1 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
May 1-5, 2023 Updates / Actions
Fourth of July Executive Board
1st Wed. Monthly, 6:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level B-8
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/3/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Fourth of July
contractor, Soundskilz, reported the creation of a new
sponsorship offering for local businesses - a cornhole
tournament that will be held on the sand by Pier Plaza
and the parade entries are coming in steady. The Chair
of the Fourth of July Board, Andi Kowal, reported that
she is working with Council Member McKeon to find a
Celebrity Grand Marshall; she announced Aaron Pai and
the Pai family/HSS crew will serve as the Community
Grand Marshall, Cris Cyborg will be the Sports Grand
Marshall, and Principal Christa Glembocki from Dwyer
Middle School will receive special recognition in the
parade. Volunteers are still needed for this year's event.
Huntington Beach Council On
Aging
1st Thurs., Monthly, 9:00 AM
Senior Center (EMG, Room 1)
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/4/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The board had a
presentation by the SOS Mobile Home Park group to
better understand the situation affecting parks in HB and discuss possible assistance or resources they may be
able to aid with. Registration for the June 23 HBCOA golf tournament fundraiser at Meadowlark Golf course is
now open. HBCOA’s Grandparents Day event is set for
August 5. Tickets go on sale late June. Celine Keeble
from Hoag hospital was approved to the Board of
Directors. There are 2 open positions on the HBCOA
Exec. Board for Assistant Treasurer and Assistant
Recording Secretary. Any interested parties can contact the HBOCOA board or the Senior Center Volunteer
Services Coordinator.
May 8-12, 2023 Updates / Actions
Youth Board
2nd Mon., Monthly, 3:30 PM
(No meetings June- August)
City Hall, 5th Floor
Conference Room
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/8/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting Canceled
2 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
Planning Commission
2nd and 4th Tuesday,
Monthly, 6:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level
Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/9/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting Canceled
Human Relations
Committee
2nd Tues. Monthly, 6:45 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/9/2023
Link to Meeting Docs
Summary of Action or Discussion: HBPD liaison reported
2 hate crime/hate incidents that occurred last month.
Two members were assigned to work with the HBPD and
City staff to put together the Resource Toolkit for hate crime victims. Vanessa Chow was elected as the Vice
Chair for the remaining 2023 term. The Chair
highlighted the contribution of Asian American Pacific
Islanders (AAPI) community in honor of the AAPI
heritage month in May and reported that the LGBTQ+
Center of OC is invited to speak in June. The HRC
approved a $2K budget to support the HRC's
participation in the July 4 Parade event for more
community engagement. The Chair also debriefed the
members on the April 14 meeting with Council Liaisons,
to better align the HRC with the Council's goals.
Community & Library
Services Commission
2nd Wed., Monthly, 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Department: Community
& Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/10/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting canceled
due to no action required by the Commission.
Design Review Board
2nd Thurs., Monthly, 3:30 PM
City Hall Lower Level B-8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/11/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting Canceled
3 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
Huntington Beach
Downtown Business
Improvement District
2nd Thursday, 1:00 PM,
VHB Conference Room
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/11/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: BID staff provided an
overview on upcoming downtown BID events. A budget
of approximately $23k was approved for Chili at the
Beach (June 17) and $3.5k for the HB 4th Block Party
(June 30). City staff provided an update on the City's 4th of July Celebration and Be Well presented their mobile
crisis response efforts. Updates for the PW Open House
and Surf City Nights were also provided.
May 15-19, 2023 Updates / Actions
Historic Resources Board
3rd Wed. Monthly, 5:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/17/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Board took two
(2) actions: 1) approved 6-0 the plaque & signage sub-
committees recommended changes to wording for a
plaque recognizing the work by volunteers at Norma
Gibbs Park; 2) the Board voted 6-0 to reject the wording for two (2) plaques for 17th Street Park. They provided recommendations for future submissions, including
limiting the information to one (1) plaque.
