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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
3:30 PM -Council Chambers
4:45 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 3:30 PM, 4:45 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
https://huntingtonbeach .legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
3:30 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -3:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Kennedy (arrived at 3:31 pm), McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
Twining, and Strickland
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilmember Strickland requested and, with no objections, was
granted permission to be absent from this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMEN T OF SUPPLEMEN TAL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION
(Received After Agenda Distribution) -None
PUBLIC COMMEN TS RELATED TO CLOSED SESSION (3-Minute Time Limit) -None
Mayor Burns read titles for Item #1 25-023 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and
Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT); Item #2 25-024
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and Employee Organization: Management
Employees' Organization (MEO); Item #3 25-026 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and
Employee Organization: Marine Safety Association (MSMA); and Item #4 regarding Public
Employee Appointment: City Manager.
A motion was made by Van Der Mark, with a second by McKean, to recess to Closed Session.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -3:33 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1.25-023 CONFERENCE WI TH LABOR NEGO TIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in
attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City
Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization:
Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT).
2. 25-024 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGO TIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 2 of 11
attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City
Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization:
Management Employees' Organization (MEO).
3. 25-026 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency
designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager; also in
attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Michael E. Gates, City
Attorney and David Cain, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization:
Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA).
4. 25-027 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1 ).) Title: City
Manager.
5. 25-031 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code
section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1 ).
6. 25-032 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach, et al. v. State of
California, et al. (SB54); USDC Case No.: 8:25-cv-00026.
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -4:51 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns (arrived at 5:12 PM}, Van Der Mark, and Williams
Strickland
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilmember Strickland requested and, with no objections , was
granted permission to be absent from this meeting .
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO STUDY SESSION
(Received After Agenda Distribution) -Study Session #7 (1 email communication)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -1 Speaker
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentlagendas .
Amory Hanson was called to speak and shared his opinions regarding #7 regarding the Infrastructure
Report Card . (00:07:20)
STUDY SESSION
7. 25-008 Infrastructure Report Card
Acting City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Public Works Director Chau Vu who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled 2024 Infrastructure Report Card with slides entitled: Context; Goals;
video clip with Infrastructure Report Card Process; Infrastructure Grades; Critical Needs -Facilities;
Critical Needs -Storm Water; Critical Needs -Alleyways; Other Findings and Critical Needs; Stra tegic
Solutions for Further Consideration; Thank You to Our Engaged Residents; and Questions?
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 3 of 11
Councilmembers and Director Vu discussed plans for prioritization of Capital Improvement Projects; best
use of funds; Facilities Assessment, including costs, which is in process; grant applications and
processes; annual General Fund budget; and strategic solutions for further consideration .
8. 24-917 The Marisol Senior Living Project Financing
Acting City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) David Cain who
introduced Scott Strusiner, Managing Director of LAMB Properties, Bluhm Family Office; Andy Bluhm,
Bluhm Family Trust Representative; Gregg Blonde, Orrick, Developer Bond Counsel; Jim Briggs,
Momentum Senior Living Facility Project Manager; and Cyrus Torabi, Partner, Kutak Rock, LLP, City of
Huntington Beach Bond Counsel. Project representatives presented a PowerPoint communication titled
The Marisol with slides entitled: Overview; PILOT Agreement; Aerial; Site Plan; Rendering; and
Renderings (3).
Councilmembers confirmed this project will not create any financial liability for the City; discussed and
confirmed developer is foregoing any and all potential tax exemptions as a non-profit organization
through the PILOT Agreement; Joint Power Authority (JPA) agreements; confirmed City will never
become obligated for the bonds; City does not have to wait for project stabilization before collecting any
taxes; bond approval process; and confirmed the current project construction fence will not become part
of the finished project.
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALLED TO
ORDER THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland (arrived at 8 :04 pm), and
Williams
Strickland (until 8 :04 pm)
Pursuant to Resolution No . 2001-54, Councilmember Strickland requested and, with no objections, was
granted permission to be absent from this meeting .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Van Der Mark
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or
belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
9. 25-005 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
Councilmember Van Der Mark expressed gratitude for community businesses , residents, and Republic
Services who stepped up to gather and distribute necessities for the victims of the Los Angeles County
fires. She also thanked the Huntington Beach Fire Department for sending crews and equipment.
