HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the Appointment of Mel Williams to the Harbour Commi (2) °`�tatiNGTo 2000 Main Street,
Huntington Beach,CA
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City of Huntington Beach
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File#: 25-104 MEETING DATE: 2/18/2025 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, Acting City Manager
VIA: Eric McCoy, Fire Chief -
PREPARED BY: Kevin Justen, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
Approve the Appointment of Mel Williams to the Harbour Commission, as recommended by
City Council Liaisons Mayor Pat Burns and Council Woman Gracey Van Der Mark
Statement of Issue:
City Council is requested to approve the appointment of Mel Williams to fill a vacancy. -- -
Financial Impact: -
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment of Mel Williams to the Harbour Commission through December 31, 2028.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Harbour Commission is a seven-member advisory board to the City Council in matters pertaining
to Huntington Harbour, its beaches, facilities, and parks. The Commission advises on issues
concerning waterway safety, general harbor infrastructure, water quality, usage, and Municipal Code
amendments. The Harbour Commission also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic
groups in the advancement of Huntington Harbour, including recreational planning, under direction of
the City Council.
Mayor Pat Burns & Council Woman Gracey Van Der Mark, reviewed the received applications for the
vacant position and recommend that Mel Williams be appointed through December 31, 2028.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections
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15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change
in the environment) and:15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for
resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable -Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Application for Appointment- Mel Williams
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From: Paula Shawa
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF1
Cc: 5uoolementalcomm(aa surfcity-hb.orq
Subject: Agenda item 14/nomination of Mel Williams to HB Harbour Commission/Feb. 18 City Council Mtg.
Date: Sunday,February 16,2025 9:13:26 PM
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Hello, we endorse the appointment of Mel Williams to the HB Harbour Commission. Mel is an
engaged and knowledgeable member of the community who will do a great job as a
commission member. Regards, Paula and Tarrik Shawa, 16822 Edgewater Lane, HB
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: _;,
Agenda Item No. 14 (25-104)