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January 1-5, 2024 Updates / Actions
Zoning Administrator
1st & 3rd Wed., Monthly, 1:30
PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 1/3/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
January 8-12, 2024 Updates / Actions
Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Tues., Monthly,
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 1/9/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
Personnel Commission
3rd Wed., Quarterly, 5:30 PM
Meeting Room B-8
Department: Human
Resources
Meeting Date: 1/9/24 - Special Meeting
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Consideration of Hearing Officer's decision in a disciplinary matter. Commission unanimously upheld Hearing Officer's findings.
Sunset Beach Local Coastal
Program Review Board
2nd Tues., Monthly 7:30 PM
Nobles Family Community
Center
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date : 1/9/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
Community & Library Services
Commission - Park Naming &
Memorials Committee
Meets As Needed
City Hall Meeting Rooms
Meeting Date: 1/09/24 - Committee Meeting
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Park Naming &
Memorials Committee was brought together to review
naming opportunities for the parkland located at 17281
Eucalyptus Lane, in the Parkside Estates Community. A public notice was provided to residents within a 1500 ft radius of the
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Department: Community &
Library Services
park. Four emails were received prior to the meeting with naming suggestions, and three public speakers were in
attendance and provided name suggestions. The Committee deliberated and voted to bring forward the name of fallen Officer Nicholas Vella to the Commission, who in turn, if approved, will forward to City Council for final approval.
Community & Library Services
Commission
2nd Wed., Monthly 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community &
Library Service
Meeting Date: 1/10/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: A report was provided on the 2023 Specific Events. Election of Chair and Vice chair took place with Chair Edsell and Vice-Chair McHardy re-elected to the respective positions by a 4-3 vote. An update was
provided on the Carr Park Conceptual Master Plan Study, LeBard Park construction project, and exterior painting of the City Gym & Pool and the Central Library. Calendar of Events included reports on the upcoming Jubilee Celebrations, such as the Boy Scout Cabin in Lake Park (100 yrs); Community & Library Services Department and Commission (75 yrs); City Hall, Huntington Central Park and Edison Park (all 50 yrs). A report was provided by the Park Naming & Memorials
Committee Chair with regard to the naming of the parkland at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane, saying that the Committee would
recommend the name of fallen Officer Nicholas Vella at the next Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed and
Chair Edsell approved moving the February 14 meeting to February 7, 2024.
Design Review Board (DRB)
2nd Thurs. Monthly, 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 1/11/23
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
January 15-19, 2024 Updates / Actions
Zoning Administrator
1st & 3rd Wed., Monthly, 1:30
PM
Meeting Date: 1/17/24
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City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: EPA NO. 23-003 (MY PLACE SPORT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT) REQUEST: To amend
Conditional Use Permit No. 14-012 to allow live
entertainment (live music, DJ, and/or karaoke) in an existing 3,330 sq. ft. restaurant. – APPROVED;
CUP NO. 23-028 (CHUCK E. CHEESE) REQUEST: To permit the establishment and operation of a commercial recreation and entertainment use (Chuck E. Cheese) within an 18,000 sq. ft. tenant space within an existing commercial center. -
APPROVED
Homeless Task Force
3rd Wednesday, 3:00 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: Police
Meeting Date: 1/17/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED due to staff availability.
Historic Resources Board
3rd Wed. Monthly, 5:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 1/17/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Board discussed the Lake Park Celebration event and change of date for event. The Board voted to appoint Joe Santiago as the Design Review Board Representative.
Citizen Infrastructure
Advisory Board / Public
Works Commission
3rd Wed., Monthly5:00 PM
Utilities Yard
Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: 1/17/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
Personnel Commission
3rd Wed., Quarterly, 5:30 PM
Meeting Room B-8
Meeting Date: 1/17/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Approved revisions to Job
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Department: Human
Resources
Class Specifications of Senior Community and Library Services Supervisor and Fire Division Chief. Approved new Job Class Specifications of Business Liaison and Deputy Fire Chief.
Intergovernmental Relations
Committee
3rd Wed., Monthly, 4:00 p.m.
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 1/17/24, 2PM
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Federal and State updates provided by respective lobbyists. Committee voted to
approve the Legislative Platform and advance it to the City Council for approval.
West O.C. Water Board
(WOCWB)
3rd Wednesday, 4:00 PM
(January, April, July and
October)
Utilities Operations Building,
19001 Huntington St.
Meeting Date: 1/17/2024
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Amended WOCWB
Agreement to adjust meeting stipend for Directors, Approved FY 2024-25 Budget, Award Contract for OC-9 Cathodic
Protection project design
Citizen Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB)
1st Thurs., Monthly January -
June
and as needed, 6:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level B8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 1/18/2024
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Overview of FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding and FY 2023-23 Program Year
Accomplishments Received by Board Members. Conducted
Public Hearing on Community Development and Housing
Needs per the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
January 22-26, 2024 Updates / Actions
Communications Committee
4th Tues., Monthly 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall, 4th Floor
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 1/23/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Met with Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns and Council Member Strickland to update them on HBTV programming, social media, city
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celebrations calendar, upcoming events, and the status of the new website.
Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Tues., Monthly,
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 1/23/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT NO. 23-001 (MAPPING CONSISTENCY CLEAN-UP
PROJECT – CITY PARKS AND CITY OWNED PROPERTIES) –
Approved (7-0)
Southeast Area Committee
4th Wed., 4:30 p.m.,
(Jan. March, May, July,
September, Nov.),
City Hall Lower Level, B8
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 1/24/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Discussions regarding the Southeast Area of HB - ASCON, AES, OC San, and City
departments.
Finance Commission
Every 4th Wednesday,
Monthly, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Department: Finance
Meeting Date: 1/24/2024
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Billy Hamilton elected Chair; Kelly Gates elected Vice-Chair. Discussion of
possessory interest for joint power authority-owned
properties and occupancy levels at Elan and Breakwater; updated 2017-2024 ratios based on the budget and audited financial statements; Fire employee overtime. A Revenue Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee was formed to research
efficiency and revenue building opportunities. The employee Vacancy Report that includes Human Resources data will be provided to the Commission monthly.
Investment Advisory Board
3rd Thur. Quarterly,
(January, April, July, October),
5:00 p.m.
Meeting Date: 1/25/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Board reviewed and
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Department: City Treasurer
discussed The City Treasurer's drafted December 2023
Quarterly Report.
Harbour Commission
4th Thurs. Monthly, 5:00 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Department: Fire
Meeting Date: 1/25/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: A report was provided on code enforcement issues related to paddleboard and kayak rentals in Huntington Harbour. The Commission also received reports from Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, Policy and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committees. Under Member
Comments, Commissioners remembered former Harbour
Commissioner Jon Ochs, who passed away recently. The
meeting was adjourned in his memory.
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Community & Regional Agencies - Updates Website
Association of California Cities (ACCOC)
Strickland
https://www.accoc.org/
ACCOC Legislative - Regulatory Committee
Bolton
https://www.accoc.org/legislative-regulatory
California Coastal Coalition (CalCoast) Board
2-3 meetings/year, various places
www.calcoast.org
City Selection Committee
(held w/League of Cities OC Division meeting)
https://cob.ocgov.com/boards-commissions-
committees/city-selection-committee
Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Committee
Quarterly, meeting time varies.
Golden West College, 15744 Golden West St.
Admin Bldg. 4-Room137
https://hbchamber.com/advocacy
League of California Cities - OC Executive
Board
https://www.calcities.org/get-
involved/regional-divisions/orange-county-
division
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League of California Cities - Environmental
Quality Committee
https://www.calcities.org/advocacy/policy-
areas-and-committees/environmental-quality
O.C. Council of Governments (OCCOG)
4th Thurs., Monthly, 10:30 AM
Irvine City Hall
City Council Chambers
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine
https://www.occog.com/
O.C. Housing Finance Trust Fund https://ochft.org/
O.C. Mosquito and Vector Control District https://www.ocvector.org/board-meetings O.C Emergency Medical Care Committee https://ochealthinfo.com/providers- partners/emergency-medical-
services/committees-groups/emergency-
medical-care-committee
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O.C. Sanitation District (OCSD)
Board of Directors
(Plus Committee assigned by Chair)
4th Wed of every month, 6:00 PM,
Virtual Meeting via Zoom /
OCSD Administrative Office
10844 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA
https://www.ocsan.gov/about-us/board-of-
directors
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
Term: Four (4) years
2nd Tues, 10 AM, Monthly
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
https://www.ocpower.org/
OCTA Citizen Advisory Committee https://www.octa.net/about/about- octa/public-committees/citizens-advisory-
committee/overview/
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
(SARFPA)
Executive Committee Meetings: 4th Thurs,
4:00 PM, January, March, May, July,
September Via Zoom
Full Agency Meetings: June, November
https://ocip.ocpublicworks.com/service-
areas/oc-infrastructure-programs/santa-
ana-river-project/santa-ana-river-flood-
protection-0
Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
Regional Council District 64 Delegate*
1st Thurs of every month, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Virtual Meeting / SCAG Office, Downtown L.A.
https://scag.ca.gov/
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SCAG - Emerging Technology Committee https://scag.ca.gov/emerging-technologies- committee
Visit Huntington Beach Advocacy Committee
Monthly, usually Tuesday at 3:30 PM but
varies. Virtual Meeting via Zoom /
VHB Office, 155 Fifth Street, Suite 111,
Huntington Beach
https://www.surfcityusa.com/about-
us/transparency-accountability/