024,the following question: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No, I,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Yes Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items' • No present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved? SECTION 2. That the complete text of the Charter Amendment submitted to the voters • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 is attached as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority(50%+1)of the votes cast. SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of thy;, of 1 luntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024. Mayor --- REVIEWED A APP VED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: r• City Manager City Attorney c..e.- INI TIATED AND APPROVED: 1111 — 0C,agcr , Y 2 24-I4888l3458S8 • • RESOLUTION NO:2024-38 EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN AS Charter Amendment Measure No. I f Section 807.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. • No•City initiated general plan amendment of zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such nrobosition at a general or,special election at which such proposition is submitted.City Planning and Zoning is a Iocal,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State, • • • • , 3 fif • i JJ } } 3 • 24-14888/345858 • I • • Res. No. 2024-38 .STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of ail the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024,by the following vote: AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon • NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None • +4) 9-442,2Z4.444) City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the • City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California • . • • • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE. AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS- OF THE•. MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5,2024 WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City.of Huntington Beach, :. California, on November 5, 2024, at which there will be submitted to the voters a ballot measure related to an amendment to the City Charter regarding environmental protection; and The City Council wishes to•authorize arguments in favor of and in opposition to this. measure and authorize the preparation of an impartial analysis of this measure, NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, does hereby resolve,declare, determine and order as follows: SECTION 1. That with respect to the following measure(hereafter,the"Measure"): "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1,which would . • amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair, and require voter YES approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning . changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" NO t tEt , a. . That the City Council authorizes the following member(s)of its body: • Pat Burns (Councilmember In Favor/Against) • Casey McKeon ` (Councilmember In Favor/Against) Gracey Van Der Mark (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) ' (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) • to file a written argument not exceeding 300 words regarding the Measure as specified above, accompanied by the printed name(s)and signature(s) of the author(s)submitting it, in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the Measure may be submitted to the City Clerk. Said • argument to be accompanied by the printed name(s)and signature(s)of the authors(s)submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization,the name of the organization,and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers. The arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement to be Filed by Author(s)of Argument as provided for in California Elections Code Section 9600. • SECTION 2. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the Measure to the City Attorney. ' a. • The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure not exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the Measure on the existing law and the operation of the Measure. If the Measure affects the organization or salaries of the office of the City Attorney, the City Council may direct the City Clerk to prepare the impartial analysis. b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the Measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the governing body of the city. c. In the event the entire text of the Measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the voter information guide,there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-point type, the following: "The above.statement is an impartial analysis of Charter Amendment Measure 1. If you desire a copy of the Measure,please call the election official's office at 714-536-5405 and a copy will be emailed at no cost to you." d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments. SECTION 3. That if more than one argument for or against the Measure is submitted to the City Clerk within the time prescribed,she shall give preference and priority,in the order set forth in California Elections Code Section 9287,to the arguments in favor/against submitted by: 1)the legislative body,or member(s) of the legislative body authorized by that body,2) individual voter or bona fide association of citizens or combination of voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the Measure,3)bona fide associations of citizens,4) individual voters who are eligible to vote on the Measure. REST OF PAGE NOT USED } { 2 24.14888/345857 • i RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of I-funtington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8,2024. Mayor REVIEWED AND 'IsPROVE APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager ity Attorney Q..y INITIATED ANI) APPROVED: ity Manager 3 24-14888645857 • • ; • • • • ARGUMENTS • FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS • • ;[ . All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division. 9, Chapter 3 . . (beginning with§9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following • form statement to be signed by each proponent,and by each author,if different,of the.argument • The•undersigned proponent (s) or.author(s) of the (primary/rebuttal) argument (in favor • of/against) ballot proposition (name or number)at the(title of election) election for the(Jurisdiction)to be held on , 20 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of• 1 • (his/her/their)knowledge and belief. Print Name • • Signature • Title . • ; 1 (If applicable):Submitteci on behalf of: Date • ' • ' (name of organization) Print Name • Signature Title 1 • (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date • •• (name of organization) Print Name- • Signature• •Titie • • (If applicable)Submitted on behalf of: Date • • • (name of organization) 1 • Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: • Date 1 (name of organization) • Print Name • Signature - I • . Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: • Date (name of organization) • 1 • • • t, • • • • • i • • • An Authors must print his/her name and sign this form (EC 9600) • AND • Print his/her name and sign the Argument itself (EC 9283) • 11 AND Print,his/her name and sign the Rebuttal Argument Itself (EC 9285) Further, pursuant to Election Code§9282 printed arguments submitted to the voters shall be titled :either"Argument in Favor Of•Measure_I or"Argument Against Measure likewise,printed rebuttal arguments submitted pursuant to Election Code 5 8285 shell be titled either"Rebuttal To Argument in Favor Of Measure,_,"or"Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure_ } • §9200,9282, 9283, 9286, 9600 E.G. Statement of Authors of Arguments • §.9600,E.G.and(Steven Vargas v.Cheryl Bala and City of Brea:Revised 10/2009) F-A-1 • • f 17 , • • . )f • • • • • • • Ii ' 1 • • i Res. No. 2024-39 • .STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF ORANGE. ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) • • I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk • of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the.City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, • 2024, by the following vote: ' e AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick • ABSTAIN: None Roifro City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of • Huntington Beach, California • • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURE SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS • WHEREAS, § 9282 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides for written arguments to be filed in favor of or against City measures not to exceed 300 words in length; and WHEREAS, § 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the City Council, by majority vote, to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures submitted at municipal elections;. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: I SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California, when the elections official has selected the arguments for and against each measure (not exceeding 300 words each) which will be printed and distributed to the voters,the elections official shall send a copy of an argument in favor of the proposition to the authors of any argument against the measure and a copy of an argument against the measure to the authors of any argument in favor of the measure immediately upon receiving the arguments. The author or a majority of the authors of an argument relating to a city measure may prepare and submit a rebuttal argument not exceeding 250 words or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare,submit,or sign the rebuttal argument A rebuttal argument shall not be signed by more than five authors. • The rebuttal arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed,with the printed names) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization,and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, not more than 10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments. The rebuttal arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Author(s) of Argument. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. .Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut. SECTION 2. That all previous resolutions providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures are repealed. ' SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.. • 24-14888/345859 • I RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of I Iuntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024. C4 ii Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City ManagerCity Attorney •Q-„r. INITIATED AND APPROVED: `City Manager 2 24-1488K/345859 • ARGUMENTS 4 AUTHORIZATION FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO SIGN REBUTTAL ARGUMENT The following majority of authors of the Argument • o In Favor of o Against • Measure authorize the following person(s)to prepare,submit or sign the.Rebuttal to the Argument • o In Favor of o Against • Measure for the City of Election to be held on ,20 Signatures of a majorityy of the authors of the Argument o In Favor of 'o Against Measure are required: Name(Print) Signature Date Name(Print) Signature Date Name(Print) Signature Date The following authors are authorized to prepare,submit or sign the Rebuttal to the Argument a In Favor of o Against Measure Print Name Signature Title Date Print Name Signature Title Date Print Name. Signature Title Date f k Print Name Signature { { 1 • • • • Title Date • - • - • - Print Name - • Signature • • E I • Title . • Date Attach.this:form to the Form of Statement of Authors Form submitted with the Argument in Favor of o Against , 'Measure • • • §:9286,EC. • Authorization for Others to Sign Rebuttal Argument ' (Added 10/2008, • • Amended • 1012018) F A-2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Res. No. 2024-40 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) • I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of • said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: • AYES: . Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None ed1224.444) City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California j.. ATTACHMENT 4 Impartial Analysis and Complete Text of Charter Amendment Measure U CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE This proposed Charter amendment, referred to as"Environmental Protection,"would require voter approval of certain general plan amendments or zoning changes in Huntington Beach that present significant negative impact to the City's environment. If adopted, this Measure would amend the Huntington Beach City Charter to add new Section 807 entitled"Environmental Protection." New Section 807 would require voter approval of City-initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes, which may include zoning changes for commercial or housing development, where the related environmental review contemplated by the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") finds that the proposed general plan or zoning changes would present"significant and unavoidable" negative environmental impacts in the City. This Measure would also amend the Charter to expressly state that City Planning and Zoning is a"municipal affair,"beyond the reach of State control or interference, and is a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 to the Charter; a"no"vote on this measure would not add new Section 807. • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT THE NOVEMBER 5,2024,GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO..2024-34 • WHEREAS,on July 2,2024,the City Council adopted Resolution No.2024-34 calling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday,November 5,2024;and On July 2,2024,the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 requesting that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 5,2024,and requested assistance of the Orange County Registrar of Voters;and Pursuant to authority,provided by the California Constitution,Article XI and the • Government Code,Title•4;Division 2, Chapter 2(commencing at§ 34450) and the Election Code Division 9, Chapter 3,Article 3 (commencing at§ 9255)of the State of California,and under the provisions of the laws relating to Charter cities in the State of California,the City Council desires to submit to the voters of the City, at the.General Municipal Election to be held. on November 5,2024,a proposed Charter Amendment related to Environmental Protection, The City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed Charter Amendment to the voters, NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California,does hereby resolve,declare, determine and order as follows: F SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. • SECTION 1 That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter Cities,and pursuant to the California Constitution,Article XI and the Government Code,Title 4, Division 2, Chapter 2 (commencing at§ 34450) and the Election Code Division 9,Chapter 3,Article 3 (commencing at§ 9255)of the State of California,the City Council does hereby order submitted to the voters'at the General Municipal Election to be held • on November 5,2024,the following question: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No• 1,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Yes Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair, and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items• No present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved?" SECTION 2. That the complete text of the Charter Amendment submitted to the voters • Oc 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 is attached as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority(50%+1)of the votes cast. SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the Registrar of Voters of the County or Orange. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED ANI) ADOPTED by the City Council of t of I Iuntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024. 111,760 Mayor REVIEWED Ali!) APP VED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: !r City Manager City Attorney �..t- INITIATED ANI) APPROVED: Y Manager� I - 2 24-I4888/345858 • • RESOLUTION NO,2024-38 EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN AS Charter Amendment Measure No. I Section 807.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. • No•City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(BIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning 3 change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair. beyond the reach of State control or interference, a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. • ' IIp i.. s6s • • • • • • • 24-14888/345858 • j, • 22 I Res. No. 2024-38 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: • AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None 62040ti edilan14,41A) City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California The foregoing instrument is a correct copy of the original on file in this office. AttttestDqq�,,ue y\b! P. i Ff ly�20 ,u ° CRy Cllerk and E offie erk oft he City Council of t of Huntington Beach, Califor . B _ Deputy qq } ATTACHMENT 5 j Certified copies of pages from Orange County's Voter Information Guide relating to Huntington Beach Measure U \\1\6 ( 4,6\\ PICV cce Ballot Measures-U Section11 City of Huntington Beach, Charter Amendment Measure - Environmental Protection Shall proposed Charter Amendment No.1,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved? What your vote means YES NO A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 A"no" vote on this measure would not add new Section to the Charter. 807. For and against FOR AGAINST Gracey Van Der Mark Patrick Brenden Mayor,City of Huntington Beach Former City Councilmember Pat Burns Barbara Delgleize Mayor Pro Tempore,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor Casey McKeon Connie Boardman City Council Member,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor Debbie Cook Former Mayor of HB • ,C,114,Mrk Vat' • • i * y r M ` 47 • • s '' !Q i 1 1.! •. .•GQ' ,c 4' ••.............• '•a,.UNTY C r`... kit3ja5 0,00 Ballot Measures-U s1t1n Full Text of Measure U City of Huntington Beach EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN AS Charter Amendment Measure No.1 Section 807.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning chance may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative Imparts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted.City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. Impartial Analysis City of Huntington Beach Measure U This proposed Charter amendment,referred to as"Environmental Protection,'would require voter approval of certain general plan amendments or zoning changes In Huntington Beach that present significant negative impact to the City's environment. If adopted,this Measure would amend the Huntington Beach City Charter to add new Section 807 entitled"Environmental Protection." New Section 807 would require voter approval of City-Initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes,which may include zoning changes for commercial or housing development,where the related environmental review contemplated by the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")finds that the proposed general plan or zoning changes would present"significant and unavoidable"negative environmental impacts in the City. This Measure would also amend the Charter to expressly state that City Planning and Zoning Is a"municipal affair,"beyond the reach of State control or interference,and Is a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 to the Charter;a"no"vote on this measure would not add new Section 807. �$- •• T •••• , • • • 1 /►3/a5 .� Section !► Ballot Measures- U 11 Argument in Favor of Measure U Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure U NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH: VOTE The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In "YES" TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO ASSERT OUR LOCAL 1990,the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment— CONTROL OVER DEVELOPMENT!!! Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. Passing this Charter Amendment is critical to the ENVIRONMENTAL The proponents' professed concerns about clean air, water and PROTECTION of Huntington Beach—to protect our precious beaches,to greenhouse gases, are yet another ploy to mislead.They dissolved the protect our pristine wetlands and their unique wildlife,to protect against Environmental Board,scrapped the sustalnability master plan,and have an Increase in greenhouse gas emissions, to protect our groundwater failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution.They supply,to protect our clean air and water,to protect our infrastructure, refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect against Increasing traffic and congestion. We must protect our and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our City from high-density over-development of Huntington Beach!!! freshwater wells. This Charter Amendment requires City initiated General Plan and Zoning It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council Amendments that present a "substantial and unavoidable" negative members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their impact to our City's environment to go to a VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. With Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library, transferring this Charter Amendment, residents will have a say In the future of the public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies.Why Dust them City's development,rather than simply leaving those important decisions with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more (which have lasting impacts on our City for generations to come)to a litigation? simple vote of City Council. Some things,like this,are too Important to not ask the voters of Huntington Beach for their input. Make no mistake,this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newsom's policies dictate what gets built In Huntington By voting "yes" on this proposed Charter Amendment, the people Beach. of Huntington Beach gain the power to protect Huntington Beach's environment from rapid over-development by legislators, builders, and Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to developers, determine development,not Sacramento. Those who are opposed to this proposal use scare tactics anti In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay fearmongering falsely claiming that the State or State laws"mandate" 54.5mllllon In attorneys fees.Failure to comply comes with a cost;this high-density development,or that If the City does not comply,it will face measure wilt create that failure. litigation, fees, fines, penalties. From a recent outcome in the State's It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government:Vote lawsuit against the City over high-density housing,we know this is not No on Measure U. true. In fact,to date,no fees,fines,or penalties have been imposed on the City for failing to update its zoning to accommodate high-density s/Debbie Cook development. Voters,PROTECT OUR CITY—VOTE"YES." Leader of Measure C s/Gracey Van Der Mark s/Judith Huck Mayor,City of Huntington Beach Board Secretary,Amigos de Balsa Chlca s/Pat Burns s/Connie Boardman Mayor Pro Tempore,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor s/Casey McKeon City Council Member,City of Huntington Beach %so S1R'R OF '' `••. 4,7 . :le • •• r l • d '; 1K: rwtv.rv, CP... i (i3/01-5 Ballot Measures-U Section11 Argument Against Measure U Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure U Vote NO to Protect Local Governance Councilmembers Kahl-lick, Moser and Bolton didn't vote for this This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION for the City-and,they didn't vote to give the VOTERS A CHOICE in proposed General Plan and Zoning changes that the same council majority that established a book banning committee, would certainly lead to MASSIVE HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT. This Is wanted to privatize the libraries, and negotiated a scandalous multi- wrong! million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. This City belongs to the people of Huntington Beach. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark,Tony Strickland,Casey McKeon, and Pat Burns voted to give Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed YOU,the people of this great City,this Ballot Measure so that YOU have by the council members who placed this on the ballot.If they cared about a choice of whether the City should adopt General Plans and Zoning our environment,the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, changes that might lead to "substantial and unavoidable" long-term our Sustalnabillty Master Plan would have been completed,and the city or permanent damage to our environment. Of course,these plan and would have a Climate Action Plan. zoning decisions that massively and sometimes permanently Impact our This measure will: environment and the quality of life In our City,should involve the vote of people and are a matter of local control-not for developers or the State Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: itself. A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This Vote YES on this Ballot Measure-PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT!!! measure Is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. s/Gracey Van Der Mark Undermine Representative Democracy: Mayor,City of Huntington Beach We elect officials to make Informed decisions on our behalf.While public s/Casey McKeon input Is vital,excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the City Councihmember,City of Huntington Beach effectiveness of our council members.This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. s/Pat Burns Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: Mayor Pro Tern,City of Huntington Beach This amendment Imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city.The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions In court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively. conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. s/Patrick Brenden Former City Councilmember s/Barbara Delgleize Former Mayor s/Connie Boardman Former Mayor s/Debbie Cook Former Mayor of HB rr ��,°%4101i Of 1;"#* ``�•• �� ...........•• OTC,p .*i ..• , , ill 1. i \ I, r * r • ( \ 7,, *f v,NTY, G�;�.•. OL°11/9V 1 /i3/ -5 Section Practice Ballot 12 Presidential General Election November 5,2024 Page 4 of 4 Orange County U-City of Huntington Beach Charter Amendment Measure- Environmental Protection Shall proposed Charter Amendment No.1,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved? Supporters:Gtacey Van Der Mark, Mayor;Pat Burns,Mayor Pro Tern; Casey McKeon,Councilmember Opponents:Patrick Brenden, Former Councilmember;Barbara Delgleize,Former Mayor;Connie Boardman,Former Mayor;Debbie Cook,Former Mayor E::1 Yes tin 0 0 No J 3 I � r m w w 0. r 0 I • • i I 1 •• •• 1 • • • w,�!�=1 77t� Mr O j � 1 •• i O . .16 o 44. ,ffff��UNTY,G�V%%� Vote Both Sides of the Ballot k(t 3/a5 { ATTACHMENT 6 Copies of Arguments and Rebuttals — p g Charter Amendment Measure 1 (Measure U) ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH: VOTE "YES"TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO ASSERT OUR LOCAL CONTROL OVER DEVELOPMENT!!! Passing this Charter Amendment is critical to the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION of Huntington Beach—to protect our precious beaches,to protect our pristine wetlands and their unique wildlife,to protect against an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, to protect our groundwater supply,to protect our clean air and water,to protect our infrastructure,to protect against increasing traffic and congestion. We must protect our City from high-density over-development of Huntington Beach!!! This Charter Amendment requires City initiated General Plan and Zoning Amendments that present a "substantial and unavoidable" negative impact to our City's environment to go to a VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. With this Charter Amendment, residents will have a say in the future of the City's development, rather than simply leaving those important decisions (which have lasting impacts on our City for generations to come)to a simple vote of City Council. Some things, like this, are too important to not ask the voters of Huntington Beach for their input. By voting"yes" on this proposed Charter Amendment, the people of Huntington Beach gain the power to protect Huntington Beach's environment from rapid over-development by legislators, builders, and developers. Those who are opposed to this proposal use scare tactics and fearmongering falsely claiming that the State or State laws "mandate" high-density development, or that if the City does not comply, it wilt face litigation, fees,fines, penalties. From a recent outcome in the State's lawsuit against the City over high-density housing, we know this is not true. In fact,to date, no fees,fines, or penalties have been imposed on the City for failing to update its zoning to accommodate high-density development. Voters, PROTECT OUR CITY—VOTE "YES." The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. Signed: j✓ Date: 1 ) N e, Title _ Signed: st.k,� ,yp, -�.� Date: $2 2'4;2(j.1 Name, Title ' • r'.) • Signed: c Date: 7 t—Z/ZOZ� r` • ' ame,T e r c , REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In 1990,the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment—Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. The proponents' professed concerns about clean air,water and greenhouse gases, are yet another ploy to mislead,They dissolved the Environmental Board,scrapped the sustainability master plan, and have failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution. They refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our freshwater wells. It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library, transferring public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies. Why trust them with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more litigation? Make no mistake, this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newson's policies dictate what gets built in Huntington Beach. Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to determine development, not Sacramento. In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay $4.5million in attorney's fees. Failure to comply comes with a cost; this measure will create that failure. It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government: Vote No on Measure 1. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argumenta is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. 06_44gu/,L. C,� Signed: ll�� ���-c.� � Date: 3/ a-A0� / Name, Title I-c4I Signed:r Bow ct S.Gi t Date: 1- 3!" a r e, Tie Signed; Date: Name, Title .G Signed: Date: '� `' Name,Title ;`-_4 Signed: Date: car;., -a .,C Name, Title ry'),rfn • =r • CA) REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In 1990,the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment—Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. The proponents' professed concerns about clean air,water and greenhouse gases, are yet another ploy to mislead.They dissolved the Environmental Board,scrapped the sustainability master plan, and have failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution. They refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our freshwater wells. It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library, transferring public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies. Why trust them with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more litigation? Make no mistake, this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newson's policies dictate what gets built in Huntington Beach. Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to determine development, not Sacramento. In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay$4.5mlllion in attorney's fees. Failure to comply comes with a cost;this measure will create that failure. It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government:Vote No on Measure 1. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. n Signed: 5--\.0 6�w\-)'Th Date: r Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name,Title Signed: Date: Name,Title t 0 :ta .�.) I '7 1 .< . • '1 r ) CD FORM OF STATEMENT r r F ' Y r TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS 2i 2411lt; I Pry 3: 3 7 All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following'!v, form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of 1 T Y the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. ),(�,� Print Name 1)e6 ,t Sign re Title , 0)44-- (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date 93/i a oa f (name of organization) Print Name —.AAP I 1I4 Signatu e Title-joGu-.c( atCA6e, • (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date 1 0 9) �- G � 7-3 i-'24 (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) ? FCFlYrr FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS2024 AUG - I P!1 2: 02 All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapte1,? (beginning with§9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the follpwM ' form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Print Name Connie Anardman i nature Title Fnrmer Mayor (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date Aug.1,2074 (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Vote NO to Protect Local Governance This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by the same council majority that established a book banning committee,wanted to privatize the libraries, and negotiated a scandalous multi- million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed by the council members who placed this on the ballot. If they cared about our environment, the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, our Sustainability Master Plan would have been completed, and the city would have a Climate Action Plan. This measure will: Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This measure is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. Undermine Representative Democracy: We elect officials to make informed decisions on our behalf. While public input is vital, excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the effectiveness of our council members. This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: This amendment imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city. The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions in court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively, conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5,2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. .g � Signed. �� Date: Name, Title 7 I 2-2_/ z r Signed: `/r Date: me,Title 90rAna-- Signed.- n Or Date: 7) J2_0—.k Name, Title • �ll Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Vote NO to Protect Local Governance This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by the same council majority that established a book banning committee,wanted to privatize the libraries,and negotiated a scandalous multi- million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed by the council members who placed this on the ballot. If they cared about our environment,the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, our Sustainability Master Plan would have been completed, and the city would have a Climate Action Plan. This measure will: Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This measure is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. Undermine Representative Democracy: We elect officials to make informed decisions on our behalf. While public input is vital, excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the effectiveness of our council members. This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: This amendment imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city. The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions in court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively, conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5,2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. n� D-1 e Signed: Nvak f Date: �� oaf( Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name,Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser and Bolton didn't vote for this ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION for the City-and, they didn't vote to give the VOTERS A CHOICE in proposed General Plan and Zoning changes that would certainly lead to MASSIVE HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT. This is wrong! This City belongs to the people of Huntington Beach. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark,Tony Strickland, Casey McKeon, and Pat Burns voted to give YOU, the people of this great City, this Ballot Measure so that YOU have a choice of whether the City should adopt General Plans and Zoning changes that might lead to "substantial and unavoidable" long-term or permanent damage to our environment. Of course, these plan and zoning decisions that massively and sometimes permanently impact our environment and the quality of life in our City, should involve the vote of people and are a matter of local control- not for developers or the State itself. The opposition claims there will be increased red tape and additional costs. This is not true. There is no additional cost to asking the people of the City how it should be zoned and developed -just like there was no additional cost to the fruitful fight against the State over high-density housing mandates, the City for successfully withdrawing from the OCPA at no cost, and adopting a Voter ID requirement at no cost. Vote YES on this Ballot Measure-PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT!!! ry C ry .w. •i C'a � .A1 :C)`-; •h o — .'rl fi -• n; o .< N rn The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. CiikSigned: VIOnatik- Date: V ` 2-0 Name,Title Signed: (WING( mtfibr Date: ame, �� -Title Signed:�.v� ..�+r10 /"14yi.L Date: j - / •70'L y Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title CF1Y [) FORM OF STATEMENT 904 r,Jr‘ ; - PH l 0 I TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS- All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Cha'pier;'.13Y OF" (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following , ., . form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Print Name &Ir"Q \k gpAr. filill/e', Mat•tbr Sign re Title (If applicable):Sub 'tted'oln behalf of: btlati4 sA Y"� L'irLtl Date sc-til,� t lab/4 name of or aoation) V Print Name Gale/ f c n Signature L Title OUnC&I(neMber h 1'1 (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: CIA) A u n ror, (3e0,0\ Date Q t oLi (name of organization) U Print Name iCk.T—,Ggv rt..,,'r n Signature /J Title �I� r.r�*- AA., �t�^+-G-' .../� ���__ „ (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: C -,.- / ` Date ,.l ‘.rr,.✓G o jy"A .5? 9 . 20'2. Y (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) _ - . { ATTACHMENT 7 , - : Proof of Publications of • N.otice _ of Election (English, Spanish, • Korean, Vietnamese) • • 1 �NT<�" ING70 City of Huntington Beach u� t �� �9$� 2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648 .� I (714) 536-5227 • www.huntingtonbeachca.gov acF <ac Office of the City Clerk _`'= co �� CPS.45 Robin Estanislau, City Clerk •� Jet ? 1 -77 co NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Huntington Beach on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following Measure: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal YES. affair, and require voter approval of City initiated general plan j amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" NO The polls (vote centers) in will be open from Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Tuesday, November 5, 2024(hours vary by location). For a complete list of voting locations in Huntington Beach and Orange County, visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website at https://www.ocvote.gov/votinq. Detailed information on the proposed Charter Amendment Measure is available on the City's Elections webpage at https://www.huntinotonbeachca:cov/oovernment/election info/. L.. (WAIL/ 9lA] Robin Estbnislau, CMC/City Clerk . Dated: August 8, 2024 I declare,under penalty.of perjury,that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach,in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the ? i i posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on at I?/D a.m./1,6 Date :/ao- 0 - i Signature i%7>7.de . !' • 1L� j Senior De•u City Clerk ( ? Sister City: Anjo, Japan fl �p11: GToti Ciudad de Huntington Beach ' ° >a 2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648 -- -: (714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad : :0 Co�NTY Robin Estanislau,Secretario de la Ciudad ' co o•ri • AVISO DE ELECCION n POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que una Eleccion General Municipal sera celebrada en Ia Ciudad de Huntington Beach el mattes 5 de noviembre de 2024, para,Ia siguiente Medida: "LDebera la propuesta de Enmienda No. 1 a la Carta, que enmendaria la Carta de la Ciudad para establecer que Ia Planificacion y si Zonificacion de Ia Ciudad es un asunto municipal local, y que requiere la aprobacion de los votantes para las enmiendas al plan general o los cambios de zonificacion cuando tales elementos presenten impactos negativos significativos e inevitables al medio ambiente ser aprobada?" NO Las casillas (centros de votacion) estaran abiertos desde el sabado 26 de octubre de 2024 hasta el martes-5 de noviembre de 2024 (horario varia segun Ia ubicacion). Para obtener una lista completa de lugares de votacion en Huntington Beach y el Condado de Orange, visite el sitio web de Registro de Votantes del Condado de Orange en https://www.ocvote.4ov/voting. lnformacion detallada sobre la Medida de Enmienda de Ia Carta propuesta esta disponible en Ia pagina de Internet de Elecciones de la Ciudad en httos://www.huntincitonbeachca.gov/oovernment/election info!. ed7144144.4d Robin Esta islau, CMC/Secretario de la Ciudad { Fechado: 8 de agosto de 2024 I declare,under penalty of perjury,that l am employed • by the City of Huntington Beach,in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the • 4. S,dii posting bulletin board at•theCivic. • Center on 4 : .• 4. . at 19ND a.m.I 7 Date ; :a.a• . !. Signature .,,,'C Senior Deputy ity Clerk • Sister City: Anjo, Japan .W'NGTDiy City of Huntington Beach ,.earo _�° 2000 Main Street • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 "` - - (714) 536-5227 • www.huntingtonbeachca.gov • �GGF:1rr ��Fe.)) Van Phang Thu' Kr Thanh Fhb - - . C°uNTY CF 0'5 Robin Estanaslan,Thu, Ky Thanh Ph6 7 9� - ' . (Dr., r„ a THONGBAOBAUCU' QUA DAY, CHUNG TOI XIN THONG BAO RANG CuQc Tong Tuyren Cix Thanh Pho se dupe to chirc tai Thanh Ph6 Huntington Beach vao This Ba, ngay 5 thang 11 nam 2024 ve Dui_Luat sau: "Co nen chap thuan de xuat Tu Chinh An Hien Chuang S6 1, trong do CO se era doi Hien Chuang Thanh Ph6 de tuyen bo rang viac Quy Hoach va Phan Vung Thanh Ph6 la mot cong viac ci a dia phuang, tanh pho va yeu cau phai co six chap thunn cua Cu'tri doi vo'i cac era doi quy hoach chung hoac thay doi we phan vung do Thanh Ph6 kheri xuo'ng khi cac hang myc do gay ra tac long tieu:cu'cclang ke va khong the KHONG tranh khi vo'i moi truang?" Cac diem bo hieu (trungtam bo hieu se hoat don tu' thus Bayngay 26 thang 10 nam 2024 cho P p ) 9 9�Y den Thu,Ba ngay 5 thang 11 nam 2024 (gia lam viac khac nhau tuy then dia diem). fle biet danh sach day du cac dia diem bo phieu&Huntington Beach va Orange County, hay truy cap trang web cuaa Co,quan Hang kjr Cix tri.Quan Orange tai httbs://www.ocvote.aov/voting. Thong tin chi tiet ve Du' Luat Tu Chinh An Hien Chuang co san ten trang web Bau Cis ctaa Thanh Pho tai dia chi httos://www.huntingtonbeachca.dov/government/election info/. - AP' ‘ 1 Q'4411241)444) • I declare,under penalty of perjury,that I am employed Robin Estalnislau,:CMC/Thu ky tanh pho by the City of Huntington Beach,in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the Ngay: Ngay 8 thang 8 nam 2024 12 ►Glti posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on at P 1St a.m- Date • Signature GrLL, 3 Senior Deputy City Clerk • • � 1 Thanh Ph6 Ket Nghia:Anjo, Nhat Ban City of Huntington Beach 4-7 , 2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov aoc _.r � N Qb3 o a1.7 �092 �lAl Al 71 y , COUNTY Robin Estanislau, Al7j 0 '' • 1171 :Ica o 1 01 202418 1115A s`fR of€i Eli XIAloilAl •NAIEI-AI2I4I o 17lOilAl 2.10i1 EH`. °ELH°d LI Cf.: % . p x110 ZdF .Azi Qoo ' i11Sf 0 ��..AI �I � � �y 10 I lo, to Ulf! d�I� �, �flo o -i I 011 ag°f- .UI 4 ;oil°Igokz- Peal °IV ?oTAl71' 121°l`E dF MI I Xl .011 -?r is zl' o°i k' 2--7-6-1.` Al xl Ial 1 *2itHOP illL1/f'?" DEL'2. . It A`I EI)—` 20241.71 10-N 26 €.S3 U T Ei 2024°l 11-g 5 z 11.11 7 f- i `°o l LI CI'(o-i0il Al7i-.xf01 ols). Huntington Beach Orange 7l EI21 `1 ll Tom- eg, °I.15E21� Orange FF`EI a 7Cf`FEl (Registrar of Voters) -1 A1Cl E(https://www.ocvote.dov/votinq)z of`-6E- 1 A14. �. x114€I Pita oi�.` AI2111 L17-1 ` uil0l�l �. of�LI 1. https://www.huntinotonbeachca.gov/oovernment/election info/OIIA1- 2i T 5 d Ef. • I I Robin Estanislau, CMC/AI API .I declare,under penalty of perjury,that lam employed ` �f: 2024�� 8`� 8 z• by the City of Huntington Beach,in the Office of the ., City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the • 1 F/& SJoet posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on /. . .. at /2 1 'O a.m1 Date. Signature , Senior Deputy ty Clerk X/Dd 5At °± (Anjo, Japan) ATTACHMENT 8 Resolution No. 2024-59 reciting facts of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, including Exhibit "A" Certificate of the Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential. General Election Returns RESOLUTION NO, 2024-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,2024,DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Huntington Beach, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and F WHEREAS,notice of the election was given in time,form and manner as provided by law;that Vote Centers were properly established;that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the.State of California for the holding of elections in charter cities; and WHEREAS,the County Election Department canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council,the results are received, attached and made a part hereof as Exhibit"A". NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in Vote Centers except vote by mail voter ballots and provisional ballots was 25,883. That the whole number of vote by mail voter ballots cast in the City was 84,776, including the number of provisional ballots making a total of 110,659 ballots cast in the City. SECTION 2. That the names of persons voted for at the election for Member of the Huntington Beach City Council are as follows: Butch Twining 43,924 Amory Hanson 4,353 Natalie Moser 40,260 . Marissa Jackson 10,454 Rhonda Bolton 37,1.70 Don Kennedy 43,319 . f Dan Kalmick 38,879 Chad Williams 52,335 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 That the names of the persons voted for at the election for Huntington Beach City Clerk are as follows: Regina Blankenhom 38,660 Lisa Lane Barnes 52,956 That the names of the persons voted for at the election for Huntington Beach City Treasurer are as follows: Alisa Backstrom 74,634 That the City measure voted upon at the election is as follows: MEASURE U City of Huntington Beach, Charter Amendment Measure Environmental Protection as follows: YES 56,306 NO 41,295 SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates(and for and against the measure)were as listed in Exhibit"A,"attached. SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and determine that: Chad Williams was elected as Member of the City. Council for the full term of four years; Butch Twining was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Don Kennedy was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Lisa Lane Barnes,was elected as City Clerk for the full term of four years;Alisa Backstrom was elected as City Treasurer for the full term of four years; and,that Huntington Beach voters approved of Measure U. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) The whole number of ballots cast in the City;(2)The names of the persons voted for; (3)The measure voted upon; (4)For what office each person was voted for; (5)The total number of votes given to each person,and for and against each measure. SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated;that the City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. . 2 24-15631/361440 RESOLUTION NO.2024-59 PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of December,2024. Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ----------64 7 (City Manager 7AoY ?..R.-- INITIATED AND APPROVED: rev•471 4 I City lerk Exhibit"A" 11/05/2024 Elections Results Certified by the Orange County Registrar of Voters 3 24-15631/361440 Reso No. 2024-59 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RESULT OF THE Exhibit "Al CANVASS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )ss. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) • I, Bob Page, Registrar of Voters of Orange County, .do hereby certify the following to be a full, true, and correct Statement of the Vote, consolidated with the Presidential General Election held on November 5, 2024. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL • CHAD WILLIAMS 52;335 BUTCH TWINING • 43,924 t ! DON KENNEDY 43,319 NATALIE MOSER • 40,260 DAN KALMICK • 38,879 RHONDA BOLTON 37,170 MARISSA JACKSON 10,454 • AMORY HANSON . 4,353 • VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 '• VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 CITY CLERK LISA LANE BARNES. : 52,956. i I REGINA M. BLANKENHORN 38,660 I j VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: • 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: • 110,659 CITY TREASURER I t ALISA BACKSTROM 74,634 • • 1 , VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: • • 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 • I. � I MEASURE U YES 56,306 NO 41,295 VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 I hereby certify that the number of votes cast for each candidate and measure is as set forth above and appears in the Certified Statement of the Vote. WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 3rd day of December, 2024. 1 of Oie BOB PAGE Registrar of Voters Orange County rr1 I ji Kirk.1." 1IFOV BOB PAGE Registrar of Voters or REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Mailing Address: 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C P.O. Box Ana, California8 -�� Santa Ana, California 92705 Santa C 92711 O � (714)567-7600 U , '"�7 Ctl FAX(714)567-7556 Tu%t ( 7. � � ocvote,gov 4' IIFOV December 3, 2024 Robin Estanislau City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main St Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Ms. Estanislau, I am enclosing the Certificate of the Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential General Election Returns and a copy of the abstract for the municipal election for your city, held in consolidation with the Presidential General Election on November 5, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 567-7568 or Marcia.Nielsen@ocvote.gov. Sincerely, • Marcia Nielsen Candidate and Voter Services Manager Enc: ✓15o 20�5 CERTIFIED 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 837 .�r „� -�� ��t� z ,�, � �, G I �t eC 4l j ll. t-'.11 1� .i ,�� - ' - '-'� a � ` Vote Center Totals z 44 oo z o S J o u az O z_ z O Q_ se } z121 p C H , 0 F R 0 Z Z Q .� Q Q. _ District 0.3 m. F m Q z �. U Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 858 122 468 296 391 895 375 1,163 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 11,533 887 4,632 2,553 4,031 11,669 4,237 14,133 1st 5upervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Huntington Beach 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 3,067 321 1,310 829 1.162 3,082 1,146 3,924 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 7,569 574 3,147 1,664 2,704 7,700 2,837 9,240 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 1,755 114 643 356 556 1,782 629 2,132 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,121 72 418 218 343 1,131 402 1,368 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 6,115 401 2,397 1,239 2,099 6,191 2,236 7,376 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,177 63 433 176 390 1,165 391 1,325 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,166 71 470 232 390 1,180 459 1,383 District Trustee Area 2 520 294 434 1,344 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,319 108465 1,681 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 72,011 2,381 19.8 1,194 71 472 262 425 1,196 446 1,440 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,259 88 502 275 460 1,306 475 1,547 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 4,681 501 2,711 1,291 1,830 4,747 1,816 5,969 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 465 35 173 100 148 478 155 574 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 465 35 173 100 148 478 155 574 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 12,382 1,009 5,099 2,848 4,420 12,547 4,609 15,287 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 30 6 24 12 28 29 27 39 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 1,315 232 770 462 617 1,382 597 1,748 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 3,834 295 1,455 890 1,289 3,840 1,323 4,769 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 4,499 304 1,772 946 1,545 4,551 1,634 5,450 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 2,704 172 1,078 538 941 2,745 1,028 3,281 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 9 0 1 1 2 17 3 9 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 9 0 1 1 2 17 3 9 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 62 12 30 23 25 54 32 83 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 5,213 531 2,260 1,382 1,953 5,285 1,950 6,589 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 838 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member,City Council f Vote Center Totals z z ' S Oz O 540 >- _ z m z Q o oo w Q g S a a z 2 w 3 a N 0o c 1- O r- c7 z z a District co 1- co Q z 2 I o o Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 7,178 478 2,840 1,467 2,469 7,279 2,662 8,707 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 5,539 563 2,397 1,455 2,087 5,618 2,084 6,983 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 6,852 446 2,703 1,394 2,335 6,946 2,528 8,313 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 839 11 �� � . -��. ?� �.L � a ` �' �.. . __�.. ,.-� xa� �� ...,.,- =�A,l a� ate Vote by Mail Totals z Y Y 7 U O V a Z Z O c ^ Q CO Z o v « 1.1 z x District 2 m I- co a z Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 1819 343 2469 690 2361 1754 2341 2265 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 29714 3001 32691 6915 30387 29001 31926 34774 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 8357 1034 9358 2400 8658 8125 9007 10068 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 18781 1882 20787 4230 19455 18265 20354 21849 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 4395 428 5015 975 4635 4365 4906 5122 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 2858 314 3306 665 3037 2805 3222 3337 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 15120 1316 16186 2996 15244 14725 16003 17407 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 3725 244 3270 579 3058 3577 3231 4065 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 2854 276 3161 631 2972 2763 3111 3358 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 2658 242 3029 529 2896 2566 3047 3113 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 2728 253 3337 590 3145 2744 3267 3284 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3155 301 3389 667 3173 3075 3347 3587 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 12173 1552 14275 3550 13209 11892 13728 14661 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1314 160 1353 386 1223 1264 1262 1561 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1314 160 1353 386 1223 1264 1262 1561 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 31465 3342 35120 7597 32713 30686 34215 36966 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 113 20 111 37 108 119 113 136 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 3040 507 4170 1156 3853 2925 3919 3755 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 10741 1146 11474 2741 10591 10488 11131 12719 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 10955 992 11659 2175 11030 10607 11536 12615 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 6616 677 7706 1488 7131 6547 7516 7741 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 68 2 40 8 35 69 52 73 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 68 2 40 8 35 69 52 73 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 141 14 175 47 151 126 165 179 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 13918 1689 15828 3964 14631 13564 15246 16636 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 840 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member,City Council • .", ''"s.,G .0 "k a �Gw^3: �'.'^`K c+ fy ,ir '� +.mi >3h �+ ^1 'fii 4< ,,Jr.„, Vote byMail 4 i� R ` t a.,A 4a,tt^, ,',h',h °�i . t�'A"'"" '.%_! �.. 0 Ft e� o (�.�-t,,rr,+^„` ,: Totals • �:s- �� -, t- trill1 4Z�w PI aI.`-,£�_.s b• �Zi t A 1. ��. x 44Ni � iA �S '�e 4*�2;W st n :7"i .ti"s a a a fir_. �410 h nt*�:�" it,,t.;8 x` A it g. xsf i of . , ,u rt ,.P� ,a sa, Y k �. y�'�'t t" s t a,' x"x,," ttcY pi i;es-t�' # 1*.�d s, t o w'' e .ti . ,al Mir: ' g,1, 05 as,z y fli � f� -:, z . .or, tipa O ', - .,z t ^rya t ,dn. wi 2 Mu, m 'w.4 ▪ l U 4 = A„.,,-.,,„.,,,&1,q,,,,;,..,,A,,,,:,...: :i4,14t,,,..4.4.-4.A.fi -MAO:.p1-:,,,,,.::.,IL,..4,4,-4,i,i„...,:7„.,,, r,„..,imar Arinfor,,,,,P6k -P•ft▪ .r1 el --)Rfvw o▪ O,w • District rr m I- cCt -, ;°.:j' , .3 .;:,. ... ._ .>" ..:; Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 17615 1655 19332 3641 18117 17191 19021 20403 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 14731 1788 16668 4139 15380 14357 16030 17584 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 16802 1556 18492 3466 17368 16398 18237 19455 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 - 37039 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 31,533 3,344. 35,160 7,605 32,748 30,755 34,267 37,039 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 841 Grand Totals 2 w o Z a w ;2 1- > M Z a o Y C z p o U } J 44p Y rn o c F O h Q p Z Z ci District m I co a Z 2 0 0 v Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 2677 465 2937 986 2752 2649 2716 3428 72ndAssemblyDistrict 124,187 102,286 82.4 41247 3888 37323 9468 34418 40670 36163 48907 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 11424 1355 10668 3229 9820 11207 10153 13992 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 26350 2456 23934 5894 22159 25965 23191 31089 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 6150 542 5658 1331 5191 6147 5535 7254 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 3979 386 3724 883 3380 3936 3624 4705 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 21235 1717 18583 4235 17343 20916 18239 24783 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.B 4902 307 3703 755 3448 4742 3622 5390 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 4020 347 3631 863 3362 3943 3570 4741 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 3977 350 3549 823 3330 3910 3512 4794 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 3922 324 3809 852 3570 3940 3713 4724 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 4414 389 3891 942 3633 4381 3822 5134 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 16854 2053 16386 4841 15039 16639 15544 20630 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1779 195 1526 486 1371 1742 1417 2135 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1779 195 1526 486 1371 1742 1417 2135 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 43847 4351 40219 10445 37133 43233 38824 52253 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 143 26 135 49 136 148 140 175 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 4355 739 4940 1618 4470 4307 4516 5503 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 14575 1441 12929 3631 11880 14328 12454 17488 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 15454 1296 13431 3121 12575 15158 13170 18065 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 9320 849 8784 2026 8072 9292 8544 11022 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 77 2 41 9 37 86 55 82 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 77 2 41 9 37 86 55 82 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 203 26 205 70 176 180 197 262 Historical2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 19131 2220 18088 5346 16584 18849 17196 23225 District 12/03/2024 11;41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 842 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member,City Council Grand Totals , kil , Wit. t f �� r ..,fix '`*"�11 '+, -'. :mit " L' ..,,�e y �S �.. 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"b gat l �S A MI.4 z '�' A ^*..r�oak la z`T'�t"� �3k%'%0311 a %3r a r i , Z ri {may .mlel r:U ^9 .Y c _ Q Z1� o L H 0 tom- * ✓ cc z Z ' Q District m r m a Z' vi ✓V Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 24793 2133 22172 5108 20586 24470 21683 29110 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 20270 2351 19065 5594 17467 19975 18114 24567 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 23654 2002 21195 4860 19703 23344 20765 27768 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2D10-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition3 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition4 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Propositions 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 - 15,296 Vote by Mall Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 31,533 3,344 35,160 7,605 32,748 30,755 34,267 37,039 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 43,924 4,353 40,260- 10,454 37,170 43,319 38,879 52,335 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 843 CITY OF HUU GTONBEACH City Clerk Vote Center Totals z re I z wNC ti, g G _�. 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L) 4, z a, ° Eo i g a District cz m t° Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 476 1,292 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 4,686 14,425 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 1,397 4,048 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 3,099 9,500 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 666 2,169 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 432 1,374 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 2,374 7,508 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 407 1,334 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 453 1,447 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 523 1,660 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 488 1,479 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 503 1,588 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 2,143 6,248 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 211 569 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 211 569 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 5,160 15,699 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 26 54 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 786 2,000 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 1,514 4,708 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 1,787 5,559 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 1,047 3,378 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 2 18 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 2 18 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 32 77 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 2,322 6,841 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 844 CITY OF HUNTIN401WEIVACH City Clerk Vote Center Totals z 0 z _ Y to M K [o m =O m 1 w N U a Z a En 2i 3 District rr m i3. t2 Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 2,840 8,876 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 2,476 7,246 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 2,686 8,471 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Supeivisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 845 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Vote by Mail � , f~* .T Totals r 7lf0i c co m 5 4 o z z of ° E 5 tea, District co co Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 2378 2525 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 31120 34714 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 9002 10117 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 19668 21914 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 4828 5208 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 3163 3416 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 15440 17259 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 3091 3984 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 3087 3304 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 2882 3052 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 3173 3261 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3207 3658 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 13517 14930 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1338 1564 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1338 1564 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 33458 37169 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 119 143 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 4019 4125 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 10806 12525 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 11193 12481 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 7321 7895 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 40 70 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 40 70 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 150 160 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 15018 16846 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 846 I CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Vote by Mail �r.4,� f „ o r Totals l `0 4 1 .,,,,,..„4.....,,,,,t,..,,,„,„,„„,„,.., •a� K, ciVra1,-;'''',. ,1*-44 ,,,,4 ,,,,, ,,..„,....,. ., „....,,.: ....,:kolm -'77* AIN Mar-, ma , 0 z y o z a, o a District 03 1' cc Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 18480 20393 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 15787 17828 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 17711 19411 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 33,498 37,239 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 847 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk kg- • � h � Grand Totals . ' v 0=ce i, ts + Y z "Its tik` +' �' g � 0 o 'g < : w District rr CO (- Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 2854 3817 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 35806 49139 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 10399 14165 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 22767 31414 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 5494 7377 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 3595 4790 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 17814 24767 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 3498 5318 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 3540 4751 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 3405 4712 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 3661 4740 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 3710 5246 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 15660 21178 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1549 2133 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1549 2133 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 38618 52868 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 145 197 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 4805 6125 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 12320 17233 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 12980 18040 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 8368 11273 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 42 88 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 42 88 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 182 237 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 17340 23687 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 848 r. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk " f Grand Totals F. lx ,,...,...,...,!.4r p.; , G ..+ ,yttyz ib n 'r N o Z st District c cn m m atii• -, �` 1 Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 21320 29269 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 18263 25074 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 20397 27882 Assembly District • Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 33,498 37,239 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 38,660 52,956 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 849 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Vote Center Totals, o O m of u U •,. m 'O1 O L to District Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 1,517 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 15,978 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 4,583 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 10,548 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 2,364 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,506 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 8,300 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,462 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,616 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,845 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 1,641 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,736 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 7,030 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 645 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 645 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 17,481 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 62 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 2,379 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 5,144 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 6,220 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 3,676 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 14 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 14 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 91 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 7,670 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 850 CITY OF HUNTINGTON.BEACH City Treasurer Vote Center Totals ,o- 3e u CDo Ew N. District cc co 1-- 4 Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 9,825 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 8,131 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 9,364 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Supemisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 1 2/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 851 s CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Vote by Mail Totals "L"rM'Y 4 ii ct Y 0 L u co m 1e o o � i _N.. District ce To I- Q Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 4123 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 53016 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 15630 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 33446 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 8063 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 5318 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 26138 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 5576 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 5121 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 4697 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 5248 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 5496 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 23186 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 2406 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 2406 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,964 84,643 62.7 57048 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 213 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 6866 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 18759 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 18977 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 12233 School District Trustee Area S Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 91 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 91 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 252 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 25941 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 852 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Uzi Vote by Mail Totals 4zpg1 O 0 U } v co tel y Y 0 Q ,CM p ;_ 1/1 District tY m. F Q Historical 2010.37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 31198 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 27400 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 29739 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 3S 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 57,139 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 853 s , CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Grand Totals o 38 P. v m o °c N District it co Q Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 5640 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 68994 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 20213 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 43994 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 10427 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 6824 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 34438 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 7038 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 6737 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 6542 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 6889 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 7232 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 30216 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 3051 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 3051 Trustee Area Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 74529 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 275 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 9245 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 23903 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 25197 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 15909 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 105 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 105 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 343 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 33611 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 854 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer . - . - - F ° r Grand Totals r V. 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District cc a I'- Q Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 41023 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 35531 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 39103 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition S 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Vote Canter Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 57,139 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 74,634 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1799 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote Center Totals 1 0 R A Kam. i i U Ct 1: 4#s.-4 1 District c co - . Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 1,315 575 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 14,062 6,298 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 4,080 1,757 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 9,224 4,192 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 2,073 924 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,346 566 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 7,171 3,364 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,297 576 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,371 658 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,592 752 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 1,385 665 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,526 713 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 6,261 2,716 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 586 218 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 586 218 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 15,364 6,864 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 55 24 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 2,031 925 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 4,728 1,970 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 5,327 2,485 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 3,223 1,460 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 13 9 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 13 9 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 83 44 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 6,860 2,949 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 1800 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote Center Totals KW: `ix WTI} Sf1!! i, oN e .g '"5°.,&- ue. V District 2' s I- •-,: ^2a,'..•-,`= Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 8,517 3,924 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 7,292 3,112 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 8,085 3,761 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 President 135,170 25,883 19,1 15,377 6,873 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1801 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote by Mail Totals , ,,- . - � n o A of f 1t A CI t 4 t 3c 7 3 C ems' District cc co 1- -` .a Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 ' Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 2936 2277 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 37993 32145 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 11308 9255 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 24043 20264 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 5578 4903 District Trustee Area 4 fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 3712 3167 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 18607 16057 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 4232 3322 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 3622 3136 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 3225 3074 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 3630 3177 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3898 3348 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 16784 13843 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1765 1294 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1765 1294 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 40868 34361 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 143 130 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 4958 3703 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 13691 11522 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 13540 11567 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 8536 7439 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 61 61 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 61 61 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 196 153 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Congressional District Historical 2010.34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 18873 15433 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 Page 1802 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote by Mail $� , Totals _ i '4 W �. 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A District ce r t� r Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 22056 18989 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 19934 16208 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 20995 18214 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 PartiaVUnexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 40,929 34,422. 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1803 U-City of Huntington Beach Grand Totals • • _n' +' District c co Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 4251 2852 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 52055 38443 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 15388 11012 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 33267 24456 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 7651 5827 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 5058 3733 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 25778 19421 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 5529 3898 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 4993 3794 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 4817 3826 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 5015 3842 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 5424 4061 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45.362 80.2 23045 16559 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 2351 1512 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 2351 1512 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 56232 41225 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 198 154 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 6989 4628 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 18419 13492 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 18867 14052 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 11759 8899 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 74 70 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 74 70 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 279 197 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 25733 18382 District Page 1804 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05,2024 U-City of Huntington Beach Grand Totals i P r 0 .o m a` • te` i- 'g ,: u •o t District IT, > Historical 2010-37th Senate 72.658 60,283 83.0 30573 22913 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 27226 19320 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 29080 21975 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition34 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Vote by Mall Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 40,929 34,422 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 56,306 41,295 Res. No. 2024-59 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said.City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on December 3, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None A'Aft, I 14114114) r (} City Clerk and.ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 3��'SE.�'L OOF'1. . � 4;:-.*:-‘ SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D. CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE CgIFOSid0P. Business Programs Division I Special Filings 11500 11th Street,2"3 Floor I Sacramento,CA 95814 P.O. Box 942877 I Sacramento,CA 94277-0001 1 Tel 916.653.3984 I vvvvvv.sos.ca.gov February 4, 2025 City of Huntington Beach Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk 2000 Main St. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Amendments to the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach, ratified by the voters at the election on November 5, 2024, were filed in this office on January 27, 2025, and assigned Charter Chapter Number 6 for publication in the Statutes of 2025. Sincerely, _ Special Filings Unit ����,�11TIVGTO ii��F r� ecR v�•\ CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH VlT1' OF !!t! 'T!} 670l8 tlCH --coubiri Lisa Lane Barnes I City Clerk State of California } County of Orange } ss City of Huntington Beach } I, Pat Burns, Mayor, and I, Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk, in and for the City of Huntington Beach, California, do hereby certify and authenticate that the following are full, true and correct copies of documents required to be submitted to the California Secretary of State and Orange County Clerk-Recorder in accordance with Government Code Section 34460, and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5th day of November, 2024. 1. Copy of Revised City Charter of the City of Huntington Beach for acceptance and filing (Att#1) 2. Copy of Charter Legislative Draft (Att#2) 3. Certificate of Proceedings in Adoption of Charter Amendment Measure U - Passed) (Att#3) 4. Impartial Analysis and complete text of Charter Amendment Measure U —"Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. be approved by the voters? (Att#4) 5. Certified copies of pages from Orange County's Voter Information Guide relating to Huntington Beach Measure U (Att#5) 6. Copies of Arguments and Rebuttals — Charter Amendment Measure U (Att#6) 7. Proof of Publications of Notice of Election (English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese) (Att#7) 8. Resolution No. 2024-59 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, including Exhibit "A" Certificate of Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential Primary Election Returns (Att#8) I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of January, 2025. t ry=J Pat Burns;Mayor Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach Office: (714)536—5405 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 www.huntingtonbeachca.gov HB Charter Amendment Documentation January 22, 2025 Page 2 Attest: Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Office:(714)536—5405 l 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 l www.huntingtonbeachca,gov A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. ClAufl-kr (S2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT FILED STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) Secretary of State State of California ss JAN 2 7 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE ) . On January 22, 2025 before me, Tania Moore,Notary Public, personally appeared Pat Burns and Lisa Lane Barnes who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence tobe-the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument _- --- and-acknowledged-to-me-that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. _I certify,..under_PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. e rti TANIAMOORE WITNESS my hand- and official seal. 41 a Notary Public•mama . .; Orange County _ 'L i Commission ll 2358365 My Comm.Expires May 20,2025 (Seal) • (Notary ig cure) • • • • • • . . . . • . _ • • • _ ATTACHMENT. 1 . - Copy of Revised Charter • . . 1i • CIT71HUNTINGTON BEACH • _tych arter Incorporated February 17 1909 • .4, . . . .• :. - - I NG 7 '.9-'•• Arc , ..... .... -- -•,‹<\ - s1;1 ---- c-)• _ _ 0 I 00 174,3 on............. uUNTY V‘,,fe • • CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY CHARTER iB \\ ...I..G' l 0�.; tfl�For'r .6) a. • Cp1jNTY.........�P Incorporated,February 17, 1909 (Election February 9, 1909;94 votes cast for incorporation and 25 votes against) CHARTER AMENDMENTS Effective Dates _ Charter Election Certified-Res. 773 Results 5/3/37 5/17/37 - Amendments 2/2/40 :.. . Amendments 1/29/47 Amendments 1/27/49 _. Amendments 5/9/49 Revised • 5/1/50 _ _ _ . New Charter 2/10/66 Amendments 1/18/71 - Amendments 6/5/75 _ Amendments ..12/10/76 Amendments 7/17/78 Amendments..(Consolidation November) 12/9/82 Amendments 12/7/84 Amendments 12/7/90 Amendments 4/22/02 Revised .(Certified by the Secretary of State 1/6/11) 12/6/10 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 12/30/14) 12/1/14 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 4/23/24) 4/2/24 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State//25) • . 11/5124 City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 1 of 21 4107/24 CITY CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I.INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY • Section 100.Name Section 101. Seal Section 102.Boundaries Section 103.Powers of City Section 104. Construction Section 105.Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE H.FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200. Council-Manager Form of Government ARTICLE III.ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300. City Council,Attorney,Clerk and Treasurer.Terms Section 301.Powers Vested in City Council Section 302. Compensation Section 303.Meetings and Location Section 304. Quorums,Proceedings and Rules of Order Section 305.Presiding Officer Section 306.Mayor Pro Tempore Section 307.Non-interference with Administration Section 308. Official Bonds Section 309. City Attorney.Powers and Duties Section 310. City Clerk.Powers and Duties Section 311. City Treasurer.Powers and Duties Section 312.Vacancies,Forfeitures and Replacement .. Section 313. Conflict of Interest,Nepotism ARTICLE IV.APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL __ .--_. __ _Section 400. City Manager.Composition,Term,Eligibility,Removal Section 401.Powers and Duties Section 402.Acting City Manager Section 403.Personnel ' Section 404.Retirement System Section 405.Boards,Commissions and Committees ARTICLE V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - -Section 500.Regular Ordinances.Enactment,Adoption,Publication,Amendment,When • Effective and Codification Section 501.Emergency Ordinances • Section 502.Resolutions Section 503:Publishing of Legal Notices City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 2 of 21 4/07/24 4 ARTICLE VI.FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.Fiscal Year Section 601.Annual Budget,Preparation by the City Manager Section 602.Annual Budget. Submission to the City Council Section 603.Annual Budget.Public Hearing Section 604.Annual Budget. Further Consideration and Adoption Section 605.Annual Budget Appropriations Section 606.Determination of City Tax Rate Section 607.Tax Limits Section 608.Vote Required for Tax Measures Section 609.Real Estate Transfer Tax Section 610.Bonded Debt Limit Section 611.Revenue Bonds Section 612.Public Utilities and Parks and Beaches Section 613.Execution of Contracts Section 614.Contracts on Public Works Section 615.Granting of Franchises Section 616.Independent Audit Section 617.Infrastructure Fund ARTICLE VII.ELECTIONS Section 700. General Municipal Elections _. Section 701. Special Municipal Elections = _. Section 702.Procedure for Holding Elections Section 703.Initiative,Referendum and Recall • Section 704.Nomination Papers i Section 705. Special Provisions Relating to Municipal Elections ARTICLE VIII.MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.Transition Section 801.Definitions • Section 802.Violations Section 803.Property Rights Protection Measure Section 804. Charter Review i Section 805. Safe and Sane Fireworks Section 806.Display of FIags Section 807.Environmental Protection City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 3 of 21 4/07/24 • CHARTER We,the people of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California believe fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for confidence in government,that ethics and integrity are the foundation of public trust and that just governance is built upon these values.Through the enactment of this Charter as the fundamental law of the City of Huntington Beach under the Constitution of the State of California,we do hereby exercise the privilege of retaining for ourselves,the benefits of local government,by enacting the laws,rules,regulations and procedures set forth herein pertaining to the governance and operation of our City. It is incumbent upon those who govern and make decisions for and on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to legally,as well as morally,abide by the provisions of this Charter, in its strictest sense,to assure the continued success and well-being of our fair City. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.NAME.The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Huntington -Beach shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under its present name of"City of Huntington Beach. Section.101.SEAL.The City shall have an official seal which may be changed from time to time by ordinance.The present official seal shall continue to be the official seal of the City until changed in the manner stated. Section 102.BOUNDARIES.The boundaries of the City shall continue as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law. -Section 103.POWERS OF CITY.The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and = ' regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be . provided in this Charter or in the Constitution of the State of California. Section-104..CONSTRUCTION._The general grant of power to the City under this Charter shall be construed broadly in favor.of the City.The specific provisions enumerated in this Charter are intended to -_ be and shall be-interpreted as:limitations upon the general grant of power and shall be construed narrowly. - -. ::If any provisions of this Charter,or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter and theapplication of such provision to other persons or circumstances,shall s not be affected thereby. - i Section 105.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof,jointly or in cooperation,by - - contract or otherwise,with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof, or the United - - . States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE II FORM OF GOVERNMENT j Section 200.COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT. The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the Council-Manager form of government. City of Huntington Beach - City Charter Page 4 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE III ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300. CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASURER.TERMS.The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk;a City Treasurer and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1966, and each fourth year thereafter.Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk,City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their successors. A City --- Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and eachfourth --- _ year thereafter.A:City Attorney shall be elected in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. The term ofeach member of the City Council,the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following the certification of the election.Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. - - i If no candidate meets the qualifications for office of the City Clerk,City Treasurer,or City Attorney,the - -- - - -City Council-shall fill that position by appointment until the next municipal general election in which a - -. qualified candidate is elected. - - = Section 301.POWERS VESTED IN CITY COUNCIL.All powers of the City shall be vested in the - =City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. - f _ - - - Section-302.COMPENSATION. The members of the City Council including the Mayor shall receive as - .; __._. .- _._ compensation for their services assuch_a monthly salary in the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars -_----= — -- - per month.In addition,each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City - ------ - _ --Council for Councilauthorized.traveling and other expenses when on official duty upon submission of -- __- '_ - _..: -itemized expense accounts therefor.In addition,members shall receive such reasonable and adequate - - - - amounts as may be established by ordinance,which amounts shall be deemed to be reimbursement to - 4 - _- them of other routine and ordinary expenses, losses and costs imposed upon them by virtue of their - _ _ serving as City Councilpersons. _ _ Section 303.MEETINGS AND LOCATION. - _ -- - _--(a)----=Regular_Meetings.The City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each = - - month at such time as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution and may adjourn or re-adjourn any regular meeting to a date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so - adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes.If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment, such meeting shall be held at the hour for ;. holding regular meetings.If at anytime any regular meeting falls on a holiday such regular meeting shall - - - _ _be held on the next business day. - - - (b) Special Meetings.A special meeting may be called at any time by the Mayor,or by a majority of the members of the City Council,by written notice to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation,radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 5 of 21 4/07/24 notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. • The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted.No other business shall be considered at such meeting.If any person entitled to such written notice files a written waiver of notice with the City Clerk, it may be dispensed with.This notice • requirement shall be considered fulfilled as to any person who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes.In the event of an emergency affecting the public peace,health or safety,a special • meeting may be called as provided in this section with less than twenty-four hours written notice by the Mayor Pro Tern in the Mayor's absence or by any member of the City Council in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern provided that the nature of the emergency is set forth in the minutes of the :.. meeting. (c) Place of Meetings.All regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the City or in such place within the City to which any such meeting may be adjourned.If,by reason of fire, flood or other emergency,it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated,the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place within the City as is designated by the Mayor,or, if he should fail to act,by a majority of the members of the City Council. (d) Open Meetings.All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open and public,and allpersons shallbe permitted to attend such meetings,except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to executive sessions.Subject to the rules governing the conduct of City Council meetings,no person shall be denied the right to be heard by the City Council. (e) Dissemination of Information. The City Council shall adopt rules to ensure thorough and timely dissemination of information via current technology by resolution.- Section 304.QUORUMS,PROCEEDINGS AND RULES OF ORDER. (a) Quorum.A majority of the members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum to do - business but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time.In the absence of all the members of the City Council from any regular meeting or adjourned regular meeting,the City Clerk may declare the same _ - adjourned to,a stated day and hour. The City Clerk shall cause written notice of a meeting adjourned by - r less than a quorum or by the CityClerk to be delivered personally or by mail to each Council member at - ._ -_least twenty-four hours before the time to which the meeting is adjourned,or such notice may be dispensed with in the same manner as specified in this Charter for dispensing with notice of special meetings of the City Council. - - - (b) Proceedings.The City Council shall judge the qualification of its members as set forth - -by the Charter.It shall judge all election returns. Each member of the City Council shall have the power j to-administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or proceeding pending before the City Council. - _ -- E _--- The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses,to examine - -.._ -.__- - :them under.oath.and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the __.. _name of the City and be attested by the City Clerk.They shall be served and complied with in the same I manner as subpoenas in civil actions.Disobedience of such subpoenas,or the refusal to testify(upon other than constitutional grounds),shall constitute a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable in the same manner as violations of this Charter are punishable.The City Council shall have control of all legal -- = business and proceedings and all property of the legal department,and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or may contract for any prosecution,litigation or other legal matter or business. (c) Rules of Order.The City Council shall establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and evict or prosecute any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings.Upon adoption of any ordinance, resolution,or order for payment of money,or upon the demand of any City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 6 of 21 4/07/24 member,the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. Section 305.PRESIDING OFFICER.At the Council meeting at which any Council member is installed following any general or special municipal election,and at any time when there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor,the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer,who shall have the title of Mayor.The Mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings. The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes; shall have the primary but not the exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies,programs and needs of the Citygovernment to the people,and as occasion requires,mayinform the people of any change p p q p P majorg in policy or program; and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council.The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 306.MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore,who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council.The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability or at the Mayor's request. _ _ - `-= Section 307.NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION.Except as otherwise provided in = - - this-Charter,no member of the City Council shall order,directly or indirectly,the appointment by the City Manager,or by any of the department heads in administrative service of the City, of any person to any office or employment,or removal therefrom.Except for the purpose of investigation and inquiry,the members of the City Council shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City _Manager solely through the_City Manager,and no member of the City Council shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager,either publicly or privately. - - -_No elected department head or staff of the Office of the elected department head shall be a member of the _- _ - - _ .management negotiation team for the purposes of negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the employee bargaining units. _ - - Section 308.OFFICIAL BONDS.The City Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and _ terms of the official bonds of all officials or employees who are required by this Charter or by ordinance to give such bonds.All-bonds shall be executed by responsible corporate surety,shall be approved as to - form by the City Attorney,and shall be filed with the City Clerk.Premiums on official bonds shall be _ - - - -- paid by the City.A blanket bond may be used if it provides the same protection as the required separate bond would provide. 0 = - In all cases wherein an employee of the City is required to furnish a faithful performance bond,there shall = be-no personal liability upon,or any right to recover against,the employee's superior officer or other —:=:officer-or employee_or-the-bond-of the latter,unless such superior officer, or other officer or employee is a ---party to the act or-omission,or has conspired in the wrongful act directly or indirectly causing the loss. - _- Section 309.CIT-Y ATTORNEY.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City ,--_: - Attorney the person elected or appointed shall have graduated from a law school accredited by the - - - American.Bar.Association,be an attorney at law, duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California,_shall have been_engaged in the practice of law in this State for at least five years prior to their - election-or appointment.The City Attorney shall have the power and may be required to: (a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 7 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Prosecute on behalf of the people any or all criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of this Charter or of City ordinances and such state misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute,unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (c) Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party,and represent and appear for any City officer or employee,or former City officer or employee, in any or all civil actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of their employment or by reason of their official capacity. (d) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and give their advice or opinion orally or in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the boards or officers of the City. (e) Approve in writing the form of all contracts made by and all bonds and insurance given to the City. (f) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances and City Council resolutions and amendments thereto. - Devote such time to the duties of their office and at such lace as may be specified by the (g)- - p Y p - -- - City Council. - (h) _..Perform such legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary. (i) :- . Surrender to their successor all books,papers,files,and documents pertaining to the - - - - City's affairs. i - (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City -__ Charter. I - (k) Provide advice related to compliance with the City Charter to all elected and appointed - - officials of the City. Section 310.CIT-Y-CLERK.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Clerk, --the person elected or-appointed shall have a Bachelor's Degree in business,public administration,or a ---related field,and hold a certification as a Municipal Clerk or obtain such certification within the first three -- I _ years in office. The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused, and be responsible for the _ - recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in records -- — that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) - Maintain separate records,in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and - _- resolutions,with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or -- - - . a-correct copy,and as to an ordinance requiring publication,stating that the same has been published or- posted in accordance with this Charter. -_ (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Keep all records in their possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 8 of 21 4/07/24 (f) Administer oaths or affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (g) Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself,or does in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers,or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. (h) Have charge of all City elections. (i) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. -- - Section 311.CITY TREASURER.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City _ . - . Treasurer,the person elected or appointed shall have a minimum of five years of financial and/or treasury experience,and have either: _- - A Master's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration;or A Bachelor's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration with certification -by the California Municipal Treasurer's Association,or their successor,within three years of election or appointment. __ The City Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: _ a ___ ____- ;_-__ _-_____ (a) . Receive on behalf of the City all taxes,assessments,license fees and other revenues of !. =the City,or-for the collection of which the City is responsible,and receive all taxes or other money = receivable by the City from the County, State or Federal governments,or from any court, or from any office,department or agency of the City. 1 (b) .___ Rave and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or - any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or, if no such resolution be adopted,then in-such depository designated in writing by the City Manager, and in - _ .compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the = _ handling,depositing and securing of public funds. (c) Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. - = _ _ - • --(d)- Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances,and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council. (e) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 9 of 21 4/07/24 (f) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Treasurer may,subject to the approval of the City Council, appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them, at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 312.VACANCIES,FORFEITURES AND REPLACEMENT. (a) Vacancies.A vacancy in the City Council or in any other office designated as elective by this Charter,from whatever cause arising,shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. (b) Forfeiture.If a member of the City Council is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for a period of thirty consecutive days from and after the last regular City Council meeting attended by such member,unless by permission of the City Council expressed in its official minutes,the office shall become vacant.If an elected City officer pleads guilty or no contest to or is convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude,or ceases to be an elector of the City,the office shall become - - vacant.The City Council shall declare the existence of such vacancy.Any elective officer of the City who shall accept or retain any other elective public office,except as provided in this Charter,shall be deemed -- _= thereby to have vacated the office under the City Government. =- (c) Replacement.In the event it shall fail to fill a vacancy by appointment within sixty days _ - - after such office shall become vacant,the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 313.CONFLICT OF INTEREST,NEPOTISM. (a) - Conflict of Interest.The City Council shall adopt or approve rules and regulations regulating conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealing in all City business. (b) -Nepotism.The City Council shall not appoint to a salaried position under the City government any person who is a-relative by blood or marriage within the third degree of any one or more - of the members of such City Council,nor shall the City Manager or any department head or other officer - - having appointive power appoint any relative of such person or of any Council member within such degree to any such position. - - _ : - __. ____. =This provision shall not affect the employment or promotional status of a person who has attained a -_- _ . -salaried position with the City prior to the existence of a situation contemplated by this provision; ;.. however,Council members or officers with appointive powers in such a situation shall disqualify themselves from all decisions affecting the employment and promotional status of such person. - ARTICLE IV - APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL __ ___ - Section 400.CITY MANAGER. COMPOSITION,TERM,ELIGIBILITY,REMOVAL. _... _ (a) _ Composition.There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. (b) Term. The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council;.provided, however,that the person occupying the office shall not be removed from office except as herein provided. • City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 10 of 21 4/07/24 (c) Eligibility. The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,with special reference to actual experience in and knowledge of accepted practice as regards the duties of the office as herein set forth.No person shall be eligible to be appointed City Manager or Acting City Manager while serving as a member of the City Council nor within one year following the termination of membership on the City Council. (d) Removal.The City Manager shall not be removed from office during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time the City Manager may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council:At least thirty days prior to the effective date of removal,the City Manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the Council's intentions and, if requested by the City Manager,the reasons therefor.Within seven days after receipt of such notice,the City Manager may by written notification to the City Clerk request a public hearing before the City Council,in which event the Council shall fix a time for a public hearing which shall be held at its regular meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period above referred to. The City Manager shall appear and be heard at such hearing.After furnishing the City Manager with written notice of the intended removal,the City Council may suspend the City Manager from duty,but his compensation shall continue until removal as herein provided.In removing the City Manager,the City Council shall use its uncontrolled discretion and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon any -- --particular--showing or degree of proof at the hearing,the purpose of which is to allow the City Council and -_- _ - --- the City Manager to present to each other and to the public all pertinent facts prior to the final action of removal. Section 401.POWERS AND DUTIES.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the City Manager shall be responsible.:to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Without limiting this general grant of powers and responsibilities,the City Manager shall have the power and be - - - required to: (a) Appoint,promote, demote,suspend or remove department heads,officers and employees of the City-except-elective officers and-the Chief of Police.The Chief of Police shall not be appointed or -removed until the City_Manager shall first have reviewed such appointment or removal with the City - Council and have received approval for such appointment or removal by a majority vote of the full City Council. - (b) Prepare the budget annually,submit it to the City Council,and be responsible for its administration upon adoption. - - i (c)-- __Prepare_and submit to the City Council as of the end of each fiscal year,a complete report _ __ on the finances of the City,and annually or more frequently,a current report of the principal administrative activities of the City. __. (d)=--- Keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem desirable. (e) Maintain a centralized purchasing system for all City offices,departments and agencies. (f)_ Prepare,_administer and enforce rules and regulations recommended to and adopted by the City Council governing the contracting for,purchase,inspection,storage, inventory,distribution and - -disposal of all supplies,materials and equipment required by any office,department or agency of the City government. (g) Be responsible for the compliance by the City with the laws of the State pertaining to the City,the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances,franchises and rights of the City. City of Huntington Beach • City Charter Page 11 of 21 4/07/24 • Subject to policy established by the City Council,exercise control of all administrative offices and departments of the City and of all appointive officers and employees,and prescribe such general rules and regulations as deemed necessary or proper for the general conduct of the administrative offices and departments of the City under their jurisdiction. (h) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the City Council. Section 402.ACTING CITY MANAGER.During any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager,the City Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or department heads of the City to serve as Acting City Manager.In the event the City Manager fails to make such appointment, such . appointment may be made by the City Council. Section 403.PERSONNEL.In addition to the City Council, a City Clerk,a City Treasurer,a City Attorney and City Manager,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers, assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution.The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or_resolution for such offices,officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City - Manager and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt.The system shall consist - • - of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifications for the various classes of . employment and procedures to be followed in advancement, demotion,suspension and discharge of _ employees included within the system,as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the,public-service.The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and employees who shall be - - included within the system.By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and employees included within the system.The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. - • -- _ It shall be the duty of all department heads,whether appointed or elected,to assist and cooperate with the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City in the most efficient,fiscally responsible,and harmonious manner consistent with the duties as prescribed by law,City Charter, or by ordinance. - - - -"Section 404.RETIREMENT SYSTEM. The City shall participate in a retirement system. Section 405.BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.The City Council shall establish such . _. -boards,commissions and committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly functioning of the City.All such boards,commissions and committees shall report directly to the City Council. ARTICLE V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS = _ _= Section;500.__._REGULAR ORDINANCES.ENACTMENT,ADOPTION,PUBLICATION, AMENDMENT,WHEN EFFECTIVE AND CODIFICATION. (a) - Enactment.In addition to such other acts of the City Council as are required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance, every act of the City Council establishing a fine or other penalty,or _granting a franchise,shall be by ordinance.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be substantially as follows: "The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:"No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting.Upon introduction,an ordinance shall be read by title only.Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter,the affirmative vote of at least four of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money.All ordinances shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 12 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Adoption.A regular ordinance shall be adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after its introduction.In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction,it shall be finally adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after the date it was so altered.The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. (c) Publication.The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in three places 's designated by the City Council within the City and to be published by title with a brief summary at least once within fifteen days after its adoption in a daily,semiweekly or weekly newspaper,published in the County or the City and circulated in the City,which is selected by the City Council for that purpose. Current technology shall be used to ensure the widest possible dissemination. (d) Amendment.The amendment of any section or subsection of an ordinance may be accomplished solely by the re-enactment of such section or subsection at length, as amended. (e) When Effective.Every ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption, except the following,which shall take effect upon adoption: .. (1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election; (2) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some special law or . . procedural ordinance relating thereto; _ (3) - An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, - . - or-fixing the rate of property taxation, or levying the annual tax upon property. .• - _ - - '(4) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this Charter. -_ - (f) - Codification.Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject and comprehensive ! . _ codifications of valid ordinances may be adopted by reference,with the same effect as an ordinance,in - -- _ the manner set forth herein;however,such regulations and codifications need not be published in the --" - manner required for other ordinances,but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and - - examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk prior to adoption. Ordinances codified shall be __-- i= - repealed as of the effective date of the codification.Amendments to the code shall be enacted by ordinance. _- _ Section 501.-EMERGENCY ORDINANCES.Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be - necessary as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency,may be adopted in the manner provided in _ -.— Section-500 except that such emergency ordinance may be introduced,enacted and adopted at one and the same regular or special meeting and shall take effect immediately upon adoption if passed by at least five -.affirmative votes.An emergency ordinance shall expire automatically after 120 days. Section 502.RESOLUTIONS. The City Council may act by resolution or minute order in all actions not required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance. Section"503.PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES.The City Council shall cause to be published all legal notices and other matters required to be published by law in a daily,semiweekly or weekly - t newspaper published in the County or the City and circulated in the City which is selected by the City Council for that purpose and using current technology.No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section shall invalidate any publication where it is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 13 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VI FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.FISCAL YEAR.The fiscal year of the City shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Section 601.ANNUAL BUDGET,PREPARATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.At such date as the City Manager shall determine,each beard or commission and each department head shall furnish to the City Manager,personally,or through the Director of Finance, estimates of the department's,board's or commission's revenue and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year, detailed in such manner as may be prescribed by the City Manager.In preparing the proposed budget,the City Manager shall review the estimates,hold conferences thereon with the respective department heads,boards or commissions as necessary,and may revise the estimates as may be deemed advisable. Section 602.ANNUAL BUDGET.SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least thirty days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.After reviewing the proposed budget and making such revisions as it may deem advisable,the City Council shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days prior to the beginning of each fiscal - :--year and shall cause to be published a notice thereof not less than ten days prior to said hearing. Copies of - = the proposed budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk at least ten days prior to said hearing. Section 603.ANNUAL BUDGET.PUBLIC HEARING.At the time so advertised or at any time to - - -which such public hearing shall from time to time be adjourned,the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget,at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. - Section 604.ANNUAL BUDGET.FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION.At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make ----any revisions thereof that it may deem advisable and on or before the last day of the fiscal year it shall - adopt the budget with revisions, if any,by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members - of the Council.Upon final adoption,the budget shall be in effect for the ensuing fiscal year. Copies _ 3 _ .,thereof,certified by.the City Clerk,shall be filed with the City Manager,Director of Finance,City "__.Treasurer and the person retained by the City Council to perform the post audit function,and a further ' _ =- = copy shall-be placed,and shall remainOn file in the office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for --_ - _ public inspection.The budget so certified shall be reproduced and copies made available for the use of the _ _ _ public and of departments,offices and agencies of the City. - Section.605.ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.From the effective date of the budget,the = ' -several amounts stated therein-as proposed expenditures shall be and become appropriated to the several -- __ departments,offices and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein named;provided, - however;that the City Manager may transfer funds from one object or purpose to another within the same department,office or-agency.-Ail-appropriations shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that =-= i they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered. At any public meeting after the adoption of the budget,the City Council may amend or supplement the _____-_:: budget by motion adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 606.DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE.The City Council shall prescribe by ordinance for the assessment,levy and collection of taxes upon property which is taxable for municipal purposes. If the City Council fails to fix the rate and levy taxes on or before August 31 in any year,the rate for the next preceding fiscal year shall thereupon be automatically adopted and a tax at such rate shall be deemed to have been levied on all taxable property in the City for the current fiscal year. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 14 of 21 4/07/24 Section 607.TAX LIMITS. (a) . The City Council shall not levy a property tax for municipal purposes in excess of One Dollar annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City, except as otherwise provided in this section,unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the electors.The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected, as additional taxes not subject to the above limitation, if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City of principal and interest of all bonds and judgments due and unpaid,or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year,which constitute general obligations of the City;and _= 2. A.tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City for the retirement system in - - which the City participates,due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing -- --- - fiscal year. (c)- - Special levies,in addition to the above and not subject to the above limitation,may be made annually,based-on City Council approved estimates,for the following specific purposes,but not to- - -- - -exceed the following-respective limits for those purposes for which limits are herein set forth,to wit: - parks and recreation and human services not to exceed$0.20 per One Hundred Dollars;Libraries not to - - exceed$0.15 per One Hundred Dollars; promotional interests and cultural affairs not to exceed$0.07 per One Hundred Dollars;and civil defense and disaster preparedness not to exceed$0.03 per One Hundred -_ - -`s Dollars._The.proceeds-of any special levy shall be used for no other purpose than that specified. a .. Section 608.VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX MEASURES.No tax,property tax, or other measure - whose principal purpose is the raising of revenue,or any increase in the amount thereof,shall be levied, - - - enacted or established exceptby ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of at least five(5)members of -- - the City Council;provided,however,that any tax levied or collected pursuant to Section 607(b)of this - ! - - - Charter shall be exempt from the minimum voting requirement of this section. _ - -This.section-shall.not apply to any license,permit,or any other fee or charge whose principal purpose is = --_ ---.- - - to pay or reimburse the City for the cost of performing any regulatory function of the City under its police power in connection with the City's duty to preserve or maintain the public peace,health, safety and welfare. . - _ -- This section shall not apply to any user or service fee or charge provided such fee or charge is directly ---- --- -- related to suchuse or service, is-charged to the user or person receiving such service,and is to pay or = _ reimburse the City for the costs of providing such use or service. ' This section'shall not apply to any fee or charge relating to any franchise or proprietary function of the - - City. _ _ _.: Section 609.REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX.The City Council shall not levy a tax on the transfer or conveyance of any interest in real property unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of - -- the electors voting on a proposition submitted to the electors to authorize such tax at a general or special election. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 15 of 21 4/07124 Section 610.BONDED DEBT LIMIT.The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of 12 percent of the total assessed valuation, for purposes of City taxation,of all the real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative vote of the majority required by law of the electors voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the electors. Section 611.REVENUE BONDS.Bonds which are payable only out of such revenues,other than taxes, as may be specified in such bonds,may be issued when the City Council by ordinance shall have established a procedure for the issuance of such bonds.Such bonds,payable only out of revenues, shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the City.No such bonds payable out of revenues shall be issued without the assent of the majority of the voters voting upon the proposition for issuing the same at an election at which such proposition shall have been duly submitted to the registered voters of the City. It shall be competent for the City to make contracts and covenants for the benefit of the holders of any _ .such bonds payable only from revenues and which shall not constitute a general obligation of the City for - _ -- - the_establishment of a fund_or funds,for the maintaining of adequate rates or charges,for restrictions - - - -. upon further indebtedness payable out of the same fund or revenues,for restrictions upon transfer out of such fund,and other appropriate covenants. Money placed in any such special fund for the payment of principal and/or interest on any issue of such bonds or to assure the application thereof to a specific purpose shall not be expended for any other purpose whatever except for the purpose for which such - - - _ special funds were established and shall be deemed segregated from all other funds of the City and reserved exclusively for the purpose for which such special fund was established until the purpose of its establishment shall have been fully accomplished. - _ Section 612.PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PARKS AND BEACHES. _ - . .. (a) .No public utility or park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City shall be sold,leased,exchanged or otherwise transferred or disposed of unless authorized by = - - - ,the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the --- --.affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special . _ r- election at which such proposition is submitted. -: (b)__ . No golf course,driving range,road,building over three thousand square feet in floor area —---nor structure costing more than$161,000.00 may be built on or in any park or beach or portion thereof - - _ - _ - -_ now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a - - - - - majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is - .. submitted after the appropriate environmental assessment,conceptual cost estimate,and reasonable - -_--__--._project description hasbeen completed and widely disseminated to the public.Effective January 1,2011, __ _ - and each year thereafter,the maximum cost will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for the Los - Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. - - (c) Section 612(a)and 612(b)shall not apply; - _ (1) to libraries or piers; (2) to any lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract where; --- the contract is to perform an act or provide a service in a public park or beach AND - such act was being performed or service provided at the same location prior to January 1, 1989 AND City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 16 of 21 4/07/24 - the proposed lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract would not increase the amount of parkland or beach dedicated to or used by the party performing such act or providing such service. (3) to above ground public works utility structures under 3,000 square feet; (4) to underground public works utility structures if park or beach use is not impeded; - (5) to any public works construction,maintenance or repair mandated by state or federal law that does not negatively impact recreational opportunities;or (6) to renewable energy projects that do not negatively impact recreational opportunities. (d) If any section,subsection,part,subpart,paragraph,clause or phrase of this amendment, or any amendment or revision of this amendment,is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, _- the.remaining sections,subsections,parts,subparts,paragraphs,clauses or phrases shall not be affected -- but shall remain in full force and effect. - - s Section 613.EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS.Except as hereinafter provided,the City shall be bound by a contract only if it is made in writing,approved by the City Council and signed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk or by a City officer designated by the City Council and only upon the :_ __ direction of the City Council. Exceptions to this procedure are as follows: (a) - By ordinance-or resolution the City Council may authorize the City Manager or other - - _ ?- officer to bind the City,with or without a written contract,for the acquisition of equipment,materials, _ - . supplies,labor,services or other items included within the budget approved by the City Council, and may - - impose a monetary limit upon such authority. { (b) By ordinance or resolution,the City Council may provide a method for the sale or - - _ ---exchange of personal property not needed in the City service or not fit for the purpose for which intended, - - and.for the conveyance of title thereto. - - -__- - _-(c)_ Contractsfor the sale of the products,commodities or services of any public utility } owned,controlled or operated by the City may be made by the manager of such utility or by the head of - _ the department or City Manager upon forms approved by the City Manager and at rates fixed by the City - --- --. - Council. Section 614.CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS.Except as hereinafter expressly provided,every - - contract involving an expenditure as set forth by ordinance of the City council for the construction or =-- improvement(excluding maintenance and repair)of public buildings,works,streets,drains,sewers, i -_ _-_ _ -__ = utilities;parks-and-playgrounds,and each separate purchase of materials or supplies for the same,where - ---- - - the.expenditure required for such purchase shall exceed the amount set by ordinance, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in accordance with Section 503 by two or more insertions,-the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The City Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion. After- rejecting bids,or if no bids are received,or without advertising for bids if the total amount of the contract - or project is below the amount set by ordinance,the City Council may declare and determine that in its opinion,the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees,or that the materials or supplies may be purchased at lower price in the open market, and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 17 of 21 4/07/24 City Council, it may proceed to have said work done or such materials or supplies purchased in the manner stated without further observance of the provisions of this section. All public works contracts exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be let and purchases exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be made without advertising for bids if such work or the purchase of such materials or supplies shall be deemed by the City Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life,health,or property and shall be authorized by at least five affirmative votes of the City Council. Projects for the extension,replacement or expansion of the transmission or distribution system of any existing public utility operated by the City or for the purchase of supplies or equipment for any such project or any such utility may be excepted from the requirements of this section by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 615.GRANTING OF FRANCHISES.The City Council shall by ordinance regulate the granting of franchises for the City. Section 616.INDEPENDENT AUDIT.The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for such more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made bya certified public accountant or firm of-such accountants who have no personal interest, - - direct or indirect,in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers.-The Council may, without requiring competitive bids,designate such accountant or firm annually provided that the - designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no Iaer than thirty days after the beginning of ----such fiscal year.As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year,a final audit and report shall be - _ - - - - - submitted by such accountant to the City Council,one copy thereof to be distributed to each member. . Additional copies of the audit shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public, and a copy of the financial statement as of the close of the fiscal year shall be published in the official newspaper. Section 617.INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. - (a)All revenue raised by vote of the electors or imposed by vote of the City Council on or after March 5,2002,by-a measure which states that the revenue to be raised is for the purpose of infrastructure, _ __ ___ -: . .as said term is defined in this paragraph,shall be placed in a separate fund entitled"Infrastructure Fund." - - _ ____ . The term.'_'-Infrastructure" shall mean long-lived capital assets that normally are stationary in nature and normally can be-preserved for significantly greater number of years.They include storm drains,storm - water pump stations,alleys,-streets,highways,curbs and gutters,sidewalks,bridges,street trees, --~-°- = landscaped medians,parks,-beach facilities,playgrounds,traffic signals,streetlights,block walls along -..-- - - - = -_. _ - _arterial highways,and all public buildings and public ways.Interest earned on monies in the _ Infrastructure Fund shall accrue to that account.Monies in said Fund shall be utilized only for direct costs relating to infrastructure improvements or maintenance, including construction, design,engineering, project management,inspection,oontract administration and property acquisition.Monies in said Fund - - shall not be transferred, loaned or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose. - (b)Revenues placed in the Infrastructure Fund shall not supplant existing infrastructure funding. i The average percentage of general fund revenues utilized for infrastructure improvements and maintenance,for the five-(5)year period of 1996 to 2001, is and was 14.95%.Expenditures for - - -- - - _-." ---____-_-"--.infrastructure-improvements and maintenance, subsequent to 2001,shall not be reduced below 15%of -- general fund revenues based on a five-(5)year rolling average. - (c)The City Council shall by ordinance establish a Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board to conduct an annual review and performance audit of the,Infrastructure Fund and report its findings to the City Council prior to adoption of the following fiscal-year budget. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 18 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VII ELECTIONS Section 700.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.General municipal elections shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. Section 701.SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter,or of any law,shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 702.PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,for the holding of municipal elections,so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter.In the event of such conflict,the provisions of this Charter shall control and prevail,in accordance with Section 103 of this Charter. Section 703.INITIATIVE,REFERENDUM AND RECALL.There are hereby reserved to the electors of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may -- --__ . .be amended,governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers,shall apply to ' - __ _ the use thereof in the City so far as such provisions of the Elections Code are not in conflict with the provisions of this Charter. _ . -Section 704.NOMINATION PAPERS.Nomination papers for candidates for elective municipal office - must be signed by not less than twenty nor more than thirty electors of the City. Section 705.SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.As in Section 300,the City Charter shall determine the term of the City's elective officers,the length of term,and the - _ _ .