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Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority Meeting - September 3, 2024

City Council — Tuesday, September 3, 2024
BodyHuntington Beach, California
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, September 3, 2024
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0:00

We're gonna stretch the back of our leg, okay?

0:18

So you're looking for the secret that got me.

0:31

Some kind of magic and greet the takes you there.

0:42

Well, you guys keep showing show.

1:02

Yeah, key show.

1:11

Up it is I'd like to call the meeting of the city council public financing authority to order.

1:25

City clerk may have the roll call, please.

1:27

Yes, thank you, Mayor.

1:28

Councilmember Moser?

1:30

Here.

1:30

Councilmember Bolton.

1:31

Here.

1:32

Mayor Mayor Polton Burns?

1:33

Here.

1:33

Mayor Vandermark?

1:34

Here.

1:35

Councilmember Strickland?

1:37

Here.

1:37

Councilmember McKeon?

1:38

Here.

1:38

Council Member McCalmick?

1:40

Here.

1:40

Okay.

1:40

I'd also like to announce uh pursuant to cities city charter section 310A.

1:46

City Clerk Robin Estanisla has requested permission to be absent from the meeting.

1:50

Also pursuant to city charter section 309D.

1:54

City Attorney Michael E.

1:55

Gates has requested permission to be absent from the meeting.

1:58

Thank you.

1:59

City Council member comments.

2:00

Would anyone like to make a comment?

2:04

Councilmember Bolton.

2:06

Thank you, Mayor.

2:07

So September is um national library sign-up card month, uh, and it coincides with the beginning of school, and kids are encouraged to visit their local library and sign up for a library card.

2:19

Um I'm not sure if our library has special um activities in mind uh for that, but it's always worth a visit to the library to see what they have going on.

2:29

And I think we have new um a new library card system.

2:34

Um so be interesting to check that out as well.

2:37

Thanks.

2:40

Councilmember Moser.

2:42

Thank you.

2:49

This month I invite everyone to join us in raising awareness for the number one killer by disease of children, childhood cancer.

2:58

Let's turn the internet gold by changing our profile pictures, sharing facts, statistics, and stories that bring attention to this critical cause.

3:06

Um, I don't know if you notice I wear this turquoise bracelet almost all the time, unless I forget to put it back on.

3:13

I'm a founding board member of the McKenna Clare Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research, whose mission is to shine a light, build a community, and pay it forward.

3:24

And that's exactly what we've done.

3:27

McKenna or Mackey will forever be almost eight years old.

3:32

But her legacy lives on in the $8.2 million raised so far, funding groundbreaking research that gives hope to families whose children are still fighting today.

4:00

And we stand with all of the other families that are still battling this battle today.

4:05

This is certainly not political.

4:08

It is about the kids.

4:09

Let's shine a light on childhood cancer and give these children and their families the hope and support that they deserve and remembering McKenna Claire Wetzel today.

4:19

Thank you.

4:31

And uh just want to recognize that it is that and uh it's number two killer of men, and recognizing it as appropriate.

4:41

Thank you.

4:44

Anyone else?

4:46

Okay, moving on to announcement of supplemental communications pertaining to study or closed session items.

4:51

Do we have anyone signed up?

4:53

Not for no um no supplemental.

4:56

We do have one member of the public signed up to speak, Mayor.

5:00

Okay.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parental Rights██████████████████18%
Public Comments████████████████16%
Planning and Zoning██████████10%
Procedural████████8%
Public Engagement███████7%
Pending Litigation███████7%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Public Health█████5%
Elections Administration████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority Meeting - September 3, 2024

The Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority met on September 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included awards, a consent calendar, a public hearing, introduction of an ordinance, and city council member items. Notable actions included approving the consent calendar with several pulled items, continuing a zoning amendment public hearing, introducing a controversial 'Parents' Right to Know' ordinance, and directing staff to prepare tobacco retailer regulations.

Awards & Presentations

  • Mayor Van Der Mark proclaimed September as National Service Club Month, recognizing local service groups (American Legion, Elks Lodge, Kiwanis, Lions Club, Robin's Nest, Rotary Club). Representatives were invited for a photo.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting.
  • Received the August 2024 update of activities for citizen boards/commissions.
  • Item 9 (pulled by Councilmember Bolton): Appointed David Cain as Interim CFO; approved employment agreement. Councilmember Bolton inquired about CFO recruitment; staff reported open recruitment is underway; no internal candidates had applied as of the meeting. Motion passed 7-0.
  • Item 10: Approved lease with HBSC Partners, LLC for two food concessions at the Sports Complex.
  • Item 11: Approved naming 'Nature Plateau' in Huntington Central Park.
  • Item 12 (pulled by Councilmember McKeon): Approved Downtown BID Annual Report/Budget and adopted Resolution 2024-41 to continue assessment; set public hearing for Oct 1. Councilmember McKeon requested enhanced maintenance/cleanup, especially after events. Staff noted ongoing analysis of peak times.
  • Item 13: Approved contract with Hoag Clinic for medical/wellness screenings (not to exceed $158,720).
  • Item 14: Approved amendment for Miley Keck Tank Farm Lease Closure and appropriation of $241,039 from HB Recovery Funds.
  • Item 15 (pulled by Councilmember Kalmick): Approved agreements with DHCS and CalOptima Health; appropriated $468,843; expected ~142% ROI, returning ~$3.9 million.
  • Item 16 (pulled by Councilmember Bolton): Adopted Resolution 2024-44 amending MEO MOU via side letter. Councilmember Bolton asked about meet-and-confer obligations; staff confirmed the side letter was negotiated with MEO.
  • Item 17: Approved cooperative agreement with DRC Pacific for disaster debris management.
  • Item 18: Accepted bid from TTS Engineering ($174,624) for retaining wall rehab; authorized change orders up to 15%.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • 49 public speakers addressed the Council on various topics, including:
    • Support for Agenda Item 20 (Parents' Right to Know): Speakers from Gays Against Groomers and other residents expressed support, arguing the ordinance protects parental rights and opposes state overreach (AB 1955).
    • Opposition to Agenda Item 20: Many speakers opposed the ordinance, citing risks to LGBTQ youth, potential harm to children with unsupportive parents, and legal concerns. Speakers noted the ordinance is vague, overreaches city jurisdiction, and could lead to costly lawsuits.
    • Support for Agenda Item 23 (Supervisor Andrew Do): Several speakers demanded Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation over corruption allegations, including the misuse of COVID relief funds.
    • Support for Supervisor Andrew Do: A few speakers cautioned against premature calls for resignation, citing the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' and lack of evidence.
    • Chad Williams Ballot Designation: Multiple speakers supported Chad Williams (candidate for City Council) and criticized a lawsuit challenging his 'Navy SEAL' designation on the ballot.
    • Other topics: A resident spoke about damage to her home by a contractor (Primeco) and alleged City code enforcement issued fines against her; speakers raised concerns about OCPA exit, library policies, and city finances.