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 4 of 11
Mayor Burns welcomed the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20 , 2025.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet which were all
uploaded to the City's website and Councilmember iPads: Item #17 (2 email communications), #18 (14
email communications), #19 (13 email communications), #20 (13 email communications).
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -24 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at http://www.surfcity-hb.org/governmentlagendas.
Barbara Richardson encouraged Councilmembers to accept the two library petitions as written.
(01 :06:39)
Andrew Einhorn commented regarding several issues he believes are creating financial waste for
Huntington Beach. (01 :08: 15)
Connie Boardman announced a lawsuit against Huntington Beach to stop waste of public funds.
(01 :10:24)
Merlyn Gonzalez commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01: 12:46)
Russ Neal commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 : 15:07)
Jeanne Paris commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01: 17:04)
Stephen Quinn commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01: 18:02)
Doug Hein commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime . (01: 19:48)
Amory Hanson commented on #21 regarding notification of the Balsa Chica Senior Project Ad Hoc
Committee. (01 :22:06)
Pat Goodman commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illeg al
immigrants for the prevention of crime . (01 :22:43)
Maria Piccolo commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city fo r illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime . (01 :24 :55)
Robert Sternberg commented on public safety concerns related to pedestrian crosswalk yellow reflect ive
borders on traffic signals . (01 :27 :55)
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and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21 , 2025 , Page 5 of 11
Delaine Bailey commented on the upcoming renewal of the Voters Choice Act which eliminated voter I.D.
(01 :30:04)
Christophe r Rini commented on Administrative Items #18 regarding Selection and Use of Library
Materials, and Item #19 regarding Operation of Library Services . (01 :32:00)
Tim Geddes commented on Councilmember Items #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-
sanctuary city for illegal immigrants for the prevention of crime . (01 :33:48)
Rebecca commented on Councilmember It ems #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary
city fo r illegal imm igrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :35:48)
Rick Brown commented on Councilmember Items #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary
city for illegal immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :38: 11)
Kanan Durham commented on Councilmember Items #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-
sanctuary city for illegal immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :40:09)
Paula Shaefer commented on #18 regarding Selection and Use of Library Materials, and Item #19
regarding Operation of Library Services . (01 :42: 12)
Jignesh Padhiar commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :44:03)
Brian Thienes commented on #20 regarding declaring the City t o be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime, and on #21 regarding notification of the Balsa Chica Senior
Project Ad Hoc Committee. (01 :46:08)
David M . Collings commented regarding group recovery homes. Mayor Burns asked Mr. Collings to
complete a blue card. (01 :48 :26)
Perry Clitheroe commented on #20 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :51 :22)
Libby commented on #18 regarding Selection and Use of Library Materials, Item #19 regarding
Operation of Library Services , and #2 0 regarding declaring the City to be a non-sanctuary city for illegal
immigrants for the prevention of crime. (01 :53:33)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Kennedy announced his appointment of Tricia Thienes to the Community & Library
Services Commission .
Council member Twinning announced his appointment of Preeti Ghuman to the Public Works
Commission and Richard Jackson to the Investment Advi sory Board.
AB 1234 REPORTING-None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 6 of 11
10. 25-022 Update of Huntington Beach's Support for LA Fire Relief Efforts
Acting City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Fire Chief Eric McCoy who provided an update on the
ways Huntington Beach Fire Department staff are supporting efforts to control the Los Angeles County
fires while also ensuring adequate equipment and staff remain to protect Huntington Beach and
surrounding jurisdictions. He noted that Huntington Beach has a Class1 water system and a Class 1
rating for the Fire Department as designated by the Insurance Safety Office (ISO).