- - election cycle in which the election for those offices occur for the City's elective officers. (a)Beginning in 2026,for all municipal elections: - - (1)"Elector"means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older,and a resident of the City on or before the day of an election. !` _ (2)The City may verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification. _ : _ (3)The City may provide at least 20 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant voting __ -.--- - locations for in-person voting-dispersed evenly throughout the City,in addition to any City facility voting locations. (4)The_City_may_monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS _ : _ Section 800.TRANSITION.Elective officers and elective officers whose offices are made appointive of -the City shall continue to hold such offices until the completion of their current terms and the election or appointment and qualification of their respective successors under this Charter.All boards,commissions and committees presently in existence shall continue to act in accordance with their original grant of authority until such time as the City Council adopts appropriate ordinances pertaining to their activities or for one year,whichever occurs first.All lawful ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations,and portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 19 of 21 4/07/24 are hereby continued in,force until the same shall have been duly repealed,amended,changed or superseded by proper authority. Section 801.DEFINITIONS.Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires,as used in this Charter: (a) "Shall" is mandatory,and"may" is permissive. (b) "City" is the City of Huntington Beach and"department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer,"or"employee"is a department,board,commission,agency,officer or employee,as the case may be,of the City of Huntington Beach. (c) "County" is the County of Orange. (d) "State" is the State of California. (e) The masculine includes the feminine and the feminine includes the masculine. - (f) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. (g) "Person" includes firm and corporation. - Section-802.VIOLATIONS.The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor. Section 803.PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION MEASURE. (a).-- . _The City shall not enact or enforce any measure which mandates the price or other - consideration payable to the owner in connection with the sale,lease,rent,exchange or other transfer by _ the owner of real property.Any such measure is hereby repealed. - _ - - (b) - The word"mandates"_as used in subsection(a)includes any measure taken by ordinance, = resolution,administrative regulation or other action of the City to establish,continue,implement or enforce any control or system of controls on the price or other terms on which real property in the city __ d may be offered,sold,leased,rented,exchanged or otherwise transferred by its owner.The words "real - - - property" as used in subsection(a)refer to any parcel of land or site,either improved or unimproved,on _._..- --_. which a dwelling unitor residential accommodation is or may be situated for use as a home,residence or sleeping place. (c) This Section 803 shall not apply to: - 1 _ ._ - -.-. (1) any real property which contains serious health, safety,fire or -,- - building code violations, excluding those caused by disasters,for which a civil or ---- criminal citation has been issued by the City and remains unabated for six - -- _-_ _ _----_ months or longer; (2) any real property owned by a public entity,and real property where the owner has agreed by contract with the public entity,including the City and any of its related agencies,to accept a financial contribution or other tangible - --- - benefit including without limitation,assistance under the Community Redevelopment Law; (3) any planning or zoning power of the City as relates to the use, occupancy or improvement of real property and to any real property which the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 20 of 21 4/07/24 City or any of its related agencies may acquire by eminent domain,purchase, grant or donation; (4) any power of the City to require a business license for the sale or rental of real property,whether for regulation or general revenue purposes; (5) any dwelling unit or accommodation in any hotel,motel or other facility when the transient occupancy of that dwelling unit or accommodation is subject to a transient occupancy tax;or (6) to impair the obligation of any contract entered into prior to the enactment of this Section 803 or otherwise required by State law. Section 804.CHARTER REVIEW.The City Council shall determine if there is a need to convene a citizen's Charter Review Commission to conduct a review of the City Charter no less frequently than every ten years. • Section 805.SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. It shall be lawful to possess, sell, display,use or -- -discharge within the City,those fireworks that are defined and classified as Safe and Sane Fireworks _ _ - --- (a.k.a.`-`state-approved fireworks")in the California State Fireworks Law(sections 12500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and the relevant sections of Code of Regulations Title 19, Subchapter 6)subject to regulation by City Council. Section 806.DISPLAY OF FLAGS.Except as otherwise provided herein,the City shall only fly or display.at or on any of the City's properties the following flags:the American flag,the POW/MIA flag,the State of California flag,the Huntington Beach City flag,the County of Orange flag,or any of the flags _of the six branches of service:the Army,Navy,Air Force, Coast Guard,Marine Corps,and Space Force. During the Summer Olympic Games,the Mayor is authorized to order the display of the official Olympic flags for four weeks prior to the dates of the games,and for up to two weeks thereafter.The City may -- . -- display any other flag in additionto_those-.already enumerated,but only if authorized by a unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. -..-=Section 807.Environmental-Protection.No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change _ may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed _--_- _ general_.plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the - - - -__ - environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors _ _ __ _ -- voting on such proposition at-a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City -__.Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 21 of 21 4107/24 ( !! ) � CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH �cFCp �//A' Lisa Lane Barnes I City Clerk State of California } County of Orange } ss City of Huntington Beach } I, Pat Burns, Mayor, and I, Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk, in and for the City of Huntington Beach, California, do hereby certify and authenticate that the following are full, true and correct copies of documents required to be submitted to the California Secretary of State and Orange County Clerk-Recorder in accordance with Government Code Section 34460, and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5th day of November, 2024. 1. Copy of Revised City Charter of the City of Huntington Beach for acceptance and filing (Att#1) 2. Copy of Charter Legislative Draft (Att #2) 3. Certificate of Proceedings in Adoption of Charter Amendment Measure U - Passed) (Att #3) 4. Impartial Analysis and complete text of Charter Amendment Measure U — "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. be approved by the voters? (Att #4) 5. Certified copies of pages from Orange County's Voter Information Guide relating to Huntington Beach Measure U (Att #5) 6. Copies of Arguments and Rebuttals — Charter Amendment Measure U (Att #6) 7. Proof of Publications of Notice of Election (English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese) (Att #7) 8. Resolution No. 2024-59 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, including Exhibit "A" Certificate of Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential Primary Election Returns (Att #8) I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd day of January, 2025. VIA414-1 /14--& Sa1/14—' 76--i,.. --Z-r_,-r...-z.,--2 Pat Burns, Mayor Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach Office: (714)536—5405 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov HB Charter Amendment Documentation January 22, 2025 Page 2 Attest: Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Office: (714)536—5405 I 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On January 22, 2025 before me, Tania Moore, Notary Public, personally appeared Pat Burns and Lisa Lane Barnes who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. + �, TANIA MOOIiE WITNESS my hand and official seal. ;� Notary public•California OrangeCounty q F R+ Commission#135 • �q 365 My Comm.Expires May 20,2025 (Seal) (Notary ig ture) ATTACHMENT 1 Copy of Revised Charter CIT /HUNTINGTON BEACH • City Char ter Incorporated February 17, 1909 , i,,NT..' k,FPORa TEIN6• - 0 o ..�n I / t \\11%.Nii :•.FB..::::9••pow'' o �FCOUNTY \0\' �1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY CHARTER ✓/��NTINu10 ;"sAI 's ue%: zll C°LINTY 0" // Incorporated, February 17, 1909 (Election February 9, 1909; 94 votes cast for incorporation and 25 votes against) CHARTER AMENDMENTS Effective Dates Charter Election Certified- Res. 773 Results 5/3/37 5/17/37 Amendments 2/2/40 Amendments 1/29/47 Amendments 1/27/49 Amendments 5/9/49 Revised 5/1/50 New Charter 2/10/66 Amendments 1/18/71 Amendments .6/5/75 Amendments ..12/10/76 Amendments 7/17/78 Amendments..(Consolidation November) .12/9/82 Amendments 12/7/84 Amendments ....12/7/90 Amendments 4/22/02 Revised .(Certified by the Secretary of State 1/6/11) 12/6/10 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 12/30/14) 12/1/14 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 4/23/24) 4/2/24 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State/ /25) 11/5/24 City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 1 of 21 4/07/24 CITY CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I.INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.Name Section 101. Seal Section 102.Boundaries Section 103.Powers of City Section 104. Construction Section 105.Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE II.FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200. Council-Manager Form of Government ARTICLE M. ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.City Council,Attorney,Clerk and Treasurer. Terms Section 301.Powers Vested in City Council Section 302.Compensation Section 303.Meetings and Location Section 304.Quorums,Proceedings and Rules of Order Section 305.Presiding Officer Section 306.Mayor Pro Tempore Section 307.Non-interference with Administration Section 308.Official Bonds Section 309.City Attorney.Powers and Duties Section 310.City Clerk. Powers and Duties Section 311. City Treasurer. Powers and Duties Section 312.Vacancies,Forfeitures and Replacement Section 313. Conflict of Interest,Nepotism ARTICLE IV.APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400. City Manager.Composition,Term,Eligibility,Removal Section 401. Powers and Duties Section 402.Acting City Manager Section 403.Personnel Section 404.Retirement System Section 405.Boards,Commissions and Committees ARTICLE V.ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500.Regular Ordinances. Enactment,Adoption,Publication,Amendment, When Effective and Codification Section 501. Emergency Ordinances Section 502.Resolutions Section 503. Publishing of Legal Notices City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 2 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VI.FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.Fiscal Year Section 601.Annual Budget,Preparation by the City Manager Section 602.Annual Budget. Submission to the City Council Section 603.Annual Budget.Public Hearing Section 604.Annual Budget. Further Consideration and Adoption Section 605.Annual Budget Appropriations Section 606.Determination of City Tax Rate Section 607.Tax Limits Section 608.Vote Required for Tax Measures Section 609.Real Estate Transfer Tax Section 610.Bonded Debt Limit Section 611.Revenue Bonds Section 612.Public Utilities and Parks and Beaches Section 613.Execution of Contracts Section 614. Contracts on Public Works Section 615.Granting of Franchises Section 616.Independent Audit Section 617.Infrastructure Fund ARTICLE VII.ELECTIONS Section 700.General Municipal Elections Section 701. Special Municipal Elections Section 702.Procedure for Holding Elections Section 703.Initiative,Referendum and Recall Section 704.Nomination Papers Section 705. Special Provisions Relating to Municipal Elections ARTICLE VIII.MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.Transition Section 801.Definitions Section 802.Violations Section 803.Property Rights Protection Measure Section 804.Charter Review Section 805. Safe and Sane Fireworks Section 806.Display of Flags Section 807.Environmental Protection City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 3 of 21 4/07/24 CHARTER We,the people of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California believe fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for confidence in government,that ethics and integrity are the foundation of public trust and that just governance is built upon these values.Through the enactment of this Charter as the fundamental law of the City of Huntington Beach under the Constitution of the State of California,we do hereby exercise the privilege of retaining for ourselves,the benefits of local government,by enacting the laws,rules,regulations and procedures set forth herein pertaining to the governance and operation of our City. It is incumbent upon those who govern and make decisions for and on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to legally,as well as morally, abide by the provisions of this Charter,in its strictest sense,to assure the continued success and well-being of our fair City. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.NAME.The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Huntington Beach shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under its present name of"City of Huntington Beach." Section 101.SEAL. The City shall have an official seal which may be changed from time to time by ordinance. The present official seal shall continue to be the official seal of the City until changed in the manner stated. Section 102.BOUNDARIES. The boundaries of the City shall continue as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law. Section 103.POWERS OF CITY. The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this Charter or in the Constitution of the State of California. Section 104.CONSTRUCTION. The general grant of power to the City under this Charter shall be construed broadly in favor of the City. The specific provisions enumerated in this Charter are intended to be and shall be interpreted as limitations upon the general grant of power and shall be construed narrowly. If any provisions of this Charter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Section 105.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof,jointly or in cooperation,by contract or otherwise,with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof,or the United States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE II FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200.COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT. The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the Council-Manager form of government. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 4 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE III ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASURER.TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified.Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk,City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their successors.A City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968, and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council,the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following the certification of the election. Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. If no candidate meets the qualifications for office of the City Clerk,City Treasurer,or City Attorney,the City Council shall fill that position by appointment until the next municipal general election in which a qualified candidate is elected. Section 301.POWERS VESTED IN CITY COUNCIL.All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. Section 302.COMPENSATION.The members of the City Council including the Mayor shall receive as compensation for their services as such a monthly salary in the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars per month. In addition,each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City Council for Council authorized traveling and other expenses when on official duty upon submission of itemized expense accounts therefor. In addition,members shall receive such reasonable and adequate amounts as may be established by ordinance,which amounts shall be deemed to be reimbursement to them of other routine and ordinary expenses, losses and costs imposed upon them by virtue of their serving as City Councilpersons. Section 303.MEETINGS AND LOCATION. (a) Regular Meetings. The City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such time as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution and may adjourn or re-adjourn any regular meeting to a date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes.If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment, such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings. If at any time any regular meeting falls on a holiday such regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. (b) Special Meetings.A special meeting may be called at any time by the Mayor,or by a majority of the members of the City Council,by written notice to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation,radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 5 of 21 4/07/24 notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted.No other business shall be considered at such meeting. If any person entitled to such written notice files a written waiver of notice with the City Clerk, it may be dispensed with. This notice requirement shall be considered fulfilled as to any person who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. In the event of an emergency affecting the public peace,health or safety, a special meeting may be called as provided in this section with less than twenty-four hours written notice by the Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor's absence or by any member of the City Council in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem provided that the nature of the emergency is set forth in the minutes of the meeting. (c) Place of Meetings.All regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the City or in such place within the City to which any such meeting may be adjourned. If,by reason of fire, flood or other emergency, it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated,the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place within the City as is designated by the Mayor,or, if he should fail to act,by a majority of the members of the City Council. (d) Open Meetings.All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open and public,and all persons shall be permitted to attend such meetings,except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to executive sessions. Subject to the rules governing the conduct of City Council meetings,no person shall be denied the right to be heard by the City Council. (e) Dissemination of Information.The City Council shall adopt rules to ensure thorough and timely dissemination of information via current technology by resolution. Section 304.QUORUMS,PROCEEDINGS AND RULES OF ORDER. (a) Quorum.A majority of the members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum to do business but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time. In the absence of all the members of the City Council from any regular meeting or adjourned regular meeting,the City Clerk may declare the same adjourned to a stated day and hour.The City Clerk shall cause written notice of a meeting adjourned by less than a quorum or by the City Clerk to be delivered personally or by mail to each Council member at least twenty-four hours before the time to which the meeting is adjourned,or such notice may be dispensed with in the same manner as specified in this Charter for dispensing with notice of special meetings of the City Council. (b) Proceedings. The City Council shall judge the qualification of its members as set forth by the Charter. It shall judge all election returns. Each member of the City Council shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or proceeding pending before the City Council. The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses,to examine them under oath and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the City and be attested by the City Clerk. They shall be served and complied with in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions. Disobedience of such subpoenas,or the refusal to testify(upon other than constitutional grounds), shall constitute a misdemeanor, and shall be punishable in the same manner as violations of this Charter are punishable. The City Council shall have control of all legal business and proceedings and all property of the legal department,and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or may contract for any prosecution, litigation or other legal matter or business. (c) Rules of Order.The City Council shall establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and evict or prosecute any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings.Upon adoption of any ordinance,resolution,or order for payment of money,or upon the demand of any City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 6 of 21 4/07/24 member,the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. Section 305.PRESIDING OFFICER.At the Council meeting at which any Council member is installed following any general or special municipal election,and at any time when there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor,the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer,who shall have the title of Mayor. The Mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings.The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes; shall have the primary but not the exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies,programs and needs of the City government to the people,and as occasion requires,may inform the people of any major change in policy or program;and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council. The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 306.MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore,who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability or at the Mayor's request. Section 307.NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,no member of the City Council shall order,directly or indirectly,the appointment by the City Manager,or by any of the department heads in administrative service of the City,of any person to any office or employment,or removal therefrom.Except for the purpose of investigation and inquiry,the members of the City Council shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and no member of the City Council shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager,either publicly or privately. No elected department head or staff of the Office of the elected department head shall be a member of the management negotiation team for the purposes of negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the employee bargaining units. Section 308.OFFICIAL BONDS. The City Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officials or employees who are required by this Charter or by ordinance to give such bonds.All bonds shall be executed by responsible corporate surety,shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney,and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City.A blanket bond may be used if it provides the same protection as the required separate bond would provide. In all cases wherein an employee of the City is required to furnish a faithful performance bond,there shall be no personal liability upon,or any right to recover against,the employee's superior officer or other officer or employee or the bond of the latter,unless such superior officer,or other officer or employee is a party to the act or omission,or has conspired in the wrongful act directly or indirectly causing the loss. Section 309.CITY ATTORNEY.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Attorney the person elected or appointed shall have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association,be an attorney at law,duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California,shall have been engaged in the practice of law in this State for at least five years prior to their election or appointment.The City Attorney shall have the power and may be required to: (a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 7 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Prosecute on behalf of the people any or all criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of this Charter or of City ordinances and such state misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute,unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (c) Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party,and represent and appear for any City officer or employee,or former City officer or employee, in any or all civil actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of their employment or by reason of their official capacity. (d) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council,unless excused, and give their advice or opinion orally or in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the boards or officers of the City. (e) Approve in writing the form of all contracts made by and all bonds and insurance given to the City. (f) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances and City Council resolutions and amendments thereto. (g) Devote such time to the duties of their office and at such place as may be specified by the City Council. (h) Perform such legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary. (i) Surrender to their successor all books, papers, files, and documents pertaining to the City's affairs. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. (k) Provide advice related to compliance with the City Charter to all elected and appointed officials of the City. Section 310.CITY CLERK.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Clerk, the person elected or appointed shall have a Bachelor's Degree in business,public administration,or a related field,and hold a certification as a Municipal Clerk or obtain such certification within the first three years in office. The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in records that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate records, in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions,with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or a correct copy, and as to an ordinance requiring publication, stating that the same has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter. (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Keep all records in their possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 8 of 21 4/07/24 (f) Administer oaths or affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (g) Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself, or does in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers,or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. (h) Have charge of all City elections. (i) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 311.CITY TREASURER.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Treasurer,the person elected or appointed shall have a minimum of five years of financial and/or treasury experience,and have either: A Master's Degree in accounting,finance,business, or public administration; or A Bachelor's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration with certification by the California Municipal Treasurer's Association,or their successor,within three years of election or appointment. The City Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Receive on behalf of the City all taxes,assessments,license fees and other revenues of the City,or for the collection of which the City is responsible,and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County, State or Federal governments,or from any court, or from any office,department or agency of the City. (b) Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or, if no such resolution be adopted,then in such depository designated in writing by the City Manager,and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling,depositing and securing of public funds. (c) Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. (d) Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances, and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council. (e) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 9 of 21 4/07/24 (f) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Treasurer may, subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 312.VACANCIES,FORFEITURES AND REPLACEMENT. (a) Vacancies.A vacancy in the City Council or in any other office designated as elective by this Charter,from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. (b) Forfeiture. If a member of the City Council is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for a period of thirty consecutive days from and after the last regular City Council meeting attended by such member,unless by permission of the City Council expressed in its official minutes,the office shall become vacant.If an elected City officer pleads guilty or no contest to or is convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude,or ceases to be an elector of the City,the office shall become vacant.The City Council shall declare the existence of such vacancy.Any elective officer of the City who shall accept or retain any other elective public office,except as provided in this Charter,shall be deemed thereby to have vacated the office under the City Government. (c) Replacement. In the event it shall fail to fill a vacancy by appointment within sixty days after such office shall become vacant,the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 313.CONFLICT OF INTEREST,NEPOTISM. (a) Conflict of Interest. The City Council shall adopt or approve rules and regulations regulating conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealing in all City business. (b) Nepotism.The City Council shall not appoint to a salaried position under the City government any person who is a relative by blood or marriage within the third degree of any one or more of the members of such City Council,nor shall the City Manager or any department head or other officer having appointive power appoint any relative of such person or of any Council member within such degree to any such position. This provision shall not affect the employment or promotional status of a person who has attained a salaried position with the City prior to the existence of a situation contemplated by this provision; however,Council members or officers with appointive powers in such a situation shall disqualify themselves from all decisions affecting the employment and promotional status of such person. ARTICLE IV APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400.CITY MANAGER. COMPOSITION,TERM,ELIGIBILITY,REMOVAL. (a) Composition. There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. (b) Term.The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council;provided, however,that the person occupying the office shall not be removed from office except as herein provided. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 10 of 21 4/07/24 (c) Eligibility.The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,with special reference to actual experience in and knowledge of accepted practice as regards the duties of the office as herein set forth.No person shall be eligible to be appointed City Manager or Acting City Manager while serving as a member of the City Council nor within one year following the termination of membership on the City Council. (d) Removal.The City Manager shall not be removed from office during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time the City Manager may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.At least thirty days prior to the effective date of removal,the City Manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the Council's intentions and, if requested by the City Manager,the reasons therefor. Within seven days after receipt of such notice,the City Manager may by written notification to the City Clerk request a public hearing before the City Council, in which event the Council shall fix a time for a public hearing which shall be held at its regular meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period above referred to. The City Manager shall appear and be heard at such hearing.After furnishing the City Manager with written notice of the intended removal,the City Council may suspend the City Manager from duty,but his compensation shall continue until removal as herein provided.In removing the City Manager,the City Council shall use its uncontrolled discretion and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon any particular showing or degree of proof at the hearing,the purpose of which is to allow the City Council and the City Manager to present to each other and to the public all pertinent facts prior to the final action of removal. Section 401.POWERS AND DUTIES.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Without limiting this general grant of powers and responsibilities,the City Manager shall have the power and be required to: (a) Appoint,promote,demote,suspend or remove department heads,officers and employees of the City except elective officers and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall not be appointed or removed until the City Manager shall first have reviewed such appointment or removal with the City Council and have received approval for such appointment or removal by a majority vote of the full City Council. (b) Prepare the budget annually, submit it to the City Council,and be responsible for its administration upon adoption. (c) Prepare and submit to the City Council as of the end of each fiscal year,a complete report on the fmances of the City,and annually or more frequently,a current report of the principal administrative activities of the City. (d) Keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem desirable. (e) Maintain a centralized purchasing system for all City offices,departments and agencies. (f) Prepare,administer and enforce rules and regulations recommended to and adopted by the City Council governing the contracting for,purchase, inspection, storage, inventory,distribution and disposal of all supplies,materials and equipment required by any office,department or agency of the City government. (g) Be responsible for the compliance by the City with the laws of the State pertaining to the City,the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances,franchises and rights of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 11 of 21 4/07/24 Subject to policy established by the City Council,exercise control of all administrative offices and departments of the City and of all appointive officers and employees,and prescribe such general rules and regulations as deemed necessary or proper for the general conduct of the administrative offices and departments of the City under their jurisdiction. (h) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the City Council. Section 402.ACTING CITY MANAGER. During any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager,the City Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or department heads of the City to serve as Acting City Manager. In the event the City Manager fails to make such appointment,such appointment may be made by the City Council. Section 403.PERSONNEL.In addition to the City Council, a City Clerk,a City Treasurer,a City Attorney and City Manager,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers, assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution.The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such offices, officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City Manager and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt. The system shall consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifications for the various classes of employment and procedures to be followed in advancement,demotion, suspension and discharge of employees included within the system,as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the public service.The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and employees who shall be included within the system.By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and employees included within the system. The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. It shall be the duty of all department heads,whether appointed or elected,to assist and cooperate with the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City in the most efficient,fiscally responsible,and harmonious manner consistent with the duties as prescribed by law,City Charter,or by ordinance. Section 404.RETIREMENT SYSTEM.The City shall participate in a retirement system. Section 405.BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES. The City Council shall establish such boards,commissions and committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly functioning of the City.All such boards,commissions and committees shall report directly to the City Council. ARTICLE V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500. REGULAR ORDINANCES.ENACTMENT,ADOPTION,PUBLICATION, AMENDMENT,WHEN EFFECTIVE AND CODIFICATION. (a) Enactment. In addition to such other acts of the City Council as are required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance,every act of the City Council establishing a fine or other penalty,or granting a franchise,shall be by ordinance.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be substantially as follows: "The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:"No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting.Upon introduction,an ordinance shall be read by title only.Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter,the affirmative vote of at least four of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money.All ordinances shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 12 of 21 4/07/24 (b) Adoption.A regular ordinance shall be adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after its introduction.In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction,it shall be finally adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after the date it was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. (c) Publication. The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in three places designated by the City Council within the City and to be published by title with a brief summary at least once within fifteen days after its adoption in a daily, semiweekly or weekly newspaper,published in the County or the City and circulated in the City,which is selected by the City Council for that purpose. Current technology shall be used to ensure the widest possible dissemination. (d) Amendment.The amendment of any section or subsection of an ordinance may be accomplished solely by the re-enactment of such section or subsection at length,as amended. (e) When Effective.Every ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption,except the following,which shall take effect upon adoption: (1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election; (2) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some special law or procedural ordinance relating thereto; (3) An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, or fixing the rate of property taxation,or levying the annual tax upon property. (4) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this Charter. (f) Codification.Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject and comprehensive codifications of valid ordinances may be adopted by reference,with the same effect as an ordinance, in the manner set forth herein;however, such regulations and codifications need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances,but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk prior to adoption. Ordinances codified shall be repealed as of the effective date of the codification.Amendments to the code shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 501.EMERGENCY ORDINANCES.Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency,may be adopted in the manner provided in Section 500 except that such emergency ordinance may be introduced,enacted and adopted at one and the same regular or special meeting and shall take effect immediately upon adoption if passed by at least five affirmative votes.An emergency ordinance shall expire automatically after 120 days. Section 502.RESOLUTIONS. The City Council may act by resolution or minute order in all actions not required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance. Section 503.PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES. The City Council shall cause to be published all legal notices and other matters required to be published by law in a daily, semiweekly or weekly newspaper published in the County or the City and circulated in the City which is selected by the City Council for that purpose and using current technology.No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section shall invalidate any publication where it is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 13 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VI FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.FISCAL YEAR.The fiscal year of the City shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Section 601.ANNUAL BUDGET,PREPARATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.At such date as the City Manager shall determine,each board or commission and each department head shall furnish to the City Manager,personally,or through the Director of Finance,estimates of the department's,board's or commission's revenue and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year,detailed in such manner as may be prescribed by the City Manager.In preparing the proposed budget,the City Manager shall review the estimates,hold conferences thereon with the respective department heads,boards or commissions as necessary,and may revise the estimates as may be deemed advisable. Section 602.ANNUAL BUDGET. SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL.The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least thirty days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.After reviewing the proposed budget and making such revisions as it may deem advisable,the City Council shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and shall cause to be published a notice thereof not less than ten days prior to said hearing. Copies of the proposed budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk at least ten days prior to said hearing. Section 603.ANNUAL BUDGET.PUBLIC HEARING.At the time so advertised or at any time to which such public hearing shall from time to time be adjourned,the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget,at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. Section 604.ANNUAL BUDGET.FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION.At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make any revisions thereof that it may deem advisable and on or before the last day of the fiscal year it shall adopt the budget with revisions, if any,by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the Council.Upon final adoption,the budget shall be in effect for the ensuing fiscal year. Copies thereof,certified by the City Clerk, shall be filed with the City Manager,Director of Finance,City Treasurer and the person retained by the City Council to perform the post audit function,and a further copy shall be placed,and shall remain on file in the office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for public inspection.The budget so certified shall be reproduced and copies made available for the use of the public and of departments,offices and agencies of the City. Section 605.ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.From the effective date of the budget,the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures shall be and become appropriated to the several departments,offices and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein named; provided, however,that the City Manager may transfer funds from one object or purpose to another within the same department,office or agency.All appropriations shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered. At any public meeting after the adoption of the budget,the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 606.DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE.The City Council shall prescribe by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of taxes upon property which is taxable for municipal purposes.If the City Council fails to fix the rate and levy taxes on or before August 31 in any year,the rate for the next preceding fiscal year shall thereupon be automatically adopted and a tax at such rate shall be deemed to have been levied on all taxable property in the City for the current fiscal year. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 14 of 21 4/07/24 Section 607.TAX LIMITS. (a) The City Council shall not levy a property tax for municipal purposes in excess of One Dollar annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City,except as otherwise provided in this section,unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the electors. The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected,as additional taxes not subject to the above limitation,if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City of principal and interest of all bonds and judgments due and unpaid,or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year,which constitute general obligations of the City;and 2. A tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City for the retirement system in which the City participates,due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year. (c) Special levies, in addition to the above and not subject to the above limitation,may be made annually,based on City Council approved estimates,for the following specific purposes,but not to exceed the following respective limits for those purposes for which limits are herein set forth,to wit: parks and recreation and human services not to exceed$0.20 per One Hundred Dollars;Libraries not to exceed$0.15 per One Hundred Dollars;promotional interests and cultural affairs not to exceed$0.07 per One Hundred Dollars;and civil defense and disaster preparedness not to exceed$0.03 per One Hundred Dollars. The proceeds of any special levy shall be used for no other purpose than that specified. Section 608.VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX MEASURES.No tax,property tax, or other measure whose principal purpose is the raising of revenue,or any increase in the amount thereof, shall be levied, enacted or established except by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of at least five(5)members of the City Council;provided,however,that any tax levied or collected pursuant to Section 607(b)of this Charter shall be exempt from the minimum voting requirement of this section. This section shall not apply to any license,permit,or any other fee or charge whose principal purpose is to pay or reimburse the City for the cost of performing any regulatory function of the City under its police power in connection with the City's duty to preserve or maintain the public peace,health, safety and welfare. This section shall not apply to any user or service fee or charge provided such fee or charge is directly related to such use or service, is charged to the user or person receiving such service,and is to pay or reimburse the City for the costs of providing such use or service. This section shall not apply to any fee or charge relating to any franchise or proprietary function of the City. Section 609.REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX.The City Council shall not levy a tax on the transfer or conveyance of any interest in real property unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition submitted to the electors to authorize such tax at a general or special election. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 15 of 21 4/07/24 Section 610.BONDED DEBT LIMIT. The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of 12 percent of the total assessed valuation, for purposes of City taxation,of all the real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative vote of the majority required by law of the electors voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the electors. Section 611.REVENUE BONDS.Bonds which are payable only out of such revenues,other than taxes, as may be specified in such bonds,may be issued when the City Council by ordinance shall have established a procedure for the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds,payable only out of revenues, shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the City.No such bonds payable out of revenues shall be issued without the assent of the majority of the voters voting upon the proposition for issuing the same at an election at which such proposition shall have been duly submitted to the registered voters of the City. It shall be competent for the City to make contracts and covenants for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds payable only from revenues and which shall not constitute a general obligation of the City for the establishment of a fund or funds,for the maintaining of adequate rates or charges,for restrictions upon further indebtedness payable out of the same fund or revenues,for restrictions upon transfer out of such fund,and other appropriate covenants. Money placed in any such special fund for the payment of principal and/or interest on any issue of such bonds or to assure the application thereof to a specific purpose shall not be expended for any other purpose whatever except for the purpose for which such special funds were established and shall be deemed segregated from all other funds of the City and reserved exclusively for the purpose for which such special fund was established until the purpose of its establishment shall have been fully accomplished. Section 612.PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PARKS AND BEACHES. (a) No public utility or park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City shall be sold, leased,exchanged or otherwise transferred or disposed of unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. (b) No golf course,driving range,road, building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$161,000.00 may be built on or in any park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted after the appropriate environmental assessment,conceptual cost estimate,and reasonable project description has been completed and widely disseminated to the public.Effective January 1,2011, and each year thereafter,the maximum cost will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. (c) Section 612(a)and 612(b)shall not apply; (1) to libraries or piers; (2) to any lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract where; - the contract is to perform an act or provide a service in a public park or beach AND - such act was being performed or service provided at the same location prior to January 1, 1989 AND City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 16 of 21 4/07/24 - the proposed lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract would not increase the amount of parkland or beach dedicated to or used by the party performing such act or providing such service. (3) to above ground public works utility structures under 3,000 square feet; (4) to underground public works utility structures if park or beach use is not impeded; (5) to any public works construction,maintenance or repair mandated by state or federal law that does not negatively impact recreational opportunities; or (6) to renewable energy projects that do not negatively impact recreational opportunities. (d) If any section,subsection,part, subpart,paragraph,clause or phrase of this amendment, or any amendment or revision of this amendment, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections,parts, subparts,paragraphs,clauses or phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect. Section 613.EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS.Except as hereinafter provided,the City shall be bound by a contract only if it is made in writing,approved by the City Council and signed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk or by a City officer designated by the City Council and only upon the direction of the City Council. Exceptions to this procedure are as follows: (a) By ordinance or resolution the City Council may authorize the City Manager or other officer to bind the City,with or without a written contract,for the acquisition of equipment,materials, supplies, labor, services or other items included within the budget approved by the City Council,and may impose a monetary limit upon such authority. (b) By ordinance or resolution,the City Council may provide a method for the sale or exchange of personal property not needed in the City service or not fit for the purpose for which intended, and for the conveyance of title thereto. (c) Contracts for the sale of the products,commodities or services of any public utility owned,controlled or operated by the City may be made by the manager of such utility or by the head of the department or City Manager upon forms approved by the City Manager and at rates fixed by the City Council. Section 614.CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS.Except as hereinafter expressly provided,every contract involving an expenditure as set forth by ordinance of the City Council for the construction or improvement(excluding maintenance and repair)of public buildings,works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities,parks and playgrounds,and each separate purchase of materials or supplies for the same,where the expenditure required for such purchase shall exceed the amount set by ordinance, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in accordance with Section 503 by two or more insertions,the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The City Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion.After rejecting bids,or if no bids are received, or without advertising for bids if the total amount of the contract or project is below the amount set by ordinance,the City Council may declare and determine that in its opinion,the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees,or that the materials or supplies may be purchased at lower price in the open market,and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 17 of 21 4/07/24 City Council, it may proceed to have said work done or such materials or supplies purchased in the manner stated without further observance of the provisions of this section. All public works contracts exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be let and purchases exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be made without advertising for bids if such work or the purchase of such materials or supplies shall be deemed by the City Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life,health,or property and shall be authorized by at least five affirmative votes of the City Council. Projects for the extension,replacement or expansion of the transmission or distribution system of any existing public utility operated by the City or for the purchase of supplies or equipment for any such project or any such utility may be excepted from the requirements of this section by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 615.GRANTING OF FRANCHISES.The City Council shall by ordinance regulate the granting of franchises for the City. Section 616.INDEPENDENT AUDIT.The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for such more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers.The Council may, without requiring competitive bids,designate such accountant or firm annually provided that the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later than thirty days after the beginning of such fiscal year.As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year,a final audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the City Council,one copy thereof to be distributed to each member. Additional copies of the audit shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public,and a copy of the financial statement as of the close of the fiscal year shall be published in the official newspaper. Section 617.INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (a)All revenue raised by vote of the electors or imposed by vote of the City Council on or after March 5,2002,by a measure which states that the revenue to be raised is for the purpose of infrastructure, as said term is defined in this paragraph, shall be placed in a separate fund entitled"Infrastructure Fund." The term "Infrastructure" shall mean long-lived capital assets that normally are stationary in nature and normally can be preserved for significantly greater number of years. They include storm drains, storm water pump stations,alleys,streets,highways,curbs and gutters, sidewalks,bridges,street trees, landscaped medians,parks,beach facilities,playgrounds,traffic signals,streetlights,block walls along arterial highways,and all public buildings and public ways.Interest earned on monies in the Infrastructure Fund shall accrue to that account. Monies in said Fund shall be utilized only for direct costs relating to infrastructure improvements or maintenance, including construction, design,engineering, project management, inspection,contract administration and property acquisition. Monies in said Fund shall not be transferred, loaned or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose. (b)Revenues placed in the Infrastructure Fund shall not supplant existing infrastructure funding. The average percentage of general fund revenues utilized for infrastructure improvements and maintenance,for the five-(5)year period of 1996 to 2001, is and was 14.95%.Expenditures for infrastructure improvements and maintenance, subsequent to 2001,shall not be reduced below 15%of general fund revenues based on a five-(5)year rolling average. (c)The City Council shall by ordinance establish a Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board to conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its findings to the City Council prior to adoption of the following fiscal-year budget. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 18 of 21 4/07/24 ARTICLE VII ELECTIONS Section 700.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. General municipal elections shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. Section 701.SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter,or of any law,shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 702.PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California, as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,for the holding of municipal elections, so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter. In the event of such conflict,the provisions of this Charter shall control and prevail,in accordance with Section 103 of this Charter. Section 703.INITIATIVE,REFERENDUM AND RECALL. There are hereby reserved to the electors of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers, shall apply to the use thereof in the City so far as such provisions of the Elections Code are not in conflict with the provisions of this Charter. Section 704.NOMINATION PAPERS.Nomination papers for candidates for elective municipal office must be signed by not less than twenty nor more than thirty electors of the City. Section 705.SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.As in Section 300,the City Charter shall determine the term of the City's elective officers,the length of term,and the election cycle in which the election for those offices occur for the City's elective officers. (a)Beginning in 2026,for all municipal elections: (1)"Elector"means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older, and a resident of the City on or before the day of an election. (2)The City may verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification. (3)The City may provide at least 20 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant voting locations for in-person voting dispersed evenly throughout the City,in addition to any City facility voting locations. (4)The City may monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws. ARTICLE VIII MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.TRANSITION. Elective officers and elective officers whose offices are made appointive of the City shall continue to hold such offices until the completion of their current terms and the election or appointment and qualification of their respective successors under this Charter.All boards,commissions and committees presently in existence shall continue to act in accordance with their original grant of authority until such time as the City Council adopts appropriate ordinances pertaining to their activities or for one year,whichever occurs first.All lawful ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations,and portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 19 of 21 4/07/24 are hereby continued in force until the same shall have been duly repealed,amended, changed or superseded by proper authority. Section 801.DEFINITIONS.Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires,as used in this Charter: (a) "Shall" is mandatory,and"may" is permissive. (b) "City" is the City of Huntington Beach and "department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer," or"employee" is a department,board, commission,agency,officer or employee,as the case may be, of the City of Huntington Beach. (c) "County" is the County of Orange. (d) "State" is the State of California. (e) The masculine includes the feminine and the feminine includes the masculine. (f) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. (g) "Person" includes firm and corporation. Section 802.VIOLATIONS. The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor. Section 803.PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION MEASURE. (a) The City shall not enact or enforce any measure which mandates the price or other consideration payable to the owner in connection with the sale, lease,rent,exchange or other transfer by the owner of real property.Any such measure is hereby repealed. (b) The word"mandates"as used in subsection(a)includes any measure taken by ordinance, resolution,administrative regulation or other action of the City to establish,continue, implement or enforce any control or system of controls on the price or other terms on which real property in the city may be offered, sold, leased,rented,exchanged or otherwise transferred by its owner. The words "real property" as used in subsection(a)refer to any parcel of land or site,either improved or unimproved,on which a dwelling unit or residential accommodation is or may be situated for use as a home,residence or sleeping place. (c) This Section 803 shall not apply to: (1) any real property which contains serious health, safety,fire or building code violations,excluding those caused by disasters,for which a civil or criminal citation has been issued by the City and remains unabated for six months or longer; (2) any real property owned by a public entity, and real property where the owner has agreed by contract with the public entity, including the City and any of its related agencies,to accept a financial contribution or other tangible benefit including without limitation,assistance under the Community Redevelopment Law; (3) any planning or zoning power of the City as relates to the use, occupancy or improvement of real property and to any real property which the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 20 of 21 4/07/24 City or any of its related agencies may acquire by eminent domain,purchase, grant or donation; (4) any power of the City to require a business license for the sale or rental of real property,whether for regulation or general revenue purposes; (5) any dwelling unit or accommodation in any hotel,motel or other facility when the transient occupancy of that dwelling unit or accommodation is subject to a transient occupancy tax; or (6) to impair the obligation of any contract entered into prior to the enactment of this Section 803 or otherwise required by State law. Section 804.CHARTER REVIEW. The City Council shall determine if there is a need to convene a citizen's Charter Review Commission to conduct a review of the City Charter no less frequently than every ten years. Section 805.SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. It shall be lawful to possess, sell,display,use or discharge within the City,those fireworks that are defined and classified as Safe and Sane Fireworks (a.k.a."state-approved fireworks") in the California State Fireworks Law(sections 12500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and the relevant sections of Code of Regulations Title 19, Subchapter 6)subject to regulation by City Council. Section 806.DISPLAY OF FLAGS.Except as otherwise provided herein,the City shall only fly or display at or on any of the City's properties the following flags:the American flag,the POW/MIA flag, the State of California flag,the Huntington Beach City flag,the County of Orange flag, or any of the flags of the six branches of service:the Army,Navy,Air Force,Coast Guard,Marine Corps,and Space Force. During the Summer Olympic Games,the Mayor is authorized to order the display of the official Olympic flags for four weeks prior to the dates of the games,and for up to two weeks thereafter. The City may display any other flag in addition to those already enumerated,but only if authorized by a unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Section 807.Environmental Protection.No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 21 of 21 4/07/24 ATTACHMENT 2 Copy of Charter Legislative Draft LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY CHARTER II10%\\ANTING.���`\ Allik lZ :,,.: . zli Incorporated, February 17, 1909 (Election February 9, 1909; 94 votes cast for incorporation and 25 votes against) CHARTER AMENDMENTS Effective Dates Charter Election Certified-Res. 773 Results 5/3/37 5/17/37 Amendments 2/2/40 Amendments 1/29/47 Amendments ....1/27/49 Amendments 5/9/49 Revised 5/1/50 New Charter 2/10/66 Amendments 1/18/71 Amendments .6/5/75 Amendments ..12/10/76 Amendments 7/17/78 Amendments..(Consolidation November) .12/9/82 Amendments 12/7/84 Amendments 12/7/90 Amendments 4/22/02 Revised .(Certified by the Secretary of State 1/6/11) 12/6/10 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 12/30/14) 12/1/14 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State 4/23/24) 4/2/24 Amendments...(Certified by the Secretary of State//25) 11/5/24 City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 1 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CITY CHARTER TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I.INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.Name Section 101. Seal Section 102.Boundaries Section 103.Powers of City Section 104.Construction Section 105.Intergovernmental Relations ARTICLE II.FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200. Council-Manager Form of Government ARTICLE III.ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.City Council,Attorney,Clerk and Treasurer.Terms Section 301.Powers Vested in City Council Section 302. Compensation Section 303.Meetings and Location Section 304. Quorums,Proceedings and Rules of Order Section 305.Presiding Officer Section 306.Mayor Pro Tempore Section 307.Non-interference with Administration Section 308. Official Bonds Section 309. City Attorney.Powers and Duties Section 310.City Clerk.Powers and Duties Section 311. City Treasurer. Powers and Duties Section 312.Vacancies,Forfeitures and Replacement Section 313.Conflict of Interest,Nepotism ARTICLE IV.APPOINTIVE OFFICES AND PERSONNEL Section 400. City Manager.Composition,Term,Eligibility,Removal Section 401. Powers and Duties Section 402.Acting City Manager Section 403. Personnel Section 404.Retirement System Section 405.Boards, Commissions and Committees ARTICLE V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500.Regular Ordinances.Enactment,Adoption, Publication,Amendment, When Effective and Codification Section 501.Emergency Ordinances Section 502.Resolutions Section 503. Publishing of Legal Notices City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 2 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VI.FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.Fiscal Year Section 601.Annual Budget,Preparation by the City Manager Section 602.Annual Budget. Submission to the City Council Section 603.Annual Budget.Public Hearing Section 604.Annual Budget. Further Consideration and Adoption Section 605.Annual Budget Appropriations Section 606. Determination of City Tax Rate Section 607. Tax Limits Section 608.Vote Required for Tax Measures Section 609. Real Estate Transfer Tax Section 610.Bonded Debt Limit Section 611.Revenue Bonds Section 612.Public Utilities and Parks and Beaches Section 613.Execution of Contracts Section 614. Contracts on Public Works Section 615. Granting of Franchises Section 616.Independent Audit Section 617.Infrastructure Fund ARTICLE VII.ELECTIONS Section 700.General Municipal Elections Section 701. Special Municipal Elections Section 702.Procedure for Holding Elections Section 703. Initiative,Referendum and Recall Section 704.Nomination Papers Section 705. Special Provisions Relating to Municipal Elections ARTICLE VIII.MISCELLANEOUS Section 800. Transition Section 801.Definitions Section 802.Violations Section 803.Property Rights Protection Measure Section 804. Charter Review Section 805. Safe and Sane Fireworks Section 806. Display of Flags Section 807.Environmental Protection City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 3 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION CHARTER We,the people of the City of Huntington Beach, State of California believe fiscal responsibility and the prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for confidence in government,that ethics and integrity are the foundation of public trust and that just governance is built upon these values.Through the enactment of this Charter as the fundamental law of the City of Huntington Beach under the Constitution of the State of California,we do hereby exercise the privilege of retaining for ourselves,the benefits of local government,by enacting the laws,rules,regulations and procedures set forth herein pertaining to the governance and operation of our City. It is incumbent upon those who govern and make decisions for and on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach to legally,as well as morally,abide by the provisions of this Charter,in its strictest sense,to assure the continued success and well-being of our fair City. ARTICLE I INCORPORATION AND POWERS OF THE CITY Section 100.NAME. The municipal corporation now existing and known as the City of Huntington Beach shall remain and continue to exist as a municipal corporation under its present name of"City of Huntington Beach." Section 101.SEAL.The City shall have an official seal which may be changed from time to time by ordinance.The present official seal shall continue to be the official seal of the City until changed in the manner stated. Section 102.BOUNDARIES.The boundaries of the City shall continue as now established until changed in the manner authorized by law. Section 103.POWERS OF CITY. The City shall have the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations in respect to municipal affairs, subject only to such restrictions and limitations as may be provided in this Charter or in the Constitution of the State of California. Section 104.CONSTRUCTION. The general grant of power to the City under this Charter shall be construed broadly in favor of the City. The specific provisions enumerated in this Charter are intended to be and shall be interpreted as limitations upon the general grant of power and shall be construed narrowly. If any provisions of this Charter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the Charter and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. Section 105.INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the financing thereof,jointly or in cooperation,by contract or otherwise,with any one or more states or civil divisions or agencies thereof,or the United States or any agency thereof. ARTICLE II FORM OF GOVERNMENT Section 200.COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.The municipal government provided by this Charter shall be known as the Council-Manager form of government. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 4 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE III ELECTIVE OFFICES Section 300.CITY COUNCIL,ATTORNEY,CLERK AND TREASURER.TERMS. The elective officers of the City shall consist of a City Council of seven members,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer and a City Attorney,all to be elected from the City at large at the times and in the manner provided in this Charter and who shall serve for terms of four years and until their respective successors qualify. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the members of the City Council in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and until their successors are elected and qualified. Four members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1966,and each fourth year thereafter. Three members of the City Council shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968, and each fourth year thereafter.No person shall be elected as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms and no person who has been a member for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected a member shall be elected to the City Council more than one further consecutive term. Subject to the provisions of this Charter,the City Clerk,City Treasurer and City Attorney in office at the time this Charter takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of their respective terms and the qualification of their successors.A City Clerk and City Treasurer shall be elected at the general municipal election held in 1968,and each fourth year thereafter.A City Attorney shall be elected in 1966, and each fourth year thereafter. The term of each member of the City Council,the City Clerk,the City Treasurer and the City Attorney shall commence on the first Monday following the certification of the election. Ties in voting among candidates for office shall be settled by the casting of lots. If no candidate meets the qualifications for office of the City Clerk,City Treasurer,or City Attorney,the City Council shall fill that position by appointment until the next municipal general election in which a qualified candidate is elected. Section 301.POWERS VESTED IN CITY COUNCIL.All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided in this Charter. Section 302.COMPENSATION. The members of the City Council including the Mayor shall receive as compensation for their services as such a monthly salary in the sum of One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars per month.In addition,each member of the City Council shall receive reimbursement on order of the City Council for Council authorized traveling and other expenses when on official duty upon submission of itemized expense accounts therefor. In addition,members shall receive such reasonable and adequate amounts as may be established by ordinance,which amounts shall be deemed to be reimbursement to them of other routine and ordinary expenses, losses and costs imposed upon them by virtue of their serving as City Councilpersons. Section 303.MEETINGS AND LOCATION. (a) Regular Meetings. The City Council shall hold regular meetings at least twice each month at such time as it shall fix by ordinance or resolution and may adjourn or re-adjourn any regular meeting to a date and hour certain which shall be specified in the order of adjournment and when so adjourned each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. If the hour to which a meeting is adjourned is not stated in the order of adjournment, such meeting shall be held at the hour for holding regular meetings. If at any time any regular meeting falls on a holiday such regular meeting shall be held on the next business day. (b) Special Meetings.A special meeting may be called at any time by the Mayor,or by a majority of the members of the City Council,by written notice to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation,radio or television station requesting notice in writing. Such City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 5 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION notice must be delivered personally or by mail at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted.No other business shall be considered at such meeting.If any person entitled to such written notice files a written waiver of notice with the City Clerk, it may be dispensed with. This notice requirement shall be considered fulfilled as to any person who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes.In the event of an emergency affecting the public peace,health or safety,a special meeting may be called as provided in this section with less than twenty-four hours written notice by the Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor's absence or by any member of the City Council in the absence of both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern provided that the nature of the emergency is set forth in the minutes of the meeting. (c) Place of Meetings.All regular meetings shall be held in the Council Chambers of the City or in such place within the City to which any such meeting may be adjourned.If,by reason of fire, flood or other emergency,it shall be unsafe to meet in the place designated,the meetings may be held for the duration of the emergency at such place within the City as is designated by the Mayor,or, if he should fail to act,by a majority of the members of the City Council. (d) Open Meetings.All regular and special meetings of the City Council shall be open and public,and all persons shall be permitted to attend such meetings,except that the provisions of this section shall not apply to executive sessions. Subject to the rules governing the conduct of City Council meetings,no person shall be denied the right to be heard by the City Council. (e) Dissemination of Information. The City Council shall adopt rules to ensure thorough and timely dissemination of information via current technology by resolution. Section 304.QUORUMS,PROCEEDINGS AND RULES OF ORDER. (a) Quorum.A majority of the members of the City Council shall constitute a quorum to do business but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time.In the absence of all the members of the City Council from any regular meeting or adjourned regular meeting,the City Clerk may declare the same adjourned to a stated day and hour.The City Clerk shall cause written notice of a meeting adjourned by less than a quorum or by the City Clerk to be delivered personally or by mail to each Council member at least twenty-four hours before the time to which the meeting is adjourned,or such notice may be dispensed with in the same manner as specified in this Charter for dispensing with notice of special meetings of the City Council. (b) Proceedings.The City Council shall judge the qualification of its members as set forth by the Charter. It shall judge all election returns.Each member of the City Council shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations in any investigation or proceeding pending before the City Council. The City Council shall have the power and authority to compel the attendance of witnesses,to examine them under oath and to compel the production of evidence before it. Subpoenas shall be issued in the name of the City and be attested by the City Clerk.They shall be served and complied with in the same manner as subpoenas in civil actions.Disobedience of such subpoenas, or the refusal to testify(upon other than constitutional grounds),shall constitute a misdemeanor,and shall be punishable in the same manner as violations of this Charter are punishable. The City Council shall have control of all legal business and proceedings and all property of the legal department,and may employ other attorneys to take charge of or may contract for any prosecution, litigation or other legal matter or business. (c) Rules of Order.The City Council shall establish rules for the conduct of its proceedings and evict or prosecute any member or other person for disorderly conduct at any of its meetings.Upon adoption of any ordinance,resolution,or order for payment of money,or upon the demand of any City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 6 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION member,the City Clerk shall call the roll and shall cause the ayes and noes taken on the question to be entered in the minutes of the meeting. Section 305.PRESIDING OFFICER.At the Council meeting at which any Council member is installed following any general or special municipal election,and at any time when there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor,the City Council shall meet and shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer,who shall have the title of Mayor.The Mayor may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all its proceedings.The Mayor shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes; shall have the primary but not the exclusive responsibility for interpreting the policies,programs and needs of the City government to the people,and as occasion requires,may inform the people of any major change in policy or program;and shall perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council. The Mayor shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 306.MAYOR PRO TEMPORE. The City Council shall also designate one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore,who shall serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the City Council.The Mayor Pro Tempore shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor's absence or disability or at the Mayor's request. Section 307.NON-INTERFERENCE WITH ADMINISTRATION.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,no member of the City Council shall order, directly or indirectly,the appointment by the City Manager,or by any of the department heads in administrative service of the City,of any person to any office or employment,or removal therefrom.Except for the purpose of investigation and inquiry,the members of the City Council shall deal with the administrative service under the jurisdiction of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and no member of the City Council shall give orders to any subordinate of the City Manager,either publicly or privately. No elected department head or staff of the Office of the elected department head shall be a member of the management negotiation team for the purposes of negotiations of memorandums of understanding with the employee bargaining units. Section 308.OFFICIAL BONDS.The City Council shall fix by ordinance or resolution the amounts and terms of the official bonds of all officials or employees who are required by this Charter or by ordinance to give such bonds.All bonds shall be executed by responsible corporate surety,shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney,and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Premiums on official bonds shall be paid by the City.A blanket bond may be used if it provides the same protection as the required separate bond would provide. In all cases wherein an employee of the City is required to furnish a faithful performance bond,there shall be no personal liability upon,or any right to recover against,the employee's superior officer or other officer or employee or the bond of the latter,unless such superior officer,or other officer or employee is a party to the act or omission,or has conspired in the wrongful act directly or indirectly causing the loss. Section 309.CITY ATTORNEY.POWERS AND DUTIES. To become and remain eligible for City Attorney the person elected or appointed shall have graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association,be an attorney at law,duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of California,shall have been engaged in the practice of law in this State for at least five years prior to their election or appointment.The City Attorney shall have the power and may be required to: (a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 7 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (b) Prosecute on behalf of the people any or all criminal cases arising from violation of the provisions of this Charter or of City ordinances and such state misdemeanors as the City has the power to prosecute,unless otherwise provided by the City Council. (c) Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party,and represent and appear for any City officer or employee,or former City officer or employee, in any or all civil actions or proceedings in which such officer or employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of their employment or by reason of their official capacity. (d) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and give their advice or opinion orally or in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or by any of the boards or officers of the City. (e) Approve in writing the form of all contracts made by and all bonds and insurance given to the City. (f) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances and City Council resolutions and amendments thereto. (g) Devote such time to the duties of their office and at such place as may be specified by the City Council. (h) Perform such legal functions and duties incident to the execution of the foregoing powers as may be necessary. (i) Surrender to their successor all books,papers,files, and documents pertaining to the City's affairs. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. (k) Provide advice related to compliance with the City Charter to all elected and appointed officials of the City. Section 310.CITY CLERK.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Clerk, the person elected or appointed shall have a Bachelor's Degree in business,public administration,or a related field,and hold a certification as a Municipal Clerk or obtain such certification within the first three years in office. The City Clerk shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Attend all meetings of the City Council,unless excused,and be responsible for the recording and maintaining of a full and true record of all of the proceedings of the City Council in records that shall bear appropriate titles and be devoted to such purpose. (b) Maintain separate records,in which shall be recorded respectively all ordinances and resolutions,with the certificate of the Clerk annexed to each thereof stating the same to be the original or a correct copy,and as to an ordinance requiring publication,stating that the same has been published or posted in accordance with this Charter. (c) Maintain separate records of all written contracts and official bonds. (d) Keep all records in their possession properly indexed and open to public inspection when not in actual use. (e) Be the custodian of the seal of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 8 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (f) Administer oaths or affirmations,take affidavits and depositions pertaining to the affairs and business of the City and certify copies of official records. (g) Be ex officio Assessor,unless the City Council,has availed itself,or does in the future avail itself,of the provisions of the general laws of the State relative to the assessment of property and the collection of City taxes by county officers,or unless the City Council by ordinance provides otherwise. (h) Have charge of all City elections. (i) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. (j) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Clerk may,subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 311.CITY TREASURER.POWERS AND DUTIES.To become and remain eligible for City Treasurer,the person elected or appointed shall have a minimum of five years of fmancial and/or treasury experience,and have either: A Master's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration; or A Bachelor's Degree in accounting,finance,business,or public administration with certification by the California Municipal Treasurer's Association,or their successor,within three years of election or appointment. The City Treasurer shall have the power and shall be required to: (a) Receive on behalf of the City all taxes,assessments,license fees and other revenues of the City,or for the collection of which the City is responsible,and receive all taxes or other money receivable by the City from the County, State or Federal governments,or from any court,or from any office,department or agency of the City. (b) Have and keep custody of all public funds belonging to or under control of the City or any office,department or agency of the City government and deposit or cause to be deposited all funds coming into their hands in such depository as may be designated by resolution of the City Council,or,if no such resolution be adopted,then in such depository designated in writing by the City Manager,and in compliance with all of the provisions of the State Constitution and laws of the State governing the handling,depositing and securing of public funds. (c) Pay out moneys only on proper orders or warrants in the manner provided for in this Charter. (d) Prepare and submit to the Director of Finance monthly written reports of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances,and shall file copies of such reports with the City Manager and City Council. (e) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by ordinance or resolution of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 9 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (f) Assist and cooperate with the City Manager consistent with Section 403 of the City Charter. The City Treasurer may, subject to the approval of the City Council,appoint such deputy or deputies to assist them or act for them,at such salaries or compensation as the Council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe. Section 312.VACANCIES,FORFEITURES AND REPLACEMENT. (a) Vacancies.A vacancy in the City Council or in any other office designated as elective by this Charter, from whatever cause arising,shall be filled by appointment by the City Council. (b) Forfeiture.If a member of the City Council is absent from all regular meetings of the City Council for a period of thirty consecutive days from and after the last regular City Council meeting attended by such member,unless by permission of the City Council expressed in its official minutes,the office shall become vacant.If an elected City officer pleads guilty or no contest to or is convicted of a felony or any crime of moral turpitude,or ceases to be an elector of the City,the office shall become vacant. The City Council shall declare the existence of such vacancy.Any elective officer of the City who shall accept or retain any other elective public office,except as provided in this Charter, shall be deemed thereby to have vacated the office under the City Government. (c) Replacement.In the event it shall fail to fill a vacancy by appointment within sixty days after such office shall become vacant,the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. Section 313.CONFLICT OF INTEREST,NEPOTISM. (a) Conflict of Interest.The City Council shall adopt or approve rules and regulations regulating conflicts of interest and promoting fair dealing in all City business. (b) Nepotism. The City Council shall not appoint to a salaried position under the City government any person who is a relative by blood or marriage within the third degree of any one or more of the members of such City Council,nor shall the City Manager or any department head or other officer having appointive power appoint any relative of such person or of any Council member within such degree to any such position. This provision shall not affect the employment or promotional status of a person who has attained a salaried position with the City prior to the existence of a situation contemplated by this provision; however,Council members or officers with appointive powers in such a situation shall disqualify themselves from all decisions affecting the employment and promotional status of such person. ARTICLE IV APPOINTIVE OFFICES AM)PERSONNEL Section 400. CITY MANAGER. COMPOSITION,TERM,ELIGIBILITY,REMOVAL. (a) Composition. There shall be a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City. (b) Term. The City Manager shall be appointed by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the members of the City Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council; provided, however,that the person occupying the office shall not be removed from office except as herein provided. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 10 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (c) Eligibility.The City Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications,with special reference to actual experience in and knowledge of accepted practice as regards the duties of the office as herein set forth.No person shall be eligible to be appointed City Manager or Acting City Manager while serving as a member of the City Council nor within one year following the termination of membership on the City Council. (d) Removal.The City Manager shall not be removed from office during or within a period of ninety days next succeeding any municipal election at which a member of the City Council is elected. At any other time the City Manager may be removed only at a regular meeting of the City Council and upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the City Council.At least thirty days prior to the effective date of removal,the City Manager shall be furnished with a written notice stating the Council's intentions and, if requested by the City Manager,the reasons therefor. Within seven days after receipt of such notice,the City Manager may by written notification to the City Clerk request a public hearing before the City Council, in which event the Council shall fix a time for a public hearing which shall be held at its regular meeting place before the expiration of the thirty-day period above referred to. The City Manager shall appear and be heard at such hearing.After furnishing the City Manager with written notice of the intended removal,the City Council may suspend the City Manager from duty,but his compensation shall continue until removal as herein provided. In removing the City Manager,the City Council shall use its uncontrolled discretion and its action shall be final and shall not depend upon any particular showing or degree of proof at the hearing,the purpose of which is to allow the City Council and the City Manager to present to each other and to the public all pertinent facts prior to the final action of removal. Section 401.POWERS AND DUTIES.Except as otherwise provided in this Charter,the City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City. Without limiting this general grant of powers and responsibilities,the City Manager shall have the power and be required to: (a) Appoint,promote,demote, suspend or remove department heads,officers and employees of the City except elective officers and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall not be appointed or removed until the City Manager shall first have reviewed such appointment or removal with the City Council and have received approval for such appointment or removal by a majority vote of the full City Council. (b) Prepare the budget annually, submit it to the City Council,and be responsible for its administration upon adoption. (c) Prepare and submit to the City Council as of the end of each fiscal year,a complete report on the fmances of the City,and annually or more frequently,a current report of the principal administrative activities of the City. (d) Keep the City Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations as may seem desirable. (e) Maintain a centralized purchasing system for all City offices,departments and agencies. (0 Prepare,administer and enforce rules and regulations recommended to and adopted by the City Council governing the contracting for,purchase, inspection, storage, inventory,distribution and disposal of all supplies,materials and equipment required by any office,department or agency of the City government. (g) Be responsible for the compliance by the City with the laws of the State pertaining to the City,the provisions of this Charter and the ordinances,franchises and rights of the City. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 11 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Subject to policy established by the City Council,exercise control of all administrative offices and departments of the City and of all appointive officers and employees,and prescribe such general rules and regulations as deemed necessary or proper for the general conduct of the administrative offices and departments of the City under their jurisdiction. (h) Perform such other duties consistent with this Charter as may be required by the City Council. Section 402.ACTING CITY MANAGER.During any temporary absence or disability of the City Manager,the City Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or department heads of the City to serve as Acting City Manager. In the event the City Manager fails to make such appointment, such appointment may be made by the City Council. Section 403.PERSONNEL. In addition to the City Council,a City Clerk,a City Treasurer,a City Attorney and City Manager,the officers and employees of the City shall consist of such other officers, assistants,deputies and employees as the City Council may provide by ordinance or resolution. The City Council shall establish such reasonable compensation and fringe benefits as are appropriate by ordinance or resolution for such offices,officials and employees except as herein provided. The City Council shall maintain by ordinance a comprehensive personnel system for the City.The City Manager and any officers designated as elective by the Charter shall be exempt. The system shall consist of the establishment of minimum standards of employment and qualifications for the various classes of employment and procedures to be followed in advancement,demotion,suspension and discharge of employees included within the system,as the City Council shall determine to be for the best interest of the public service. The ordinance shall designate the appointive officers and employees who shall be included within the system.By subsequent ordinances the City Council may amend the system or the list of appointive officers and employees included within the system. The system shall comply with all other provisions of this Charter. It shall be the duty of all department heads,whether appointed or elected,to assist and cooperate with the City Manager in administering the affairs of the City in the most efficient,fiscally responsible,and harmonious manner consistent with the duties as prescribed by law,City Charter, or by ordinance. Section 404.RETIREMENT SYSTEM.The City shall participate in a retirement system. Section 405.BOARDS,COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.The City Council shall establish such boards,commissions and committees as are deemed necessary for the orderly functioning of the City.All such boards,commissions and committees shall report directly to the City Council. ARTICLE V ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Section 500. REGULAR ORDINANCES.ENACTMENT,ADOPTION,PUBLICATION, AMENDMENT,WHEN EFFECTIVE AND CODIFICATION. (a) Enactment. In addition to such other acts of the City Council as are required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance,every act of the City Council establishing a fine or other penalty,or granting a franchise,shall be by ordinance.The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be substantially as follows: "The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows:"No order for the payment of money shall be adopted or made at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting.Upon introduction,an ordinance shall be read by title only.Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter,the affirmative vote of at least four of the City Council shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or for the making or approving of any order for the payment of money.All ordinances shall be signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 12 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION (b) Adoption.A regular ordinance shall be adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after its introduction. In the event that any ordinance is altered after its introduction,it shall be finally adopted only at a regular or adjourned regular meeting held no less than five days after the date it was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration within the meaning of the foregoing sentence. (c) Publication.The City Clerk shall cause each ordinance to be posted in three places designated by the City Council within the City and to be published by title with a brief summary at least once within fifteen days after its adoption in a daily, semiweekly or weekly newspaper,published in the County or the City and circulated in the City,which is selected by the City Council for that purpose. Current technology shall be used to ensure the widest possible dissemination. (d) Amendment. The amendment of any section or subsection of an ordinance may be accomplished solely by the re-enactment of such section or subsection at length, as amended. (e) When Effective.Every ordinance shall become effective thirty days from and after the date of its adoption,except the following,which shall take effect upon adoption: (1) An ordinance calling or otherwise relating to an election; (2) An improvement proceeding ordinance adopted under some special law or procedural ordinance relating thereto; (3) An ordinance declaring the amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation, or fixing the rate of property taxation,or levying the annual tax upon property. (4) An emergency ordinance adopted in the manner provided in this Charter. (f) Codification.Detailed regulations pertaining to any subject and comprehensive codifications of valid ordinances may be adopted by reference,with the same effect as an ordinance, in the manner set forth herein;however, such regulations and codifications need not be published in the manner required for other ordinances,but not less than three copies thereof shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk prior to adoption. Ordinances codified shall be repealed as of the effective date of the codification.Amendments to the code shall be enacted by ordinance. Section 501.EMERGENCY ORDINANCES.Any ordinance declared by the City Council to be necessary as an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of the public peace,health,or safety, and containing a statement of the reasons for its urgency,may be adopted in the manner provided in Section 500 except that such emergency ordinance may be introduced,enacted and adopted at one and the same regular or special meeting and shall take effect immediately upon adoption if passed by at least five affirmative votes.An emergency ordinance shall expire automatically after 120 days. Section 502.RESOLUTIONS. The City Council may act by resolution or minute order in all actions not required by this Charter to be taken by ordinance. Section 503.PUBLISHING OF LEGAL NOTICES. The City Council shall cause to be published all legal notices and other matters required to be published by law in a daily, semiweekly or weekly newspaper published in the County or the City and circulated in the City which is selected by the City Council for that purpose and using current technology.No defect or irregularity in proceedings taken under this section shall invalidate any publication where it is otherwise in conformity with this Charter or law or ordinance. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 13 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VI FISCAL ADMINISTRATION Section 600.FISCAL YEAR.The fiscal year of the City shall be as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Section 601.ANNUAL BUDGET,PREPARATION BY THE CITY MANAGER.At such date as the City Manager shall determine,each board or commission and each department head shall furnish to the City Manager,personally,or through the Director of Finance,estimates of the department's,board's or commission's revenue and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year,detailed in such manner as may be prescribed by the City Manager. In preparing the proposed budget,the City Manager shall review the estimates,hold conferences thereon with the respective department heads,boards or commissions as necessary,and may revise the estimates as may be deemed advisable. Section 602.ANNUAL BUDGET.SUBMISSION TO THE CITY COUNCIL. The City Manager shall submit the proposed budget to the City Council at least thirty days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.After reviewing the proposed budget and making such revisions as it may deem advisable,the City Council shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days prior to the beginning of each fiscal year and shall cause to be published a notice thereof not less than ten days prior to said hearing. Copies of the proposed budget shall be available for inspection by the public in the office of the City Clerk at least ten days prior to said hearing. Section 603.ANNUAL BUDGET.PUBLIC HEARING.At the time so advertised or at any time to which such public hearing shall from time to time be adjourned,the City Council shall hold a public hearing on the proposed budget,at which interested persons desiring to be heard shall be given such opportunity. Section 604.ANNUAL BUDGET.FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION.At the conclusion of the public hearing the City Council shall further consider the proposed budget and make any revisions thereof that it may deem advisable and on or before the last day of the fiscal year it shall adopt the budget with revisions, if any,by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the Council.Upon final adoption,the budget shall be in effect for the ensuing fiscal year. Copies thereof,certified by the City Clerk, shall be filed with the City Manager,Director of Finance,City Treasurer and the person retained by the City Council to perform the post audit function,and a further copy shall be placed,and shall remain on file in the office of the City Clerk where it shall be available for public inspection. The budget so certified shall be reproduced and copies made available for the use of the public and of departments,offices and agencies of the City. Section 605.ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS. From the effective date of the budget,the several amounts stated therein as proposed expenditures shall be and become appropriated to the several departments,offices and agencies for the respective objects and purposes therein named; provided, however,that the City Manager may transfer funds from one object or purpose to another within the same department,office or agency.All appropriations shall lapse at the end of the fiscal year to the extent that they shall not have been expended or lawfully encumbered. At any public meeting after the adoption of the budget,the City Council may amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 606.DETERMINATION OF CITY TAX RATE.The City Council shall prescribe by ordinance for the assessment, levy and collection of taxes upon property which is taxable for municipal purposes.If the City Council fails to fix the rate and levy taxes on or before August 31 in any year,the rate for the next preceding fiscal year shall thereupon be automatically adopted and a tax at such rate shall be deemed to have been levied on all taxable property in the City for the current fiscal year. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 14 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Section 607.TAX LIMITS. (a) The City Council shall not levy a property tax for municipal purposes in excess of One Dollar annually on each One Hundred Dollars of the assessed value of taxable property in the City,except as otherwise provided in this section,unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition to increase such levy at any election at which the question of such additional levy for municipal purposes is submitted to the electors.The number of years that such additional levy is to be made shall be specified in such proposition. (b) There shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner as other property taxes for municipal purposes are levied and collected, as additional taxes not subject to the above limitation, if no other provision for payment thereof is made: 1. A tax sufficient to meet all liabilities of the City of principal and interest of all bonds and judgments due and unpaid,or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year,which constitute general obligations of the City;and 2. A tax sufficient to meet all obligations of the City for the retirement system in which the City participates,due and unpaid or to become due during the ensuing fiscal year. (c) Special levies, in addition to the above and not subject to the above limitation,may be made annually,based on City Council approved estimates,for the following specific purposes,but not to exceed the following respective limits for those purposes for which limits are herein set forth,to wit: parks and recreation and human services not to exceed$0.20 per One Hundred Dollars;Libraries not to exceed$0.15 per One Hundred Dollars;promotional interests and cultural affairs not to exceed$0.07 per One Hundred Dollars;and civil defense and disaster preparedness not to exceed$0.03 per One Hundred Dollars. The proceeds of any special levy shall be used for no other purpose than that specified. Section 608.VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX MEASURES.No tax,property tax,or other measure whose principal purpose is the raising of revenue,or any increase in the amount thereof, shall be levied, enacted or established except by ordinance adopted by the affirmative vote of at least five(5)members of the City Council;provided,however,that any tax levied or collected pursuant to Section 607(b)of this Charter shall be exempt from the minimum voting requirement of this section. This section shall not apply to any license,permit,or any other fee or charge whose principal purpose is to pay or reimburse the City for the cost of performing any regulatory function of the City under its police power in connection with the City's duty to preserve or maintain the public peace,health,safety and welfare. This section shall not apply to any user or service fee or charge provided such fee or charge is directly related to such use or service, is charged to the user or person receiving such service,and is to pay or reimburse the City for the costs of providing such use or service. This section shall not apply to any fee or charge relating to any franchise or proprietary function of the City. Section 609.REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX.The City Council shall not levy a tax on the transfer or conveyance of any interest in real property unless authorized by the affirmative vote of a majority of the electors voting on a proposition submitted to the electors to authorize such tax at a general or special election. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 15 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION Section 610.BONDED DEBT LIMIT.The City shall not incur an indebtedness evidenced by general obligation bonds which shall in the aggregate exceed the sum of 12 percent of the total assessed valuation, for purposes of City taxation,of all the real and personal property within the City. No bonded indebtedness which shall constitute a general obligation of the City may be created unless authorized by the affirmative vote of the majority required by law of the electors voting on such proposition at any election at which the question is submitted to the electors. Section 611.REVENUE BONDS. Bonds which are payable only out of such revenues, other than taxes, as may be specified in such bonds,may be issued when the City Council by ordinance shall have established a procedure for the issuance of such bonds. Such bonds,payable only out of revenues, shall not constitute an indebtedness or general obligation of the City.No such bonds payable out of revenues shall be issued without the assent of the majority of the voters voting upon the proposition for issuing the same at an election at which such proposition shall have been duly submitted to the registered voters of the City. It shall be competent for the City to make contracts and covenants for the benefit of the holders of any such bonds payable only from revenues and which shall not constitute a general obligation of the City for the establishment of a fund or funds,for the maintaining of adequate rates or charges, for restrictions upon further indebtedness payable out of the same fund or revenues,for restrictions upon transfer out of such fund,and other appropriate covenants. Money placed in any such special fund for the payment of principal and/or interest on any issue of such bonds or to assure the application thereof to a specific purpose shall not be expended for any other purpose whatever except for the purpose for which such special funds were established and shall be deemed segregated from all other funds of the City and reserved exclusively for the purpose for which such special fund was established until the purpose of its establishment shall have been fully accomplished. Section 612.PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PARKS AND BEACHES. (a) No public utility or park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City shall be sold,leased,exchanged or otherwise transferred or disposed of unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. (b) No golf course,driving range,road,building over three thousand square feet in floor area nor structure costing more than$161,000.00 may be built on or in any park or beach or portion thereof now or hereafter owned or operated by the City unless authorized by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the total membership of the City Council and by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted after the appropriate environmental assessment,conceptual cost estimate,and reasonable project description has been completed and widely disseminated to the public. Effective January 1,2011, and each year thereafter,the maximum cost will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area. (c) Section 612(a)and 612(b)shall not apply; (1) to libraries or piers; (2) to any lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract where; - the contract is to perform an act or provide a service in a public park or beach AND - such act was being performed or service provided at the same location prior to January 1, 1989 AND City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 16 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION - the proposed lease,franchise,concession agreement or other contract would not increase the amount of parkland or beach dedicated to or used by the party performing such act or providing such service. (3) to above ground public works utility structures under 3,000 square feet; (4) to underground public works utility structures if park or beach use is not impeded; (5) to any public works construction,maintenance or repair mandated by state or federal law that does not negatively impact recreational opportunities;or (6) to renewable energy projects that do not negatively impact recreational opportunities. (d) If any section, subsection,part, subpart,paragraph,clause or phrase of this amendment, or any amendment or revision of this amendment, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining sections, subsections,parts, subparts,paragraphs,clauses or phrases shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect. Section 613.EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS. Except as hereinafter provided,the City shall be bound by a contract only if it is made in writing,approved by the City Council and signed on behalf of the City by the Mayor and City Clerk or by a City officer designated by the City Council and only upon the direction of the City Council. Exceptions to this procedure are as follows: (a) By ordinance or resolution the City Council may authorize the City Manager or other officer to bind the City,with or without a written contract,for the acquisition of equipment,materials, supplies, labor,services or other items included within the budget approved by the City Council,and may impose a monetary limit upon such authority. (b) By ordinance or resolution,the City Council may provide a method for the sale or exchange of personal property not needed in the City service or not fit for the purpose for which intended, and for the conveyance of title thereto. (c) Contracts for the sale of the products,commodities or services of any public utility owned,controlled or operated by the City may be made by the manager of such utility or by the head of the department or City Manager upon forms approved by the City Manager and at rates fixed by the City Council. Section 614.CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS.Except as hereinafter expressly provided,every contract involving an expenditure as set forth by ordinance of the City Council for the construction or improvement(excluding maintenance and repair)of public buildings,works, streets,drains,sewers, utilities,parks and playgrounds,and each separate purchase of materials or supplies for the same,where the expenditure required for such purchase shall exceed the amount set by ordinance, shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice by publication in accordance with Section 503 by two or more insertions,the first of which shall be at least ten days before the time for opening bids. The City Council may reject any and all bids presented and may readvertise in its discretion. After rejecting bids,or if no bids are received,or without advertising for bids if the total amount of the contract or project is below the amount set by ordinance,the City Council may declare and determine that in its opinion,the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees,or that the materials or supplies may be purchased at lower price in the open market,and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 17 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION City Council, it may proceed to have said work done or such materials or supplies purchased in the manner stated without further observance of the provisions of this section. All public works contracts exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be let and purchases exceeding the amount set by ordinance may be made without advertising for bids if such work or the purchase of such materials or supplies shall be deemed by the City Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life,health,or property and shall be authorized by at least five affirmative votes of the City Council. Projects for the extension,replacement or expansion of the transmission or distribution system of any existing public utility operated by the City or for the purchase of supplies or equipment for any such project or any such utility may be excepted from the requirements of this section by the affirmative vote of a majority of the total members of the City Council. Section 615.GRANTING OF FRANCHISES. The City Council shall by ordinance regulate the granting of franchises for the City. Section 616.INDEPENDENT AUDIT.The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for such more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officers.The Council may, without requiring competitive bids,designate such accountant or firm annually provided that the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later than thirty days after the beginning of such fiscal year.As soon as practicable after the end of the fiscal year, a final audit and report shall be submitted by such accountant to the City Council,one copy thereof to be distributed to each member. Additional copies of the audit shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk where they shall be available for inspection by the general public,and a copy of the financial statement as of the close of the fiscal year shall be published in the official newspaper. Section 617.INFRASTRUCTURE FUND. (a)All revenue raised by vote of the electors or imposed by vote of the City Council on or after March 5,2002,by a measure which states that the revenue to be raised is for the purpose of infrastructure, as said term is defined in this paragraph, shall be placed in a separate fund entitled "Infrastructure Fund." The term "Infrastructure" shall mean long-lived capital assets that normally are stationary in nature and normally can be preserved for significantly greater number of years. They include storm drains, storm water pump stations,alleys,streets,highways,curbs and gutters, sidewalks,bridges, street trees, landscaped medians,parks,beach facilities,playgrounds,traffic signals, streetlights,block walls along arterial highways,and all public buildings and public ways. Interest earned on monies in the Infrastructure Fund shall accrue to that account. Monies in said Fund shall be utilized only for direct costs relating to infrastructure improvements or maintenance, including construction, design,engineering, project management,inspection,contract administration and property acquisition. Monies in said Fund shall not be transferred, loaned or otherwise encumbered for any other purpose. (b)Revenues placed in the Infrastructure Fund shall not supplant existing infrastructure funding. The average percentage of general fund revenues utilized for infrastructure improvements and maintenance, for the five-(5)year period of 1996 to 2001, is and was 14.95%.Expenditures for infrastructure improvements and maintenance, subsequent to 2001, shall not be reduced below 15%of general fund revenues based on a five-(5)year rolling average. (c)The City Council shall by ordinance establish a Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board to conduct an annual review and performance audit of the Infrastructure Fund and report its findings to the City Council prior to adoption of the following fiscal-year budget. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 18 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION ARTICLE VII ELECTIONS Section 700.GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. General municipal elections shall be held in the city on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each even-numbered year. Section 701.SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.All other municipal elections that may be held by authority of this Charter,or of any law,shall be known as special municipal elections. Section 702.PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.All elections shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,for the holding of municipal elections,so far as the same are not in conflict with this Charter. In the event of such conflict,the provisions of this Charter shall control and prevail, in accordance with Section 103 of this Charter. Section 703.INITIATIVE,REFERENDUM AND RECALL. There are hereby reserved to the electors of the City the powers of the initiative and referendum and of the recall of municipal elective officers. The provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California,as the same now exists or hereafter may be amended,governing the initiative and referendum and the recall of municipal officers, shall apply to the use thereof in the City so far as such provisions of the Elections Code are not in conflict with the provisions of this Charter. Section 704.NOMINATION PAPERS.Nomination papers for candidates for elective municipal office must be signed by not less than twenty nor more than thirty electors of the City. Section 705.SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.As in Section 300,the City Charter shall determine the term of the City's elective officers,the length of term,and the election cycle in which the election for those offices occur for the City's elective officers. (a)Beginning in 2026,for all municipal elections: (1)"Elector"means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older, and a resident of the City on or before the day of an election. (2)The City may verify the eligibility of Electors by voter identification. (3)The City may provide at least 20 Americans with Disabilities Act compliant voting locations for in-person voting dispersed evenly throughout the City,in addition to any City facility voting locations. (4)The City may monitor ballot drop boxes located within the City for compliance with all applicable laws. ARTICLE VIH MISCELLANEOUS Section 800.TRANSITION.Elective officers and elective officers whose offices are made appointive of the City shall continue to hold such offices until the completion of their current terms and the election or appointment and qualification of their respective successors under this Charter.All boards,commissions and committees presently in existence shall continue to act in accordance with their original grant of authority until such time as the City Council adopts appropriate ordinances pertaining to their activities or for one year,whichever occurs first.All lawful ordinances,resolutions,rules and regulations,and portions thereof, in force at the time this Charter takes effect and not in conflict or inconsistent herewith, City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 19 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION are hereby continued in force until the same shall have been duly repealed, amended,changed or superseded by proper authority. Section 801.DEFINITIONS.Unless the provisions or the context otherwise requires,as used in this Charter: (a) "Shall" is mandatory,and "may" is permissive. (b) "City" is the City of Huntington Beach and "department," "board," "commission," "agency," "officer," or"employee" is a department,board,commission,agency,officer or employee,as the case may be,of the City of Huntington Beach. (c) "County" is the County of Orange. (d) "State" is the State of California. (e) The masculine includes the feminine and the feminine includes the masculine. (f) The singular includes the plural and the plural the singular. (g) "Person" includes firm and corporation. Section 802.VIOLATIONS. The violation of any provision of this Charter shall be a misdemeanor. Section 803.PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION MEASURE. (a) The City shall not enact or enforce any measure which mandates the price or other consideration payable to the owner in connection with the sale, lease,rent,exchange or other transfer by the owner of real property.Any such measure is hereby repealed. (b) The word"mandates"as used in subsection(a)includes any measure taken by ordinance, resolution,administrative regulation or other action of the City to establish,continue, implement or enforce any control or system of controls on the price or other terms on which real property in the city may be offered, sold, leased,rented,exchanged or otherwise transferred by its owner. The words "real property" as used in subsection(a)refer to any parcel of land or site,either improved or unimproved,on which a dwelling unit or residential accommodation is or may be situated for use as a home,residence or sleeping place. (c) This Section 803 shall not apply to: (1) any real property which contains serious health, safety,fire or building code violations, excluding those caused by disasters,for which a civil or criminal citation has been issued by the City and remains unabated for six months or longer; (2) any real property owned by a public entity,and real property where the owner has agreed by contract with the public entity, including the City and any of its related agencies,to accept a financial contribution or other tangible benefit including without limitation,assistance under the Community Redevelopment Law; (3) any planning or zoning power of the City as relates to the use, occupancy or improvement of real property and to any real property which the City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 20 of 21 4/07/24 LEGISLATIVE DRAFT OF CHANGES MADE TO SECTION 807 11/05/2024 ELECTION City or any of its related agencies may acquire by eminent domain,purchase, grant or donation; (4) any power of the City to require a business license for the sale or rental of real property,whether for regulation or general revenue purposes; (5) any dwelling unit or accommodation in any hotel,motel or other facility when the transient occupancy of that dwelling unit or accommodation is subject to a transient occupancy tax; or (6) to impair the obligation of any contract entered into prior to the enactment of this Section 803 or otherwise required by State law. Section 804.CHARTER REVIEW. The City Council shall determine if there is a need to convene a citizen's Charter Review Commission to conduct a review of the City Charter no less frequently than every ten years. Section 805.SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS. It shall be lawful to possess, sell, display,use or discharge within the City,those fireworks that are defined and classified as Safe and Sane Fireworks (a.k.a."state-approved fireworks")in the California State Fireworks Law(sections 12500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and the relevant sections of Code of Regulations Title 19, Subchapter 6)subject to regulation by City Council. Section 806.DISPLAY OF FLAGS.Except as otherwise provided herein,the City shall only fly or display at or on any of the City's properties the following flags:the American flag,the POW/MIA flag, the State of California flag,the Huntington Beach City flag,the County of Orange flag,or any of the flags of the six branches of service:the Army,Navy,Air Force,Coast Guard,Marine Corps,and Space Force. During the Summer Olympic Games,the Mayor is authorized to order the display of the official Olympic flags for four weeks prior to the dates of the games, and for up to two weeks thereafter. The City may display any other flag in addition to those already enumerated,but only if authorized by a unanimous vote of all members of the City Council. Section 807.Environmental Protection.No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR) finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people, not the State. City of Huntington Beach City Charter Page 21 of 21 4/07/24 ATTACHMENT 3 Certificate of Proceedings When Recorded Mail to: Office of the City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 CERTIFICATE OF PROCEEDINGS HAD AND TAKEN IN ADOPTION OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS BY ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH } We, the undersigned, Pat Burns, Mayor of the City of Huntington Beach, and Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk of said City, do hereby certify and declare as follows: That the City of Huntington Beach, in the County of Orange, State of California, is now and at all times herein mentioned as a municipal corporation, duly organized in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the State of California by the electors of said City on the 29' Day of April 1937, and thereafter duly Adopted by Assembly and the Senate of the State of California on May 12, 1937 and May 13, 1937 respectively; That on the 2nd day of July 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, on November 5, 2024 for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to charter cities (Ex. 1); That on the 2nd day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the State Elections Code (Ex. 2); That on the 8th day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-38 ordering the submission to the qualified electors of the city a certain Charter Amendment Measure relating to environmental protection (including Exhibit A- Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 (Measure U) (Ex. 3); Certificate of Proceedings Page Two That on the 8" day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-39 setting priorities for filing written arguments regarding a City Measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure to be submitted to the General Municipal Election (Ex. 4); That on the 8' day of July, 2024, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-40 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for City Measure submitted at municipal elections (Ex. 5); We further declare that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct statement of the proceedings had by the City of Huntington Beach and the City Council of said City in the presentation of said amendments to the Charter of the City of Huntington Beach and election held thereon. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the official seal of the City of Huntington Beach, California on the 10th day of February, 2025. 4Y1/0i Pat Burns, Mayor Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach Attest: Lisa Lane Barnes, City Clerk City of Huntington Beach Ex. 1 — Resolution No. 2024-34 Ex. 2 — Resolution No. 2024-35 Ex. 3 — Resolution No. 2024-38 Ex. 4 — Resolution No. 2024-39 Ex. 5 — Resolution No.2024-40 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On February 10, 2025 before me, Donna Switzer, Notary Public, personally appeared Pat Burns and Lisa Lane Barnes who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities, and that by their signatures on the instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. DONNA SWITZER`1 WITNESS my hand and official seal. cOMMNota IsSIPublic-ONs2311601 ' ry C�INOnNa � 7 ORANGE COUNTY 7 I Comm Expr„Nov.5.2023 (Seal) (Notary Signature) RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter cities, a General Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday,November 5, 2024, for the election of Municipal Officers; and NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE,DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter cities,there is called and ordered to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, California, on Tuesday,November 5, 2024, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3)Members of the City Council for the full term of four years; a City Clerk for the full term of four years; and a City Treasurer for the full term of four years. SECTION 2. That the ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the County of Orange Registrar-County Recorder/Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices,printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election. SECTION 4. That the polls (vote centers) for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. of the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until 8:00 o'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls (vote centers) shall be closed,pursuant to Election Code § 10242, except as provided in §§ 14212, 14401 of the Elections Code of the State of California. SECTION 5. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections. SECTION 6. That notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the 24-14779/343890 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. SECTION 8. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to administer said election and all reasonable and actual election expenses shall be paid by the City upon presentation of a properly submitted bill. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of I Iuntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of July , 2024. ' .21, lit A b CrLt.— RE IEWE AND A PROVED: APPROVED • 0 FORM: --' .4 .‘.. .1°.-'Or r (.., r( City Manager ty Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: ... .0./44..# .. ---4,-/14/. ag,„___ City Clerk 2 Res. No. 2024-34 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 2, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None A401, 9•0 City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, called a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council, a City Clerk, and a City Treasurer; WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General municipal election be consolidated with the Statewide General election to be held on the same date and that within the city the precincts, polling places (vote centers) and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the county election department of the County of Orange canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of§ 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange,California is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General election on Tuesday,November 5, 2024, for the purpose of the election of three (3)Members of the City Council for the full term of four years, a City Clerk for the full term of four years, and a City Treasurer for the full term of four years. SECTION 2. That the county election department is authorized to canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election. SECTION 3. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the county election department to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election. 24-14779/343892 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-35 SECTION 4. That the City of Huntington Beach recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs. SECTION 5. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the county election department of the County of Orange. SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of July . 2024. Mayor RIyIEWEI�AND PPROVED: APPROVED 0FORM: Op! City Manager C. y Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: r �� �7�,/lr•d� City Clerk 2 Res. No. 2024-35 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) 1, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on July 2, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California RESOLUTION NO. 2024-3 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT THE NOVEMBER 5,2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 • WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 calling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday,November 5, 2024; and On July 2, 2024,the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 requesting that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 5, 2024, and requested assistance of the Orange County Registrar of Voters; and Pursuant to authority provided by the California Constitution, Article XI and the Government Code,Title'4,Division 2,Chapter 2 (commencing at § 34450) and the Election Code Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing at § 9255) of the State of California,and under the provisions of the laws relating to Charter cities in the State of California,the City Council desires to submit to the voters of the City, at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, a proposed Charter Amendment related to Environmental Protection, The City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed Charter Amendment to the voters, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter Cities, and pursuant to the California Constitution,Article XI and the Government Code, Title 4, Division 2, Chapter 2 (commencing at § 34450) and the Election Code Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing at § 9255) of the State of California,the City Council does hereby order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5,2024, the following question: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, which would amend the City Charter to state that City Yes Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair, and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items No present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" SECTION 2. That the complete text of the Charter Amendment submitted to the voters RESOLUTION NO. 2024-3 8 is attached as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority(50%+1)of the votes cast. SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution v%ith the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of t v t,t at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024. Mayor REVIEWED A APP VED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager City Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: ity Manager I 2 24-14888/345858 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN AS STRIKETHROUGH Charter Amendment Measure No. 1 Section 807. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review LEIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning changepresents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning andZoningis a Iocal,municipal affair, beyond the reach of State control or interference, a local activity reserved for the Ci y and its people,not the State. 