Discussion Items

  • Item 19 (Public Hearing - Zoning Map Amendments): Public hearing on zoning amendments for 133 parcels. No speakers signed up. Councilmember Burns moved to continue the hearing to October 1, 2024, to study the matter further. Staff clarified the amendments do not affect mobile home parks. Motion passed 7-0.

  • Item 20 (Introduction of Ordinance 4326 - Parents' Right to Know): Councilmembers Moser, Bolton, and Kalmick voiced strong opposition, citing legal overreach, vagueness, and financial risks. Councilmember Strickland defended the ordinance as protecting parental rights. The motion to introduce passed 4-3 (Yes: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon; No: Moser, Bolton, Kalmick).

  • Item 21 (Flagpole at John Baca Park): Councilmember Burns proposed installing a 35-45 foot flagpole at John Baca Park. Councilmember Kalmick raised questions about costs ($18,000), CC&Rs, and alternative funding. Motion passed 7-0 for the flagpole and 7-0 for the ceremonial display of the Medal of Honor flag.

  • Item 22 (Tobacco Retailer Regulations): Councilmember McKeon proposed directing staff to prepare an ordinance establishing regulations for tobacco retailers, including minimum distances from schools and other retailers. Councilmembers Bolton and Moser suggested a study session; the substitute motion to have a study session failed 2-4-1 (Yes: Bolton, Moser; No: Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon; Kalmick passed). Original motion passed 7-0, with direction to coordinate with ABC.

  • Item 23 (Supervisor Andrew Do - Demand Resignation): Councilmembers Bolton, Moser, and Kalmick introduced a motion to demand Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation. Councilmember Strickland and McKeon expressed concerns about due process, citing lack of evidence and the presumption of innocence. The motion passed 6-1 (Yes: Moser, Bolton, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick; No: Burns).

Key Outcomes

  • Consent calendar approved with variations (items 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18 passed 7-0; pulled items each passed 7-0).
  • Public hearing for zoning map amendments continued to October 1, 2024.
  • Ordinance 4326 (Parents' Right to Know) introduced, with final adoption scheduled for a future meeting.
  • Flagpole at John Baca Park authorized (7-0), including ceremonial Medal of Honor flag display (7-0).
  • Staff directed to draft tobacco retailer regulations (7-0).
  • Council passed resolution to demand Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation (6-1).

Meeting Transcript

We're gonna stretch the back of our leg, okay? So you're looking for the secret that got me. Some kind of magic and greet the takes you there. Well, you guys keep showing show. Yeah, key show. Up it is I'd like to call the meeting of the city council public financing authority to order. City clerk may have the roll call, please. Yes, thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Moser? Here. Councilmember Bolton. Here. Mayor Mayor Polton Burns? Here. Mayor Vandermark? Here. Councilmember Strickland? Here. Councilmember McKeon? Here. Council Member McCalmick? Here. Okay. I'd also like to announce uh pursuant to cities city charter section 310A. City Clerk Robin Estanisla has requested permission to be absent from the meeting. Also pursuant to city charter section 309D. City Attorney Michael E. Gates has requested permission to be absent from the meeting. Thank you. City Council member comments. Would anyone like to make a comment? Councilmember Bolton. Thank you, Mayor. So September is um national library sign-up card month, uh, and it coincides with the beginning of school, and kids are encouraged to visit their local library and sign up for a library card. Um I'm not sure if our library has special um activities in mind uh for that, but it's always worth a visit to the library to see what they have going on. And I think we have new um a new library card system. Um so be interesting to check that out as well. Thanks. Councilmember Moser. Thank you. This month I invite everyone to join us in raising awareness for the number one killer by disease of children, childhood cancer. Let's turn the internet gold by changing our profile pictures, sharing facts, statistics, and stories that bring attention to this critical cause. Um, I don't know if you notice I wear this turquoise bracelet almost all the time, unless I forget to put it back on. I'm a founding board member of the McKenna Clare Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research, whose mission is to shine a light, build a community, and pay it forward. And that's exactly what we've done. McKenna or Mackey will forever be almost eight years old. But her legacy lives on in the $8.2 million raised so far, funding groundbreaking research that gives hope to families whose children are still fighting today. And we stand with all of the other families that are still battling this battle today. This is certainly not political. It is about the kids.

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