Citizen Infrastructure
Advisory Board / Public
Works Commission
3rd Wed., Monthly, 5:00 PM
Utilities Yard
Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: 5/17/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Commission voted to
approve that FY 2022/23 Sewer Lining Project (CC-1728), Well 9 Roof Replacement (CC-1687), Construction of the
PD Communications Center Renovation Project (CC-
1677), Fiscal Year 2022-23 Half Round Grate Project (CC- 1733) were all in accordance with the previously
approved Capital Improvement Program. Commission
voted to recommend to City Council approval of the
Infrastructure Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year
2021/22.
Homeless Task Force
3rd Wednesday, 3:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: Police
Meeting Date: 5/17/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: PD staff was on hand
to provide updates. No other staff was available, so
updates will be provided at the next meeting.
4 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
May 22-26, 2023 Updates / Actions
Southeast Area
Committee
4th Wed., 4:30 PM,
(Jan. March, May, July,
September, Nov.),
City Hall Lower Level, B8
Department: City
Manager's Office
Meeting Date: 5/24/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Representatives from
AES, ASCON, and OC San presented updates to the
community. In relation to the pilot testing and restart remediation, DTSC is holding community update
meetings on May 31, 2023. Additionally, staff presented department updates.
Planning Commission
2nd and 4th Tuesday,
Monthly, 6:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level
Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/23/2023
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting Canceled
Finance Commission
Every 4th Wednesday,
Monthly 5:00 PM
Council Chambers
Department: Finance
Meeting Date: 5/24/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: At the Wednesday,
May 24, 2023 Finance Commission meeting, the
Commission discussed Homeless Services, CalPERS
Unfunded Liability, and the Finance Commission
Subcommittee provided a presentation on their findings
and tabled the item for further discussion at the next
Finance Commission Meeting.
Communications Committee
4th Tues., Monthly, 3:30 PM
City Hall, 4th Floor
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/23/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Discussed Surf City
Break and Social Media data, Community Engagement,
and HBTV Programming.
5 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
Jet Noise Commission
4th Mon. Monthly, 5:30 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/23/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Discussed Air Traffic Report, the comments to the FAA Request for
Comments on the Noise Policy Review, the JNC Strategy
and Goals for the upcoming year. The JNC made the
following decisions:
1. Appointed a sub-committee to prepare draft
comments to the FAA Noise Policy Review at the next
JNC meeting.
2. Set a special meeting of the JNC on June 13 at 5:00 pm to discuss the proposed FAA Noise Policy comment.
3. Approved the upcoming year strategy/goals including:
Continue to track commercial traffic and provide
quarterly reports to the JNC. Request regular meetings
with LGB on a quarterly basisContinue to develop and
maintain relationships with the airlines that service Long Beach Airport. Continue to monitor actions of the FAA
to ensure the JNC is aware and can review and respond
to any upcoming actions that impact the City of
Huntington Beach residents. Consider reaching out to
other Cities to determine if they have a shared concern with commercial airlines impacts.
Harbor Commission
4th Thurs. Monthly, 5:00 PM City
Hall Lower-Level B-8
Department: Fire
Meeting Date: 5/25/2023
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Commission
received reports from the Public Safety Ad Hoc
Committee, Waterborne Trash Capture Projects Ad Hoc
Committee, a Strategic Plan update, a report on the
recent fuel spill in Huntington Harbour and an update on the algae bloom in the Harbour. At the June meeting the Commission will discuss formation of an ad hoc
committee to consider policy recommendations on
personal watercraft in the small boat channel adjacent
to Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
6 MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
AND COMMISSIONS (BCC)
Other Updates Actions
BCC Review Committee
(Ad-Hoc)
As needed, City Hall
Department: City
Manager's Office
Meeting Date: 5/16/2023
Link to Council Action to Form Committee
Summary of Action or Discussion: On May 16, 2023, the City Council voted to form a BCC Review Ad Hoc Committee to
review the purpose and structure of the City's Boards,
Commissions and Committees ("BCC"). The Mayor has
appointed himself, Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark, and Council Member Burns to sit on this Committee and will be staffed by City Manager Zelinka and Assistant City Manager Hopkins.
The Ad Hoc Committee will be dissolved, following the
completion of their review and final recommendations to the City Council in 2023.