3 24-1488R/345858 1 Res. No. 2024-38 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None 42,614ti 9,4114,214.16-d City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORI TIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Huntington Beach, California, on November 5, 2024, at which there will be submitted to the voters a ballot measure related to an amendment to the City Charter regarding environmental protection; and The City Council wishes to authorize arguments in favor of and in opposition to this measure and authorize the preparation of an impartial analysis of this measure, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows: SECTION 1. That with respect to the following measure (hereafter,the"Measure"): "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair, and require voter YES approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" NO a. That the City Council authorizes the following member(s)of its body: Pat Burns (Councilmember In Favor/ aiust) Casey McKeon (Councilmember In Favor/Against) Grace', Van Der Mark (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) (Councilmember In Favor/Against) to file a written argument not exceeding 300 words regarding the Measure as specified above, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, in accordance with Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 arguments may be changed or withdrawn until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk after which no arguments for or against the Measure may be submitted to the City Clerk. Said argument to be accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the authors(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers. The arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement to be Filed by Author(s) of Argument as provided for in California Elections Code Section 9600. SECTION 2. That the City Council directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the Measure to the City Attorney. a. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the Measure not exceeding 500 words showing the effect of the Measure on the existing law and the operation of the Measure. If the Measure affects the organization or salaries of the office of the City Attorney, the City Council may direct the City Clerk to prepare the impartial analysis. b. The analysis shall include a statement indicating whether the Measure was placed on the ballot by a petition signed by the requisite number of voters or by the governing body of the city. c. In the event the entire text of the Measure is not printed on the ballot, nor in the voter information portion of the voter information guide,there shall be printed immediately below the impartial analysis, in no less than 10-point type, the following: "The above statement is an impartial analysis of Charter Amendment Measure 1. If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the election official's office at 714-536-5405 and a copy will be emailed at no cost to you." d. The impartial analysis shall be filed by the date set by the City Clerk for the filing of primary arguments. SECTION 3. That if more than one argument for or against the Measure is submitted to the City Clerk within the time prescribed, she shall give preference and priority, in the order set forth in California Elections Code Section 9287,to the arguments in favor/against submitted by: 1)the legislative body, or member(s) of the legislative body authorized by that body, 2) individual voter or bona fide association of citizens or combination of voters and associations, who are the bona fide sponsors or proponents of the Measure, 3) bona fide associations of citizens,4)individual voters who are eligible to vote on the Measure. REST OF PAGE NOT USED 2 24-14888/345857 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-39 SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8,2024. fits lak Ili ►. •. Mayor REVIEWED ANDPROVE APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager ity Attorney Q.r" INITIATED AND APPROVED: ge Mana r 3 24-14888/345857 ARGUMENTS FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent (s) or author(s) of the (primary/rebuttal) argument (in favor of/against) ballot proposition (name or number) at the (title of election) election for the (jurisdiction) to be held on , 20 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of (his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of Date (name of organization) _ Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) All Authors must print his/her name and sign this form (EC 9600) AND Print his/her name and sign the Argument itself (EC 9283) AND Print his/her name and sign the Rebuttal Argument itself (EC 9285) Further, pursuant to Election Code§ 9282, printed arguments submitted to the voters shall be titled either"Argument In Favor Of Measure "or "Argument Against Measure_". Likewise,printed rebuttal arguments submitted pursuant to Election Code§9285 shall be titled either"Rebuttal To Argument In Favor Of Measure "or"Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure §9200, 9282, 9283, 9285, 9600 E.C. Statement of Authors of Arguments §9600,E.C.and(Steven Vargas v.Cheryl Balz and City of Brea;Revised 1012009) F-A- 1 • • • Res. No. 2024-39 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None 04,Airk/ 9.46b11/4141,4) City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURE SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WHEREAS, § 9282 of the Elections Code of the State of California provides for written arguments to be filed in favor of or against City measures not to exceed 300 words in length; and WHEREAS, § 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the City Council, by majority vote, to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures submitted at municipal elections; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 9285 of the Elections Code of the State of California, when the elections official has selected the arguments for and against each measure (not exceeding 300 words each) which will be printed and distributed to the voters, the elections official shall send a copy of an argument in favor of the proposition to the authors of any argument against the measure and a copy of an argument against the measure to the authors of any argument in favor of the measure immediately upon receiving the arguments. The author or a majority of the authors of an argument relating to a city measure may prepare and submit a rebuttal argument not exceeding 250 words or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare,submit,or sign the rebuttal argument.A rebuttal argument shall not be signed by more than five authors. The rebuttal arguments shall be filed with the City Clerk, signed,with the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization,and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, not more than 10 days after the final date for filing direct arguments. The rebuttal arguments shall be accompanied by the Form of Statement To Be Filed By Author(s) of Argument. Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. ,Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument which it seeks to rebut. SECTION 2. That all previous resolutions providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for city measures are repealed. SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. • 24-I4888/345859 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-40 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024. 0111P t,,„ 1 en-t_ Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager City Attorney fr- - INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Manager 2 24-I4888/345859 ARGUMENTS AUTHORIZATION FOR ANOTHER PERSON TO SIGN REBUTTAL ARGUMENT • The following majority of authors of the Argument c In Favor of o Against Measure authorize the following person(s)to prepare, submit or sign the Rebuttal to the Argument ❑ In Favor of c Against Measure for the City of Election to be held on , 20 Signatures of a majority of the authors of the Argument ❑ In Favor of ri Against Measure are required: Name(Print) Signature Date Name (Print) Signature Date Name (Print) Signature Date The following authors are authorizes to prepare, submit or sign the Rebuttal to the Argument ❑ In Favor of c:Against Measure Print Name Signature Title Date Print Name Signature Title Date Print Name Signature Title I Date Print Name Sgnature Title Date Print Name Signature Title Date Attach this form to the Form of Statement of Authors Form submitted with the Argument o in Favor of a Against Measure §9285, E.C. Authorization for Others to Sign Rebuttal Argument (Added 10/2008, Amended • 10/2018) F-A-2 Res. No. 2024-40 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None ‘teriot, 9A6htilleiAd City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California ATTACHMENT 4 Impartial Analysis and Complete Text of Charter Amendment Measure U CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE This proposed Charter amendment,referred to as"Environmental Protection,"would require voter approval of certain general plan amendments or zoning changes in Huntington Beach that present significant negative impact to the City's environment. If adopted,this Measure would amend the Huntington Beach City Charter to add new Section 807 entitled"Environmental Protection." New Section 807 would require voter approval of City-initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes,which may include zoning changes for commercial or housing development, where the related environmental review contemplated by the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") finds that the proposed general plan or zoning changes would present"significant and unavoidable"negative environmental impacts in the City. This Measure would also amend the Charter to expressly state that City Planning and Zoning is a"municipal affair,"beyond the reach of State control or interference, and is a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 to the Charter; a"no"vote on this measure would not add new Section 807. • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY A CERTAIN CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AT THE NOVEMBER 5,2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-34 WHEREAS,on July 2, 2024,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-34 calling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday,November 5, 2024; and On July 2, 2024, the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2024-35 requesting that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 5, 2024, and requested assistance of the Orange County Registrar of Voters; and Pursuant to authority provided by the California Constitution, Article XI and the Government Code,Title 4,Division 2, Chapter 2 (commencing at § 34450) and the Election Code Division 9, Chapter 3,Article 3 (commencing at § 9255) of the State of California,and under the provisions of the laws relating to Charter cities in the State of California,the City Council desires to submit to the voters of the City, at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, a proposed Charter Amendment related to Environmental Protection, The City Council is authorized and directed by statute to submit the proposed Charter Amendment to the voters, NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, does hereby resolve, declare, determine and order as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. • SECTION 2. That pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to Charter Cities, and pursuant to the California Constitution, Article XI and the Government Code, Title 4, Division 2, Chapter 2 (commencing at § 34450) and the Election Code Division 9, Chapter 3, Article 3 (commencing at § 9255)of the State of California,the City Council does hereby order submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5,2024,the following question: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, which would amend the City Charter to state that City Yes Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair, and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items No present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" SECTION 2. That the complete text of the Charter Amendment submitted to the voters 10C � RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 is attached as Exhibit A. SECTION 3. That the vote requirement for the measure to pass is a majority (50%+1) of the votes cast. SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the Registrar of Voters of the County of Orange. SECTION 5. "1'he City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the hook of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of th OI I lcuntington Beach at a special meeting thereof held on July 8. 2024. Mayor -- - REVIEWED A APP VED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager City Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: ity Manager I 2 24-I4888/345858 l c RESOLUTION NO. 2024-38 EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN AS STRIKETHROUGH Charter Amendment Measure No. I Section 807. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. No City initiated general plan amendment or zoning change may be approved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR) finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the electors voting on such proposition at a general or special election at which such proposition is submitted. City Planning and Zoning is a Iocal,municipal affair, beyond the reach of State control or interference, a local activity reserved for the City and its people not the State. { 3 24-14M/345858 c l I 3 Res. No. 2024-38 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a special meeting thereof held on July 8, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon NOES: None ABSENT: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick ABSTAIN: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California The foregoing instrument is a correct copy of the original on file in this office. Attestbtae,,nnbet I FfFf {�,20 Pq City Clerk and Ex- officfo Cle c oft he City Council oft of Huntington Beach, Califo Deputy 4Q L ATTACHMENT 5 Certified copies of pages from Orange County's Voter Information Guide relating to Huntington Beach Measure U 0 Ballot Measures- U Section ,— 11 U City of Huntington Beach, Charter Amendment Measure - Environmental Protection Shalt proposed Charter Amendment No.1,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal affair,and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved? What your vote means YES NO A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 A"no" vote on this measure would not add new Section to the Charter. 807. For and against FOR AGAINST Gracey Van Der Mark Patrick Brenden Mayor,City of Huntington Beach Former City Councilmember Pat Burns Barbara Delgleize Mayor Pro Tempore,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor Casey McKeon Connie Boardman City Council Member,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor Debbie Cook Former Mayor of HB ,4,�� (c. ...t ...... vOTirt,. : ••• 'PJ,,w :• 1 l', v. 0/ 44O •'••.2UNTY: C r'sl% \ II3(a5 f Ballot Measures- U Section 11 Full Text of Measure U City of Huntington Beach EXHIBIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSED ADDITIONS SHOWN AS UNDERLINED PROPOSED DELETIONS SHOWN ASGTRIKLTI IROUCI I Charter Amendment Measure No.1 Section 80T.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. No City initiated general plan amendment or zonina chance may be aooroved by the City where the related environmental review(EIR)finds the same proposed general plan update or zoning change presents significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment.without first receiving approval by the affirmative vote of at least a maiority of the electors voting on such proposition at a aeneral or special election at which such proposition is submitted.City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,beyond the reach of State control or interference,a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. Impartial Analysis City of Huntington Beach Measure U This proposed Charter amendment,referred to as"Environmental Protection,"would require voter approval of certain general plan amendments or zoning changes in Huntington Beach that present significant negative impact to the City's environment. If adopted,this Measure would amend the Huntington Beach City Charter to add new Section 807 entitled"Environmental Protection." New Section 807 would require voter approval of City-initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes,which may include zoning changes for commercial or housing development,where the related environmental review contemplated by the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")finds that the proposed general plan or zoning changes would present"significant and unavoidable"negative environmental impacts in the City. This Measure would also amend the Charter to expressly state that City Planning and Zoning Is a"municipal affair,"beyond the reach of State control or interference,and is a local activity reserved for the City and its people,not the State. A"yes"vote on this Measure would add new Section 807 to the Charter;a"no"vote on this measure would not add new Section 807. ° ��\S�RAR Op i3O•.,P� • •_ • • s e ` • 1 • ^ • f \ /� •.� :. • •• �� �w p4' •'•. •••• Off:• ,� C••••...•.••.•••• \'' % ''s.MINTY, C:0* 13/9-5 Ballot Measures- U Section11 Argument in Favor of Measure U Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure U NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH: VOTE The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In "YES" TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO ASSERT OUR LOCAL 1990,the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment— CONTROL OVER DEVELOPMENT!!! Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. Passing this Charter Amendment is critical to the ENVIRONMENTAL The proponents' professed concerns about clean air, water and PROTECTION of Huntington Beach—to protect our precious beaches,to greenhouse gases,are yet another ploy to mislead.They dissolved the protect our pristine wetlands and their unique wildlife,to protect against Environmental Board,scrapped the sustainability master plan,and have an Increase in greenhouse gas emissions, to protect our groundwater failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution.They supply,to protect our clean air and water,to protect our infrastructure, refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect against increasing traffic and congestion. We must protect our and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our City from high-density over-development of Huntington Beach!'! freshwater wells. This Charter Amendment requires City initiated General Plan and Zoning It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council Amendments that present a "substantial and unavoidable" negative members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their impact to our City's environment to go to a VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. With Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library,transferring this Charter Amendment, residents will have a say In the future of the public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies.Why trust them City's development,rather than simply leaving those important decisions with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more (which have lasting impacts on our City for generations to come)to a litigation? simple vote of City Council. Some things,like this,are too important to not ask the voters of Huntington Beach for their input. Make no mistake,this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newsom's policies dictate what gets built in Huntington By voting "yes" on this proposed Charter Amendment, the people Beach. of Huntington Beach gain the power to protect Huntington Beach's environment from rapid over-development by legislators, builders, and Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to developers. determine development,not Sacramento. Those who are opposed to this proposal use scare tactics and In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay fearmongering falsely claiming that the State or State laws"mandate" S4.5million in attorneys fees.Failure to comply comes with a cost;this high-density development,or that If the City does not comply,it will face measure will create that failure. litigation, fees, fines, penalties. From a recent outcome in the State's It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government:Vote lawsuit against the City over high-density housing,we know this is not No on Measure U. true. In fact,to date,no fees,fines,or penalties have been imposed on the City for failing to update its zoning to accommodate high-density s/Debbie Cook development. Voters,PROTECT OUR CITY—VOTE"YES:' Leader of Measure C s/Gracey Van Der Mark s/Judith Huck Mayor,City of Huntington Beach Board Secretary,Amigos de Bolsa Chica s/Pat Burns s/Connie Boardman Mayor Pro Tempore,City of Huntington Beach Former Mayor s/Casey McKeon City Council Member,City of Huntington Beach e,1s•.•..ui11tsA ���•�'�SSRAR OF iin`°• .i. . r ��\ 1,-1 \• : e i • * : 71 -\ * • '4 •••�.uu.s••• l •� �`'•0, VUNTY, C P�'tOi ,.,,r.;....... 1 /13/?-5 f Ballot Measures- U Section ,, 11 Argument Against Measure U Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure U Vote NO to Protect Local Governance Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser and Bolton didn't vote for this ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION for the City-and,they didn't vote to give This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by the VOTERS A CHOICE in proposed General Plan and Zoning changes that the same council majority that established a book banning committee, would certainly lead to MASSIVE HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT. This Is wanted to privatize the libraries, and negotiated a scandalous multi- wrong! million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. This City belongs to the people of Huntington Beach. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark,Tony Strickland, Casey McKeon, and Pat Burns voted to give Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed YOU,the people of this great City,this Ballot Measure so that YOU have by the council members who placed this on the ballot.If they cared about a choice of whether the City should adopt General Plans and Zoning our environment,the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, changes that might lead to "substantial and unavoidable" long-term our Sustalnability Master Plan would have been completed,and the city or permanent damage to our environment Of course,these plan and would have a Climate Action Plan. zoning decisions that massively and sometimes permanently Impact our This measure wilt: environment and the quality of life in our City,should involve the vote of people and are a matter of local control-not for developers or the State Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: itself. A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This Vote YES on this Ballot Measure-PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT!!! measure Is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. s/Gracey Van Der Mark Undermine Representative Democracy: Mayor,City of Huntington Beach We elect officials to make informed decisions on our behalf.White public s/Casey McKeon input is vital,excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the City Councilmember,City of Huntington Beach effectiveness of our council members.This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. s/Pat Burns Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: Mayor Pro Tern,City of Huntington Beach This amendment Imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city.The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions in court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively, conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. s/Patrick Brenden Former City Councilmember s/Barbara Delgleize Former Mayor s/Connie Boardman Former Mayor s/Debbie Cook Former Mayor of HB .••0•1*\*SIRMR 0F�Ot„, *ems i , • • ••• • C rt r . e. 'r ••• O•'"'lL,''UNTiicPV••• 1ji3/a5 Section • Practice Ballot 12 Presidential General Election November 5,2024 Page 4 of 4 Orange County U-City of Huntington Beach Charter Amendment Measure- Environmental Protection Shall proposed Charter Amendment No.1,which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local,municipal affair,and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment,be approved? Supporters:Gracey Van Der Mark, Mayor;Pat Burns,Mayor Pro Tern; Casey McKeon,Councilrnember Opponents:Patrick Brenden, Former Councilmember,Barbara Delgleize,Former Mayor;Connie Boardman,Former Mayor;Debbie Cook,Former Mayor =I Yes 0 0 No mml J Q r m m w CO � D a r 0 so S-1icoR OF V""••,* ••• j� ,1 . ♦ ♦• r • f ~ (1 ii . so. UNTY, Vote Both Sides of the Ballot (13/a5 ATTACHMENT 6 Copies of Arguments and Rebuttals - Charter Amendment Measure 1 (Measure U) ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR HUNTINGTON BEACH: VOTE"YES"TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND TO ASSERT OUR LOCAL CONTROL OVER DEVELOPMENT!!! Passing this Charter Amendment is critical to the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION of Huntington Beach-to protect our precious beaches,to protect our pristine wetlands and their unique wildlife,to protect against an increase in greenhouse gas emissions,to protect our groundwater supply,to protect our clean air and water,to protect our infrastructure,to protect against increasing traffic and congestion. We must protect our City from high-density over-development of Huntington Beach!!! This Charter Amendment requires City initiated General Plan and Zoning Amendments that present a "substantial and unavoidable" negative impact to our City's environment to go to a VOTE OF THE PEOPLE. With this Charter Amendment, residents will have a say in the future of the City's development, rather than simply leaving those important decisions (which have lasting impacts on our City for generations to come)to a simple vote of City Council. Some things, like this, are too important to not ask the voters of Huntington Beach for their input. By voting"yes" on this proposed Charter Amendment,the people of Huntington Beach gain the power to protect Huntington Beach's environment from rapid over-development by legislators, builders, and developers. Those who are opposed to this proposal use scare tactics and fearmongering falsely claiming that the State or State laws "mandate" high-density development, or that if the City does not comply, it will face litigation, fees, fines, penalties. From a recent outcome in the State's lawsuit against the City over high-density housing,we know this is not true. In fact,to date, no fees,fines, or penalties have been imposed on the City for failing to update its zoning to accommodate high-density development. Voters, PROTECT OUR CITY-VOTE "YES." The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5,2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. Signed: tvl-Nor" Date: 1 `"" ) ?-►�' N e, Title Signed: 4yi.!/zfroAa Date: sa.7',2e'.1 I Name, Title .7 Signed: ' Date: 402' k_: . ame, T e , • c-� REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In 1990,the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment-Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. The proponents' professed concerns about clean air, water and greenhouse gases, are yet another ploy to mislead.They dissolved the Environmental Board,scrapped the sustainability master plan, and have failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution. They refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our freshwater wells. It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library, transferring public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies. Why trust them with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more litigation? Make no mistake, this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newson's policies dictate what gets built in Huntington Beach. Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to determine development, not Sacramento. In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay$4.5million in attorney's fees. Failure to comply comes with a cost; this measure will create that failure. It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government: Vote No on Measure 1. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. O e t "gu� `. Signed: 4&? 6044Date: 9441/ 3 / Name, Title :14And 014.4-01/ Signed: .� Boa d • �t Date: 1- 3 " Tie Signed: Date: Name, Title . a Signed: Date: : r' Name,Title , _Y i :7 c, — rn Signed: Date: :o�: -0 a( Name, Title to C, REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 The proponents of this measure continue to spread disinformation. In 1990, the voters of Huntington Beach passed a Charter Amendment—Measure C to protect our beaches and parks. The proponents' professed concerns about clean air,water and greenhouse gases, are yet another ploy to mislead. They dissolved the Environmental Board, scrapped the sustainability master plan, and have failed to take any action to help decrease traffic or air pollution. They refuse to pass a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address rising sea levels that will bring salt-water intrusion into our freshwater wells. It should be noted proponents of this amendment are the same Council members that gave away untold millions of taxpayer dollars in their Airshow Settlement and who tried to outsource our library, transferring public taxpayer money to private for-profit companies. Why trust them with yet another poorly crafted Charter Amendment likely to create more litigation? Make no mistake, this measure will give up local control to Sacramento and let Gavin Newson's policies dictate what gets built in Huntington Beach. Voting No, maintains local control by allowing the City Council to determine development, not Sacramento. In 2018 when the Council failed to comply with State Laws and had to pay$4.5mi11ion in attorney's fees. Failure to comply comes with a cost;this measure will create that failure. It's time to restore common sense to Huntington Beach government: Vote No on Measure 1. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. r Signed: n .o Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title N C ,n c7 .,0 r O N 2024FORM OF STATEMENT REAUG P C 'IVFCM3: 37 TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS - I All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapter 3 (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the following i + L Li A. form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of ,.�1 Y C)F the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. 6).194 dbPrint Name '✓ ; Title A.4-144--- Sign re lit (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date 93// a 0,7,. (name of organization) Print Name .3.ET71114, 1.4•1,ttk Signal Title-joukd StChittA j • (If applicable):Submitted on behalf✓✓ of: • Date '7-4 (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) 3. F. CFIVED FORM OF STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS2 24 AUG - I PH 2 02 All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chaptet . (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by the followihg. form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument in favor of Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Print Name Cnnnia Boardman i nature Title Former Mayor (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date Aug.1,2024 (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Vote NO to Protect Local Governance This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by the same council majority that established a book banning committee,wanted to privatize the libraries,and negotiated a scandalous multi- million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed by the council members who placed this on the ballot. If they cared about our environment,the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, our Sustainability Master Plan would have been completed, and the city would have a Climate Action Plan. This measure will: Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This measure is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. Undermine Representative Democracy: We elect officials to make informed decisions on our behalf. While public input is vital, excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the effectiveness of our council members. This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: This amendment imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city. The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions in court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively, conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5,2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. 6/044-114 Signed. Date:ame, Title CI eermtic" y-Signed: 4Date: �Z r me, Title 9. �J2_Ok Signed. MG�f Or Date: 71 �"�' () Name, Title f Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Vote NO to Protect Local Governance This proposed Charter Amendment has been brought to the voters by the same council majority that established a book banning committee,wanted to privatize the libraries, and negotiated a scandalous multi- million-dollar secret legal settlement that required a citizen lawsuit to be made public. Don't be fooled by the supposed concern for the environment expressed by the council members who placed this on the ballot. If they cared about our environment,the Environmental Board wouldn't have been dissolved, our Sustainability Master Plan would have been completed, and the city would have a Climate Action Plan. This measure will: Affect ALL land in Huntington Beach: A new and costly process will be required when commercial and industrial zoning needs to be changed to better meet community needs. This measure is not business friendly and will delay community improvements. Undermine Representative Democracy: We elect officials to make informed decisions on our behalf. While public input is vital, excessive referendums on technical matters risk eroding the effectiveness of our council members. This measure shifts power away from our elected officials and towards special interests. Create More Red Tape and Unnecessary Costs: This amendment imposes significant administrative and legal burdens on our city. The costs associated with organizing frequent elections and defending decisions in court will divert resources from essential services and programs that benefit all residents. Requiring elections for zoning changes and General Plan updates will cost the city millions at a time when we are facing budget deficits. Let's preserve the ability of our elected officials to govern effectively, conserve our fiscal resources and reject this Measure. The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the primary argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5,2024 hereby state that the argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their)knowledge and belief. I � n )/01‘. 1121 Signed: 0..,e912k Date: U `J d‘d Name Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE 1 Councilmembers Kalmick, Moser and Bolton didn't vote for this ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION for the City -and, they didn't vote to give the VOTERS A CHOICE in proposed General Plan and Zoning changes that would certainly lead to MASSIVE HIGH-DENSITY DEVELOPMENT. This is wrong! This City belongs to the people of Huntington Beach. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark,Tony Strickland, Casey McKeon, and Pat Burns voted to give YOU, the people of this great City, this Ballot Measure so that YOU have a choice of whether the City should adopt General Plans and Zoning changes that might lead to "substantial and unavoidable" long-term or permanent damage to our environment. Of course, these plan and zoning decisions that massively and sometimes permanently impact our environment and the quality of life in our City, should involve the vote of people and are a matter of local control- not for developers or the State itself. The opposition claims there will be increased red tape and additional costs. This is not true. There is no additional cost to asking the people of the City how it should be zoned and developed -just like there was no additional cost to the fruitful fight against the State over high-density housing mandates, the City for successfully withdrawing from the OCPA at no cost, and adopting a Voter ID requirement at no cost. Vote YES on this Ballot Measure- PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT!!! r.a c-� c CI 4%.0-4 4', n'1 1_, i C) -C 0 - rn The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument against Ctrarter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be herd on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Signed: QADate: V f 2-4 Name, Title Signed: % ►C ( P\CMbb{' Date: v / 1 / )y ame, Title Signed: —fro Al.y®dLo-tri Date: j - / •ZP"L V Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title Signed: Date: Name, Title ECEIYED FORM OF STATEMENT �OP4 AUG - I PM 2: 0 I TO BE FILED BY AUTHORS OF ARGUMENTS-All arguments concerning measures filed pursuant to Division 9, Chapi4;/ Y OF a (beginning with§ 9200)of the Elections Code shall be accompanied by tho following r , r,•- . t.. form statement to be signed by each proponent, and by each author, if different, of the argument: The undersigned proponent(s) or author(s) of the rebuttal to argument against Charter Amendment Measure 1 at the General Municipal Election for the City of Huntington Beach to be held on November 5, 2024 hereby state that the rebuttal argument is true and correct to the best of(his/her/their) knowledge and belief. Print Name fm1rQL \kik gy.r MAIN AIN Mavtbr Sign re Title (If applicable):Sub Itted on behalf of: blat14 .. Y'� �Tt Date... ..44voizsr. '^; name of or ail�tation 1.0 m/ Print Name CgSBy !Mc ?n Signature COitle (_. UnC.ii vcM bLe ___&1_/1-, . _ (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: CAI A tiurylinr\-0Q eaG\ Date g - 1-- O 2.(1 (name of organization) Print Name AL T'-Ad..t,.1 f Q Signature Title /�.,4 r.". J h+ TGse. 7:,....r, ,,,o(If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: � Date C ,7'', •i X.1.01.....,41044,64e4/ 2 - / • 240•2. v (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) Print Name Signature Title (If applicable):Submitted on behalf of: Date (name of organization) ATTACHMENT 7 Proof of Publications of Notice of Election (English , Spanish , Korean, Vietnamese) NTINGTti_ City of Huntington Beach • •..��9a 2000 Main Street • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov, A 8. "17 r lip Office of the Ci Clerk `' c0 i UNTY C ,,r Robin Estanislau, City Clerk - ` NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Huntington Beach on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following Measure: "Shall proposed Charter Amendment No. 1, which would amend the City Charter to state that City Planning and Zoning is a local, municipal YES affair, and require voter approval of City initiated general plan amendments or zoning changes when such items present significant and unavoidable negative impacts to the environment, be approved?" NO The polls (vote centers) in will be open from Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (hours vary by location). For a complete list of voting locations in Huntington Beach and Orange County, visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website at https://www.ocvote.gov/votinq. Detailed information on the proposed Charter Amendment Measure is available on the City's Elections webpage at https://www.huntingtonbeachca.qov/government/election info/. 9Vu4JA4 Robin stanislau, CMC/City Clerk Dated: August 8, 2024 I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach, in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the az i posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on , ,,�, at I? a.m./ Date . Ar,o. Signature d-ffor,....arAsfvLe Senior Depu City Clerk Sister City. Anjo, Japan \• , TIN , oti Ciudad de Huntington Beach � co a -: T "'.�<`9 % 200o Main Street • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 -_ - •00044 - (714) 536-5227 • www.huntingtonbeachca.gov ='o�► Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad • ' ' COUNTY CP1�f 111. Robin Estanislau, Secretario de la Ciudad -s ' co .-rr AVISO DE ELECCION POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO que una Eleccion General Municipal sera celebrada en la Ciudad de Huntington Beach el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024, para la siguiente Medida: " ,Debera la propuesta de Enmienda No. 1 a la Carta, que enmendaria la Carta de la Ciudad para establecer que la Planificacion y Si Zonificacion de la Ciudad es un asunto municipal local, y que requiere la aprobacion de los votantes para las enmiendas al plan general o los cambios de zonificacion cuando tales elementos presenten impactos NO negativos significativos e inevitables al medio ambiente ser aprobada?" Las casillas (centros de votacion) estaran abiertos desde el sabado 26 de octubre de 2024 hasta el martes 5 de noviembre de 2024 (horario varia segun la ubicacion). Para obtener una lista completa de lugares de votacion en Huntington Beach y el Condado de Orange, visite el sitio web de Registro de Votantes del Condado de Orange en https://www.ocvote.gov/voting. Informacion detallada sobre la Medida de Enmienda de la Carta propuesta esta disponible en la pagina de internet de Elecciones de la Ciudad en https://www.huntingtonbeachca.qov/government/election info/. cam` Robin Estanislau, CMC/Secretario de la Ciudad Fechado: 8 de agosto de 2024 I declare, under penalty of perjury,that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach, in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the c posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on - . . at Id ci0 Date a Signature .4„,4r• Senior Deputy ity Clerk • Sister City: Anjo, Japan As��NT�IVG City of Huntington Beach - = :�‘ 2000 Main Street • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 i _ __ - ____- _ (714) 536-5227 • www.huntingtonbeachca.gov Van Phong Thu' Ky Thanh Pho - '} Cp 0' 1 Robin Estanislan,Thu' KS-Thanh Ph6 c� ,„ -4 CO '41 I J y, .5 `" r ; '1 THONG BAO BAU CU' QUA DAY, CHUNG TOI XIN THONG BAO RANG Cuoc Tong Tuyen Cir Thanh Pho se duac to chCrc tai Thanh Pho Huntington Beach vao Thin Ba, ngay 5 thang 11 nam 2024 ye Du Luat sau: "Co nen chap thuan de xuat Tu Chinh An Hien Chuang So 1, trong do se sira di Hien Chuang Thanh Pho de tuyen bo rang viec Quy Hoach CO va Phan Vung Thanh Pho la mot cong viec cua dia phuang, thanh pho va yeu cau phai co su chap thuan cua cir tri dOi vai cac sixa dOi quy hoach chung hoac thay doi ve phan vung do Thanh Pho khai xuo'ng khi cac hang mix do gay ra tac dong tieu cu'c Bang ke va khong the KHONG tranh khoi vai moi truang?" Cac diem bo phieu (trung tam ix-5 phieu) se hoat dong tir thin Bay ngay 26 thang 10 nam 2024 cho den Thin Ba ngay 5 thang 11 nam 2024 (gio' lam viec khac nhau tuy then dia diem). Be biet danh sach day du cac dia diem bo phieu 6' Huntington Beach va Orange County, hay truy cap trang web cCia Co' quan Bang ky Cu' tri Quan Orange tai https://www.ocvote.gov/voting. Thong tin chi tit ve Dix Luat Tu Chinh An Hien Chuang co san ten trang web Bau Cir cua Thanh Pho tai dia chi https://www.huntingtonbeachca.qov/government/election info/. 44fru e6hZ1214A-d I declare, under penalty of perjury,that I am employed Robin Estanislau, CMC/Thu ky thanh pho by the City of Huntington Beach, in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the Ngay: Ngay 8 thang 8 nam 2024 Aci.sidc- posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on at P '/O a.m, Date Signature Senior Deputy City Clerk Thanh Pho Ket Nghia: Anjo, Nhat Ban , TINGT, �, City of Huntington Beach i . - ,oarasa .- N At-. :- -�.9>� 2000 Main Street ♦ Huntington Beach, CA 92648 NI x Ilk (714) 536-5227 ♦ www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 1.1 (`.- til k 7"%•.,Fa .a9: .•- �/ Al Al 714}-- - !.. 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Huntington Beach 94 Orange �F`EI°I `i ail TRi --z V'OI-F21°1 Orange 7F`EI 4:7)2a XF tF21 (Registrar of Voters) i Al-0l (https://www.ocvote.00v/voting)i of o 6F di Al Q. zil oi_l o- 7Hoi d°fo{I EH F XFiil oil` Al2I1I `171 i 1101x1 https://www.huntincitonbeachca.gov/government/election info/011A1 ei z T V e LI CF. 9,6767.444) Robin Estanislau, CMC/Al A17I s I declare,under penalty of perjury,that I am employed by the City of Huntington Beach, in the Office of the 1 z1C1-: 2024�� 8 8°z' Ci Clerk and that I posted this public notice on the i posting bulletin board at the Civic Center on /, . 4 s.. at 0:410 a.m/ Date /i Signature 7--, Senior Deputy ty Clerk xfo//_A/.. zT °F___(Anjo, Japan) ATTACHMENT 8 Resolution No. 2024-59 reciting facts of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, including Exhibit "A" Certificate of the Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential General Election Returns RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024,DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of Huntington Beach, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law;that Vote Centers were properly established; that election officers were appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in charter cities; and WHEREAS, the County Election Department canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council, the results are received, attached and made a part hereof as Exhibit"A". NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the whole number of ballots cast in Vote Centers except vote by mail voter ballots and provisional ballots was 25,883. That the whole number of vote by mail voter ballots cast in the City was 84,776, including the number of provisional ballots making a total of 110,659 ballots cast in the City. SECTION 2. That the names of persons voted for at the election for Member of the Huntington Beach City Council are as follows: Butch Twining 43,924 Amory Hanson 4,353 Natalie Moser 40,260 Marissa Jackson 10,454 Rhonda Bolton 37,170 Don Kennedy 43,319 Dan Kalmick 38,879 Chad Williams 52,335 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 That the names of the persons voted for at the election for Huntington Beach City Clerk are as follows: Regina Blankenhom 38,660 Lisa Lane Barnes 52,956 That the names of the persons voted for at the election for Huntington Beach City Treasurer are as follows: Alisa Backstrom 74,634 That the City measure voted upon at the election is as follows: MEASURE U - City of Huntington Beach, Charter Amendment Measure Environmental Protection as follows: YES 56,306 NO 41,295 SECTION 3. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates (and for and against the measure) were as listed in Exhibit"A,"attached. SECTION 4. The City Council does declare and determine that: Chad Williams was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Butch Twining was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Don Kennedy was elected as Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Lisa Lane Barnes was elected as City Clerk for the full term of four years; Alisa Backstrom was elected as City Treasurer for the full term of four years; and, that Huntington Beach voters approved of Measure U. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City, a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) The whole number of ballots cast in the City; (2) The names of the persons voted for; (3) The measure voted upon; (4) For what office each person was voted for; (5) The total number of votes given to each person, and for and against each measure. SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed by the City Clerk and authenticated; that the City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file it in the office of the City Clerk. Each and all of the persons so elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected. SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. 2 24-15631/361440 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-59 PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 3`d day of December, 2024. Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Manager Attorney INITIATED AND APPROVED: City lerk Exhibit"A" 11/05/2024 Elections Results Certified by the Orange County Registrar of Voters 3 24-15631/361440 Reso No. 2024-59 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RESULT OF THE Exhibit "A" CANVASS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) )ss. COUNTY OF ORANGE ) I, Bob Page, Registrar of Voters of Orange County, do hereby certify the following to be a full, true, and correct Statement of the Vote, consolidated with the Presidential General Election held on November 5, 2024. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAD WILLIAMS 52,335 BUTCH TWINING 43,924 DON KENNEDY 43,319 NATALIE MOSER 40,260 DAN KALMICK 38,879 RHONDA BOLTON 37,170 MARISSA JACKSON 10,454 AMORY HANSON 4,353 VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 CITY CLERK LISA LANE BARNES 52,956 REGINA M. BLANKENHORN 38,660 VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 CITY TREASURER ALISA BACKSTROM 74,634 VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 MEASURE U YES 56,306 NO 41,295 VOTE CENTER BALLOTS CAST: 25,883 VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS CAST: 84,776 TOTAL BALLOTS CAST: 110,659 I hereby certify that the number of votes cast for each candidate and measure is as set forth above and appears in the Certified Statement of the Vote. WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 3rd day of December, 2024. Rtfrv.4-- ?cii. OF O �,,,, �� BOB PAGE Registrar of Voters �) �►� Orange County 411107 LIFOR BOB PAGE Registrar of Voters of REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Mailing Address: 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C P.O. Box Ana, California8 _ jam y� Santa Ana, California 92705 Santa C 92711 Q "'-J , C (714) 567-7600 U FAX (714) 567-7556 ocvote.gov December 3, 2024 Robin Estanislau City Clerk City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main St Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Ms. Estanislau, I am enclosing the Certificate of the Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the Presidential General Election Returns and a copy of the abstract for the municipal election for your city, held in consolidation with the Presidential General Election on November 5, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 567-7568 or Marcia.Nielsen@ocvote.gov. Sincerely, Marcia Nielsen Candidate and Voter Services Manager Enc: Jiso CERTIFIED 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 837 Vote Center Totals z 0 z o o vl Z z p u O 0 U Q 0 o a 2 - co z 2 V = w Q Q w QQ y I cc N z Y Y -" o ,_ 0 p z z Q Q District cc T. I--- co Q Z 2 I 0 o V Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 858 122 468 296 391 895 375 1,163 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 11,533 887 4,632 2,553 4,031 11,669 4,237 14,133 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 3,067 321 1,310 829 1,162 3,082 1,146 3,924 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 7,569 574 3,147 1,664 2,704 7,700 2,837 9,240 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 1,755 114 643 356 556 1,782 629 2,132 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,121 72 418 218 343 1,131 402 1,368 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 6,115 401 2,397 1,239 2,099 6,191 2,236 7,376 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,177 63 433 176 390 1,165 391 1,325 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,166 71 470 232 390 1,180 459 1,383 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,319 108 520 294 434 1,344 465 1,681 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 1,194 71 472 262 425 1,196 446 1,440 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,259 88 502 275 460 1,306 475 1,547 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 4,681 501 2,111 1,291 1,830 4,747 1,816 5,969 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 465 35 173 100 148 478 155 574 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 465 35 173 100 148 478 155 574 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 12,382 1,009 5,099 2,848 4,420 12,547 4,609 15,287 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 30 6 24 12 28 29 27 39 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 1,315 232 770 462 617 1,382 597 1,748 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 3,834 295 1,455 890 1,289 3,840 1,323 4,769 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 4,499 304 1,772 946 1,545 4,551 1,634 5,450 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 2,704 172 1,078 538 941 2,745 1,028 3,281 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 9 0 1 1 2 17 3 9 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 9 0 1 1 2 17 3 9 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 62 12 30 23 25 54 32 83 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 5,213 531 2,260 1,382 1,953 5,285 1,950 6,589 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 838 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member,City Council Vote Center Totals z z r o Z ow Y F > " Z Z O U O ww V a o ,, o = g a coz in o c H 0 H in 2 o Z z Q a1 Q District c co 1-- co Q Z 2 I 0 0 V Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 7,178 478 2,840 1,467 2,469 7,279 2,662 8,707 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 5,539 563 2,397 1,455 2,087 5,618 2,084 6,983 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 6,852 446 2,703 1,394 2,335 6,946 2,528 8,313 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 839 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member,City Council Vote by Mail Totals z l7 Z m O O N 2 z p v p o u Q o = w z _1alc Q co -^ O c r O F E p z Z Q En Q District m co F-- m Q Z 2 K 0 0 V Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 1819 343 2469 690 2361 1754 2341 2265 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 29714 3001 32691 6915 30387 29001 31926 34774 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 8357 1034 9358 2400 8658 8125 9007 10068 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 18781 1882 20787 4230 19455 18265 20354 21849 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 4395 428 5015 975 4635 4365 4906 5122 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 2858 314 3306 665 3037 2805 3222 3337 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 15120 1316 16186 2996 15244 14725 16003 17407 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 3725 244 3270 579 3058 3577 3231 4065 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 2854 276 3161 631 2972 2763 3111 3358 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 2658 242 3029 529 2896 2566 3047 3113 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 2728 253 3337 590 3145 2744 3267 3284 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3155 301 3389 667 3173 3075 3347 3587 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 12173 1552 14275 3550 13209 11892 13728 14661 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1314 160 1353 386 1223 1264 1262 1561 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1314 160 1353 386 1223 1264 1262 1561 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 31465 3342 35120 7597 32713 30686 34215 36966 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 113 20 111 37 108 119 113 136 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 3040 507 4170 1156 3853 2925 3919 3755 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 10741 1146 11474 2741 10591 10488 11131 12719 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 10955 992 11659 2175 11030 10607 11536 12615 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 6616 677 7706 1488 7131 6547 7516 7741 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 68 2 40 8 35 69 52 73 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 68 2 40 8 35 69 52 73 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 141 14 175 47 151 126 165 179 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 13918 1689 15828 3964 14631 13564 15246 16636 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 840 may. /! f, - .'; Vote by Mail Totals z z 0 z O to z o N Y O > Y 2 z 0 v 0 ow v Q o 0 - _ 2 a 00 z 3 w a 0 z 3 O U Q an Z eLlj 0 Es O E H O F Q 0 z z a District Ce m F- m ¢ z 2 cc o o v Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 17615 1655 19332 3641 18117 17191 19021 20403 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 14731 1788 16668 4139 15380 14357 16030 17584 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 16802 1556 18492 3466 17368 16398 18237 19455 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 31533 3344 35160 7605 32748 30755 34267 37039 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 31,533 3,344 35,160 7,605 32,748 30,755 34,267 37,039 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 841 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member City Council Grand Totals z Z w ZO in Z O V O in Z kri z O w U Q co 0 c Z = a m z 12 l.1 F w QLi, a z Q .Ln I ce in Z Y �Z p o c F 0 F 2 O z z Q District s co i'- m Q z 2 I 0 a v Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 2677 465 2937 986 2752 2649 2716 3428 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 41247 3888 37323 9468 34418 40670 36163 48907 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 11424 1355 10668 3229 9820 11207 10153 13992 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 26350 2456 23934 5894 22159 25965 23191 31089 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 6150 542 5658 1331 5191 6147 5535 7254 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 3979 386 3724 883 3380 3936 3624 4705 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 21235 1717 18583 4235 17343 20916 18239 24783 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 4902 307 3703 755 3448 4742 3622 5390 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 4020 347 3631 863 3362 3943 3570 4741 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 3977 350 3549 823 3330 3910 3512 4794 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 3922 324 3809 852 3570 3940 3713 4724 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 4414 389 3891 942 3633 4381 3822 5134 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 16854 2053 16386 4841 15039 16639 15544 20630 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1779 195 1526 486 1371 1742 1417 2135 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1779 195 1526 486 1371 1742 1417 2135 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 43847 4351 40219 10445 37133 43233 38824 52253 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 143 26 135 49 136 148 140 175 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 4355 739 4940 1618 4470 4307 4516 5503 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 14575 1441 12929 3631 11880 14328 12454 17488 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 15454 1296 13431 3121 12575 15158 13170 18065 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 9320 849 8784 2026 8072 9292 8544 11022 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 77 2 41 9 37 86 55 82 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 77 2 41 9 37 86 55 82 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 203 26 205 70 176 180 197 262 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 19131 2220 18088 5346 16584 18849 17196 23225 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 842 Grand Totals z 0 zO w ON p z z to U oh o V Q O O z _ a z QQ 1.1 ,n 2 I cc -J N_ z se Y o O a O z z Q at Q District cc co I� co Q z 2 I 0 0 V Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 24793 2133 22172 5108 20586 24470 21683 29110 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 20270 2351 19065 5594 17467 19975 18114 24567 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 23654 2002 21195 4860 19703 23344 20765 27768 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 43924 4353 40260 10454 37170 43319 38879 52335 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 12,391 1,009 5,100 2,849 4,422 12,564 4,612 15,296 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 31,533 3,344 35,160 7,605 32,748 30,755 34,267 37,039 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 43,924 4,353 40,260 10,454 37,170 43,319 38,879 52,335 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 843 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Vote Center Totals z c4 0 I w N w g rz z C m co O al .2 : w 2 U Q Z o Z_ -J E l'J Q District cc m I-' Re Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 476 1,292 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 4,686 14,425 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 1,397 4,048 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 3,099 9,500 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 666 2,169 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 432 1,374 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 2,374 7,508 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 407 1,334 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 453 1,447 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 523 1,660 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 488 1,479 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 503 1,588 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 2,143 6,248 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 211 569 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 211 569 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 5,160 15,699 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 26 54 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 786 2,000 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 1,514 4,708 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 1,787 5,559 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 1,047 3,378 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 2 18 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 2 18 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 32 77 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 2,322 6,841 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 844 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Vote Center Totals z c 0 x z W v.Y w z z co a cm o m o LL, V a Z Z g O 0 3 a District m cc _, Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 2,840 8,876 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 2,476 7,246 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 2,686 8,471 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 845 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk • Vote by Mail Totals z cc 0 Z w N w g z Z c m m O ms e w 2 v Q Z o z En 3 Q District ce m I-- s Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 2378 2525 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 31120 34714 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 9002 10117 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 19668 21914 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 4828 5208 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 3163 3416 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 15440 17259 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 3091 3984 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 3087 3304 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 2882 3052 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 3173 3261 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3207 3658 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 13517 14930 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1338 1564 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1338 1564 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 33458 37169 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 119 143 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 4019 4125 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 10806 12525 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 11193 12481 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 7321 7895 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 40 70 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 40 70 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 150 160 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 15018 16846 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 846 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Vote by Mail Totals z cc 0 x z w vl w g cc z m Q co O m w to u a z D vi z o, 5 _ 3 a District cc m I- cc Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 18480 20393 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 15787 17828 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 17711 19411 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 33498 37239 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 33,498 37,239 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 847 • • CITY OF HUNTII f'��1 BEACH City Clerk Grand Totals z ce 0 I w to z w z z cc c co a o re Si m v a z " 0 Z o c District cc co 1- cc Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 2854 3817 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 35806 49139 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 10399 14165 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 22767 31414 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 5494 7377 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 3595 4790 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 17814 24767 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 3498 5318 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 3540 4751 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 3405 4712 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 3661 4740 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 3710 5246 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 15660 21178 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1549 2133 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 1549 2133 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 38618 52868 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 145 197 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 4805 6125 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 12320 17233 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 12980 18040 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 8368 11273 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 42 88 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 42 88 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 182 237 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 17340 23687 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 848 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Clerk Grand Totals z cc 0 I W Vt N4 w g ce z c -3. coco O ea g w 12 v Q Z at o E a a)District ce m I- ce Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 21320 29269 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 18263 25074 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 20397 27882 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 38660 52956 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 5,162 15,717 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 33,498 37,239 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 38,660 52,956 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 849 , Vote Center Totals 2 0 f- c O R o U U N 0 O E District c in H Q Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 1,517 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 15,978 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 4,583 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 10,548 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 2,364 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,506 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 8,300 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,462 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,616 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,845 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 1,641 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,736 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 7,030 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 645 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 645 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 17,481 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 62 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 2,379 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 5,144 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 6,220 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 3,676 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 14 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 14 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 91 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 7,670 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 850 Vote Center Totals 2 0 cc H iti C o i, o Li io V 4-, on N 0 O C a/1 District cc co F Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 9,825 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 8,131 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 9,364 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 851 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Vote by Mail Totals 2 0 I- I- tr) o a< v u , o E a co District cc m i- Q Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 4123 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 53016 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 15630 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 33446 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 8063 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 5318 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 26138 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 5576 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 5121 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 4697 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 5248 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 5496 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 23186 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 2406 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 2406 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 57048 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 213 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 6866 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 18759 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 18977 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 12233 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 91 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 91 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 252 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 25941 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 852 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH City Treasurer Vote by Mail Totals 2 0 I- h LA c o R o U m U ., m 7 a O E N -75 District ce an I- Q Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 31198 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 27400 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 29739 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 57139 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 57,139 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 853 Grand Totals 2 0 C a. Y O m o U U 5 m In • 0 vai District ce m =- Q Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 5640 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 68994 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 20213 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 43994 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 10427 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 6824 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 34438 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 7038 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 6737 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 6542 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 6889 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 7232 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 30216 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 3051 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 3051 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 74529 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 275 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 9245 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 23903 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 25197 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 15909 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 105 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 105 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 343 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 33611 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 854 Grand Totals 2 0 I- C Y O ro o V U Q m O C Q/ District K co H Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 41023 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 35531 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 39103 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 74634 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 17,495 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 57,139 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9 74,634 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1799 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote Center Totals C y+ .0 Li of 5 p 0 CV To 0 District ce co F= >- Z Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 47th Congressional District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 36th Senate District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 70th Assembly District 10,983 2,276 20.7 1,315 575 72nd Assembly District 124,187 23,607 19.0 14,062 6,298 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Huntington Beach 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 State Board of Equalization 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 County Board of Education 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 District Coast Community College 37,289 6,881 18.5 4,080 1,757 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 15,562 19.5 9,224 4,192 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 3,440 18.8 2,073 924 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 2,228 18.4 1,346 566 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 12,118 19.9 7,171 3,364 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 2,138 17.0 1,297 576 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 2,313 19.4 1,371 658 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 2,745 23.1 1,592 752 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 2,381 19.8 1,385 665 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 2,541 20.3 1,526 713 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 10,584 18.7 6,261 2,716 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 586 218 Westminster School District 5,406 930 17.2 586 218 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 25,860 19.2 15,364 6,864 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 94 16.3 55 24 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 3,539 19.7 2,031 925 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 7,779 17.9 4,728 1,970 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 9,067 20.2 5,327 2,485 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 5,381 19.2 3,223 1,460 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 13 9 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 23 12.4 13 9 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Orange County Water District 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 143 23.1 83 44 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 11,489 18.4 6,860 2,949 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1800 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote Center Totals o v, o u N t51 E III District cc co 1---5 › Z Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 14,394 19.8 8,517 3,924 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 12,200 18.5 7,292 3,112 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 13,683 19.8 8,085 3,761 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 3 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 4 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 5 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 6 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 32 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 33 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 34 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 35 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Proposition 36 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 President 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1801 U-City of Huntington Beach • Vote by Mail Totals c .. o m o T. U = _ 0 O c District cc m 1= } Z Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 47th Congressional District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 36th Senate District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 70th Assembly District 10,983 6,097 55.5 2936 2277 72nd Assembly District 124,187 78,679 63.4 37993 32145 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Huntington Beach 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 State Board of Equalization 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 County Board of Education 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 District Coast Community College 37,289 23,288 62.5 11308 9255 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 49,715 62.5 24043 20264 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 11,773 64.4 5578 4903 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 7,795 64.4 3712 3167 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 38,620 63.4 18607 16057 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 8,400 66.8 4232 3322 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 7,534 63.3 3622 3136 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 7,072 59.5 3225 3074 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 7,591 63.2 3630 3177 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 8,023 64.1 3898 3348 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 34,778 61.5 16784 13843 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1765 1294 Westminster School District 5,406 3,450 63.8 1765 1294 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 84,643 62.7 40868 34361 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 319 55.3 143 130 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 9,945 55.3 4958 3703 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 28,454 65.3 13691 11522 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 28,023 62.6 13540 11567 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 17,902 63.8 8536 7439 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 61 61 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 133 71.5 61 61 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Orange County Water District 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 406 65.5 196 153 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 38,887 62.2 18873 15433 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1802 U-City of Huntington Beach Vote by Mail Totals • C 2 ra o ;I' U .51 p (A ,, 0 District ce co > z Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 45,889 63.2 22056 18989 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 40,994 62.1 19934 16208 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 43,782 63.3 20995 18214 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 3 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 4 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 5 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 6 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 32 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 33 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 34 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 35 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Proposition 36 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Partial/Unexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 President 135,170 84,776 62.7 40929 34422 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7 40,929 34,422 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report- November 05, 2024 Page 1803 ' U-City of Huntington Beach Grand Totals O v, o O m U Y u, 0 8 O 0 E VI 0 District z co 1- Y z Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 47th Congressional District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 36th Senate District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 70th Assembly District 10,983 8,373 76.2 4251 2852 72nd Assembly District 124,187 102,286 82.4 52055 38443 1st Supervisorial District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Huntington Beach 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 State Board of Equalization 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 (4th District) 4th District Court of Appeal 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 County Board of Education 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Trustee Area 2 Coast Community College 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 District Coast Community College 37,289 30,169 80.9 15388 11012 District Trustee Area 1 Coast Community College 79,606 65,277 82.0 33267 24456 District Trustee Area 3 Coast Community College 18,275 15,213 83.2 7651 5827 District Trustee Area 4 Fountain Valley School District 12,109 10,023 82.8 5058 3733 Huntington Beach City School 60,892 50,738 83.3 25778 19421 District Huntington Beach City School 12,571 10,538 83.8 5529 3898 District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach City School 11,909 9,847 82.7 4993 3794 District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach City School 11,890 9,817 82.6 4817 3826 District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach City School 12,011 9,972 83.0 5015 3842 District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach City School 12,511 10,564 84.4 5424 4061 District Trustee Area 5 Ocean View School District 56,577 45,362 80.2 23045 16559 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 2351 1512 Westminster School District 5,406 4,380 81.0 2351 1512 Trustee Area 5 Huntington Beach Union High 134,984 110,503 81.9 56232 41225 School District Huntington Beach Union High 577 413 71.6 198 154 School District Trustee Area 1 Huntington Beach Union High 17,994 13,484 74.9 6989 4628 School District Trustee Area 2 Huntington Beach Union High 43,559 36,233 83.2 18419 13492 School District Trustee Area 3 Huntington Beach Union High 44,779 37,090 82.8 18867 14052 School District Trustee Area 4 Huntington Beach Union High 28,075 23,283 82.9 11759 8899 School District Trustee Area 5 Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 74 70 District Los Alamitos Unified School 186 156 83.9 74 70 District Trustee Area 4 Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Municipal Water District of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Division 4 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Orange County Water District 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Division 6 Sunset Beach Sanitary District 620 549 88.5 279 197 Historical 2010-48th 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Congressional District Historical 2010-34th Senate 62,512 50,376 80.6 25733 18382 District 12/03/2024 11:41 AM District Results Report - November 05, 2024 Page 1804 U-City of Huntington Beach Grand Totals O \° m E m U a ' N 7 co District cc co 1-- Historical 2010-37th Senate 72,658 60,283 83.0 30573 22913 District Historical 2010-72nd 66,056 53,194 80.5 27226 19320 Assembly District Historical 2010-74th 69,114 57,465 83.1 29080 21975 Assembly District Historical 2010-State Board of 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Equalization(4th District) Historical 2010-2nd 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Supervisorial District Historical 2010-County Board 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 of Education Trustee Area 2 Proposition 2 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 3 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 4 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 5 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 6 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 32 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 33 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 34 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 35 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Proposition 36 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 PartiaVUnexpired Term United States Senator 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 President 135,170 110,659 81.9 56306 41295 Vote Center Totals 135,170 25,883 19.1 15,377 6,873 Vote by Mail Totals 135,170 84,776 62.7', 40,929 34,422 Grand Totals 135,170 110,659 81.9'r 56,306 41,295 Res. No. 2024-59 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a Regular meeting thereof held on December 3, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 4204141, 416-14411) City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California # �aTiwc 0 ; CITY OF r HUNTINGTON BEACH COL/NI �� ,� Lisa Lane Barnes I City Clerk January 22,2025 Hugh Nguyen, County Clerk-Recorder County of Orange County Administration South Building 601 N. Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92701-4072 Subject: Transmittal of a Copy of the Revised Huntington Beach City Charter Dear Clerk-Recorder Nguyen: Enclosed please find a copy of documents to be received and filed by the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. This record is being filed in accordance with Government Code Section 34460 and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5th day of November, 2024. Sincerely, Anlie L a Lane Barnes City Clerk Enclosure: Huntington Beach Charter Documentation Packet Office: (714)536—5405 i 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 i www.huntingtonbeachca.gov •! two,..••:`'s: CITY OF (!( ' '''71 HUNTINGTON BEACH =i � ;�� Lisa Lane Barnes I CityClerk coo„,-Tv�� � January 22,2025 Shirley N.Weber, Ph.D., Secretary of State State of California Special Filings Unit 1500 11 th Street, 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Transmittal of a Copy of the Revised Huntington Beach City Charter Dear Secretary Weber: Enclosed please find a copy of documents to be received and filed by the Secretary of State's Filing Unit. This record is being filed in accordance with Government Code Section 34460 and pursuant to a General Municipal Election held in the City of Huntington Beach on the 5`h day of November, 2024. S•nc ely, 64(1 (Kn Lisa Lane Barnes City Clerk Enclosure: Huntington Beach Charter Documentation Packet Office: (714)536—5405 i 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature • Print your name and address on the reverse X CI Agent so that we can return the card to you. ❑Addressee • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: D. Is delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes ',.J 1k Aci i (�►_ ' If YES,enter delivery address below: IDNo S f�'1 I t6 t 1 J ROOT uiiiiii1111111111111111111!11111111111111i 3. dSur Signature e ❑PriorityeitMail Express® ❑Adult Signature ❑Registered MaiITM ❑adult Signature Restricted Delivery 0 Registered Mail Restricted ertified Mail® Delivery 9590 9402 6657 1060 0250 97 0 Certified Mail Restricted Delivery ❑Signature Confirmation", ❑Collect on Delivery 0 Signature Confirmation 2. A ticleNumber(Transfer from service label) 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery 0 Insured Mail 7022 3330 0000 1664 4861 ❑Innsured sured MjilRestrictedDelivery , PS Form 3811,July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt USPS TRACKING# First-Class Mail Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 9590 9402 6657 1060 0250 97 United States •Sender:Please-print your name,address,and ZIP+4®in this box* • Postal Service i FTY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Office of the City Clerk P. 0. Box 190 Htli nnt^n 8c,3cii. Calif.. 92648 / : U lane, &Kr)" • SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Signature item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. X 0 Agent • Print your name and address on the reverse 0 Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, • or on the front if space permits. ��� �i D. s delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes auel /� 1. Article Ad ressed to: (/' If YES,enter delivery address below: 0 No o.©radi AdIrm • Lab i l > 3. S rvice Type /)� I ���� Certified Mail 0 Express Mail Ana_ l.•JT Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise • 0 Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) 7022 3330 0000 1664 4854 PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 • UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail 11111 Postage&Fees Paid USPS Permit No.G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • cl'!Y OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Office of the City Clerk P. 0. Box 190 Huntington Beach, Calif. 92648 U.S. Postal Service" CERTIFIED MAIL° RECEIPT Domestic Mail Only For delivery information,visit our website at www.usps.corn`'. # s •,,. —0 Certified Mail Fee ..A $ 1-9 Extra Services&Fees(check box,add fee as appropriate) ❑Return Receipt(hardcopy) $ 0 0 Return Receipt(electronic) $ Postmark p ['Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ Here Q ❑Adult Signature Required $ ❑Mutt Signature Restricted Delivery$ DPostage m $ f1l T.92#1 Postage and ees „r11JUJQ1oQ,r, Ph.�•sec> 0rr'S1� '-- + rum h1 on ILA .treat and Apt.N or P ox Nay Ci State,ZI +4e I) /.. /�-dL 1I // i4 9 a PS Form 3800,April 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9047 See Reverse for Instructions U.S. Postal Serviceuv CERTIFIED MAIL° RECEIPT i ) Domestic Mail Only For delivery information,visit our website at www.usps.com"'. r w ' ri Certified Mail Fee $ Extra Services&Fees(check box,add fee as appropriate) ❑Return Receipt(hardcopy) $ ❑Return Receipt(electronic) $ [� ❑Certified Mail Restricted Delivery $ Postmark 0 ❑Adult Signature Required $ Here ❑Adult Signature Restricted Delivery$ ru m • m = f- I Creel and t N ±-no,9 • el ,State, IP+4® -- eiT I. I II, �� / I / `, _0/ w PS Form 3800,April 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9047 See Reverse for Instruction= CERTIFIED MAIL 7022 3330 0000 1664 4854 rF� NCTp (-°01111111K% City of Huntington Beach, 'Q 2000 Main Street♦Huntington Beach,California 92648 �yF, opt Office of the City Clerk :ipUHTV GPI' t Hugh Nguyen, County Clerk-Recorder County of Orange County Administration South Building 601 N. Ross Street Santa Ana, CA 92701-4072 • SENDER:COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A.Signature item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. X 0 Agent • Print your name and address on the reverse ❑Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B.Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. D. s delivery address different from item 1? 0 Yes 1. Article Ad ressed to: anA4 /1/_ Ji If YES,enter delivery address below: 0 No o 0a 'AOI Qctsr1 StYACLk 3.iiirvice Type 0` 99b( zlb? Regisie r Md l ❑Returns Mail '-'1 `j Registered Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number 7022 3330 0000 1664 4854 (Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 i CERTIFIED MAIL 7022 3330 0000 1664 4861 0(9A City of Huntington Beach 9i ttt 20(11)Main Street•Huntington Beach,California 92648 Nff4,7 e-t Office of the Citr Clerk Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Secretary of State State of California Special Filings Unit 1500 llth Street, 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 SENDER:COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3. A.Signature • Print your name and address on the reverse X CI Agent so that we can return the card to you. ❑Addresses • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B.Received by(Printed Name) C.Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: D.Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes 311 ,` Wn�VI C I„• If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑No 1/0 Sot raP W IAJO, eit5f 95-8) 3. l Express® 11111111111111111111 Ii111111111111111111111111 0 Y��AAAd lrvs Signature ice teRestricted Delivery ❑Re9Prio ste dity Mail ResVicted 9590 9402 6657 1060 0250 97 ert t ed Mad Restricted Delivery 0 Signature Confirmation'. 0 Collect on Delivery 0 Signature Confirmation 2. Article Number(Transfer from service Iabe4 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery 7022 3330 0000 1664 4561 El Insured Mad ❑Insured Mail Restricted Delivery (over$500) PS Form 3811,July 2020 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Signature item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. 0 Agent • Print your name and address on the reverse X 0 Addressee so that we can return the card to you. B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. i�may" 1. Article Ad ressed to: /� l �s delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes / 144 e r,awl ,,, 1 If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑No 1 b o-PLLQ��r�rall Sup 1,0 ' COUNTY )F ORANGE lits lily MAIL DISPATCH COURIER 1001 " . 3. S rvice Type s( ',*a c A 49-?0( zio.? Certified Mail 0 Express Mail `�1 ` --i Registered 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise 0 Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service label) 7022 3330 0000 1664 4854 PS Form 3811,February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY • Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature • Print your name and address on the reverse X ['A,,,,, so that we can return the card to you. Li H • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: f Is dlv sec Ifferent from item 1? 0 Yes S '( 1 Q yt�/�ce I Pi'- -r.• �'1TLi,E 471.�n{{��ff+�� ss below: ❑No _o_F,,s-!.,,itkNok Stalo, ,01.1?y Sacrrar 1G46)S8 �� �t��fi 11111 I III 111111 IIII I I 11111111 II 11111 II 111 rvlce Type 0 Priority Mail Express& �@�ure 0 Registered Mail." 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