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 11-15)
City Clerk
11. 24-853 Conducted Annual Review of the City Code of Ethics
A motion was made by Burns , second Van Der Mark to direct the City Clerk to record in the official
minutes that the City Code of Ethics was presented to the City Council , City Manager, Chairpersons, and
City Department Directors for their review and distribution as required by Resolution No. 2016-73.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
12. 25-015
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting and the Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Successor Agency
special meeting minutes of December 17 , 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Fire
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
13. 24-941 Approved and authorized execution of Amendment No. 2 with Excalibur Well
Services, Corp; approved additional funding and appropriation of funds for the
Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute "Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and
Excalibur Well Services, Corp. for Civic Center Well Abandonment;" and approve an appropriation and
transfer of $498,500 in HB Recovery Funds to Oil Well Abandonment business unit 31465001.82800.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, and Williams
NOES:
ABSENT:
Finance
None
Strickland
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 7 of 11
14. 24-918 Received and filed Year-End Audit Results for the FY 2023/24 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 Year-
End Audit Adjustments
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to receive and file the FY 2023/24 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report and other auditor-issued reports; and approve year-end budget
adjustments to the FY 2023/24 Revised Budget in the funds and by the amounts contained in Attachment
3 .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Public Works
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
15. 24-933 Approved and accepted the California State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) grant for the Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation
Project, CC-1624, and approved appropriation of funds
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Public Works Director
to accept the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) grant for $327,947; and, approve
appropriation of grant award funding of $327,947 into the SWRCB Old Pirate Lane business unit
130291001 .82100; and, approve appropriation of $250,053 into business unit 50691049.82100.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
16. 24-916 Received and filed FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan -Biannual Progress Update #3
Acting City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Jane Chung, Assistant to the City Manager, who
presented a PowerPoint communication titled Strategic Planning 2023-2027 with slides entitled:
Background; OveNiew of the Plan; Overall Progress as of December 2024; Goal 1: Economic
Development; Goal 2: Fiscal Stability; Goal 3: High Performing Organization; Goal 4: Homelessness;
Goal 5: Housing; Goal 6: Infrastructure Investment; Goal 7: Public Engagement; Goal 8: Public Safety;
Major Highlights; Data Dashboard; and Recommendation.
Councilmember Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tern McKeon and Assistant Chung discussed some of the new
cost-saving efforts, placing projects on hold, and detailed the successful placement of homeless
individuals into permanent housing the last couple of years.
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Su c cessor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21 , 2025, Page 8 of 11
A motion was made by Van Der Mark, second Burns to rece ive and file the FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
-Biannual Progress Update #3.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
17. 24-929
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon , Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
Adopted Successor Agency Resolution Nos. 2025-01 and 2025-02 approving the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) and Administrative Budget for
the Huntington Beach Successor Agency for the period of July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2026, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 34177 and
related actions
Acting City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) David Cain who
presented a PowerPoint communication titled Recog nized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) FY
2025-26 with slides entitled : Recognized Obligation Payme nt Schedule; Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule (ROPS) Waterfront; Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS); and Questions?
At the request of Mayor Burns , City Attorney Michael Gates provided facts related to the City's successful
recovery of appro ximately $38M in reimbursement from the State, plus interest, after the California
Supreme Court ruled on the Dissolution Act (AB 1484) to dissolve all Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs) in
California effective February 1, 2012.
CFO Cain confirmed that an outside Health and Safety Code ex pert was consulted for this item .
A motion was made by Burns, second McKeon to adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, "A Resolution of the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2025 -June 30, 2026 ('ROPS 25-26');"
and adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 , "A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the
Period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026."
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
18. 24-797
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon , Burns , Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-04 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Verification of Signatures on
Petition" and ordered report pertaining to "Report of Effect of Proposed Initiative "
of Petition to repeal Ordinance No. 4318 Deleting Huntington Beach Mun icipal Code
Chapter 2.66 -Community-Parent Guardian Review Board for Procurement of
Childr en's Library Materials, and Adding Section 2.30.090 -Selection and Use of
Library Materials
City Clerk Lisa Lane Barn es certified the petitions and reported the process, including dates and Orange
County Registrar of Voters (ROV) findings related to this item .
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and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
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Councilmember Williams clarified with City Clerk Lane Barnes that a "Yes" vote on this item is not a "Yes "
vote on the proposed ordinance, but rather acceptance of the ROV Certification of Signatures. City
Attorney Michael Gates clarified the ROV verified the signatures and only City Clerk Lane Barnes, as an
elected official, can certify the petitions.
Mayor Pro Tern McKean and Councilmembers Van Der Mark and Kennedy clarified some of the false
information that accompanied efforts to acquire petition signatures, and acknowledged public speakers at
this meeting who stated the need for parameters to ensure library materials are age appropriate.
