CITY COUNCIL
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2023
2000 MAIN STREET, Lower Level B7
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
Call to Order at 9:33 AM.
Roll Call
• Council Liaisons: (Present) Mayor Strickland, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, Council Member Burns
• Staff: Hopkins, Levin, Frakes, Justen, Papa, Luna-Reynosa • Harbour Commission Representatives: Schauppner
• Townsend Public Affairs: O’Donnell, Shelby
• Mesa Water District: Lynn-Taylor, Weisner
Public Comments (2 minutes per speaker): NONE
Approve Minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting: APPROVED 3-0
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. STATE LEGISLATURE
a. E-Bike Spot Bill(s)
i. SB 222 (Nguyen) – Electric Bicycles
ii. SB 295 (Dodd) – Amendment to Vehicle Code
iii. AB 410 (Jones-Sawyer) – Amendment to Civil Code, mobility devices iv. Senator Dave Min Bill – Mineta Institute of Transportation Study:
APPROVED TO BRING TO COUNCIL 3-0
2. FEDERAL LEGISLATURE
a. State of the Union Recap: Townsend gave a brief recap of the February 7, 2023 State of the Union address.
b. Earmark Priority Projects discussion: Townsend asked IRC if there were any priority requests for earmarks this session. Mayor Strickland suggested that any discussion related to earmarks be postponed after the Strategic Planning Meeting of the City Council.
3. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Approve letter of support for Local Groundwater Supply Improvement Project:
Papa (Public Works) and Representatives of the Mesa Water District presented the “Local Ground Water Supply Improvement Project”, asking for the City to partner with Newport Beach, Mesa Water District, and OC Water District on commitment to participate in a study at a cost of $25k, and a commitment letter to participate in a grant application for funding for project.
APPROVED SUPPORT LETTER, AND TO BRING REQUEST FOR $25K TO NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING.3-0
b. Harbor Commission – Property Crimes White Letter: Harbour Commission representative presented a White Letter, asking Council to work with State
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Representative Katie Porter for assistance in process for removing Transnational Organized Crime Group (TOCG) members from legally entering or returning to the United States. Mayor Strickland recommends working with OC District Attorney’s office as well, and to include FBI in conversations. Srickland to reach out to Katie Porter’s Office and DA Spitzer. c. HB Auto Dealer Display Extension Request: Luna-Reynosa presented the current actions on this issue. Mayor Strickland has been told that Janet Nguyen’s office is involved, and suggests a meeting with himself, Hopkins, Luna-Reynosa, HB Auto Dealer’s Rep Garafalo and his team, and Nguyen’s office.
d. State and Federal Legislative Advocacy Services: Staff presented options for State and Federal advocacy service companies that completed the RFP process, and had the highest scores. Mayor Strickland moves to not move forward, recommended to issue an RFQ and include additional requirements (ie legislative accomplishments, grant advocacy and grant writing ability, etc).. APPROVED as suggested by Mayor Strickland.3-0
Adjournment – 10:30 AM
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on March 15, 2023 at 4:00PM.