A motion was made by McKean, second Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2025-04, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Verification of Signatures on
Petition from the Orange County Registrar of Voters Regarding the Initiative Petition Entitled "An
Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Deleting Chapter 2.66 Thereof Entitled
'Community Parent Guardian Review Board for Procurement of Children's Library Materials' and Adding
Section 2 .30 .090 Thereto Entitled 'Selection and Use of Library Materials;"' and, order a "Report of Effect
of Proposed Initiative" pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9212, presented to the C ity Council
within the timeframe described, but no later than 30 days after the elections official certifies to the City
Council the sufficiency of the petition.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
19. 25-033
Twining , Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
Strickland
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-03 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Verification of Signatures on
Petition" and ordered a report pertaining to "Report of Effect of Proposed Initiative"
of Petition for An Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by
Adding New Section 2.30.100, Entitled "Public Operation of Library Services"
City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes certified the petitions and reported the details for this item as verified by the
Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV).
Councilmember Twining and Mayor Pro Tern McKean noted that the petitions presented appear to be an
attempt to remove budgetary discretion from Counc ilmembers.
A motion was made by Burns, second McKean to adopt Re solution No. 2 025-03, "A Resoluti on of t he
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Accepting the Certificate as to Ver ification of Signatures on
Petition from the Orange County Registrar of Voters Regarding the Initiative Petition Entitled "An
Ordinance to Amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Section 2 .30.100, Entitled
'Public Operation of Library Services;'" and, order a "Report of Effect of Proposed Initiative" pursuant to
California Elections Code Section 9212, presented to the City Council within the timeframe desc r ibed ,
but no later than 30 days after the elections official certifies to the City Council the sufficiency of the
petition.
The motion carried by the following vote :
AYES:
NOES :
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, and Williams
None
ABSENT: Strickland
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
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and Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025, Page 10 of 11
20. 24-882 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Burns -Adopted Resolution No. 2025-01
declaring the City to be a non -sanctuary city for illegal immigrants for the
prevention of crime
Mayor Burns introduced his item and described it as an effort to keep Huntington Beach as safe as
possible.
City Attorney Michael Gates further clarified the responsibilities of various immigration enforcement
agencies and noted there should be nothing that stands in the way of state and local officials from
voluntarily cooperating with federal authorities and regulations . He also noted that according to U . S .
Department of Homeland Security, California has 3 million illegal immigrants, or more than any other
state, and referenced the Los Angeles arrest of an illegal immigrant with a blow torch suspected of
contributing to the currently burning fires in Los Angeles County.
Councilmember Strickland arrived at 8:04 pm.
Councilmembers Williams , Kennedy, Strickland , Twining , Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tern McKean
noted they want to make it clear they do not support illegal immigrant lawlessness, public safety is of
paramount importance, law enforcement cooperation at all levels will bring the greatest level of safety,
the importance of publicly supporting federal immigration policies, and following through on their
commitment to uphold the Constitution of the United States when they were sworn in as
Councilmembers . They furth er noted that California sanctuary state policies violate federa l law and
endanger California communities , and it is the responsibility of city-elected officials to uphold federal laws
and protect the safety of Huntington Beach residents , businesses and visitors .
A motion was made by Burns, second Strickland to adopt Resolution No. 2025-01 "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach , California, Declaring the City of Huntington Beach a Non-
Sanctuary City for Illegal Immigration for the Prevention of Crime."
The motion carried by th e following vote:
AYES: Twining, Kenn edy, McKean , Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland , and Williams
NOES: None
21 . 25-034 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro Tern McKeon, and Council
Member Kennedy -Bolsa Chica Senior Project Ad Hoc Committee Notification
Councilmember Kennedy introduced this item by reviewing the Issue Statement and Recommended
A ction.
A motion was m ade by McKean, second Burns to approve the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation to
direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney to send a letter to the Proj ect Proponents notifying
them of the Ad Hoc Committee's intent to further evaluate the information presented to the City Council
and the public at the October 15th, 2024 , Hearing, which was relied on prior to the Council Members
casting their votes.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
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NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKean , Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, and Williams
None
ADJOURNMENT, IN HONOR OF PASCAL AND KELLY REID -at 8:24 P.M., a motion was made by
Burns, with a second by Strickland, to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington
Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in the Civic Center Council
Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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Huntington Beach, California
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