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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Mayor
PAT BURNS, Mayor Pro Tem
RHONDA BOLTON, Councilmember
DAN KALMICK, Councilmember
CASEY McKEON, Councilmember
NATALIE MOSER, Councilmember
TONY STRICKLAND, Councilmember
STAFF
ERIC G. PARRA, Interim City Manager
MICHAEL E. GATES, City Attorney
ROBIN ESTANISLAU, City Clerk
ALISA BACKSTROM, City Treasurer
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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5:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick Councilmember McKeon has requested permission to be absent pursuant to Resolution No . 2001-54.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
The Mayor will facilitate a voluntary opportunity for members of the Huntington Beach City Council to individually make brief comments to the public. Please note that the Brown Act does not allow for lengthy comments, discussion, or action on topics that are not on the agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the Study Session and /or Closed Session agendas. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on item (s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
24-1211. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Page v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2022-01280954. 24-1222. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Clayton-Tarvin (Gina) v. City of Huntington Beach, Michael Gates, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01329927.
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Moser, Bolton, Burns, Van Der Mark, Strickland, McKeon, Kalmick Councilmember McKeon has requested permission to be absent pursuant to Resolution No . 2001-54.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
24-1393. Huntington Beach Fire and Police Chaplain Roger Wing
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the open session agenda. Individuals wishing to provide a comment may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
While the City Council welcomes public involvement and supports and defends free speech, the City Council rejects comments from anyone that are discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise not protected free speech. Those comments will not inform nor be considered by the City Council and may be cause for the Mayor to interrupt the public speaker. Such public comments will not be consented to or otherwise adopted by the City Council in its discussions and findings for any matter tonight.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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Councilmembers may make brief announcements on any appointments made to a board, committee, or commission. Councilmembers may not discuss or take any action on these announcements. Announcements are limited to 1 minute.
AB 1234 REPORTING
Per AB 1234 (Government Code Section 53232.3(d)) Councilmembers who attend a meeting, conference, or similar event at the expense of the City must provide a brief report of the meeting, conference, or similar event during the next regular City Council meeting. Reports are limited to 1 minute.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
Councilmembers must publicly disclose any meetings or communications with City employee associations, related to the negotiations of labor agreements. Disclosures are limited to 1 minute and must be made by the next regular City Council Meeting.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
24-1404. Presentation on the Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and Lottery Process for 2024
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
24-1455. Caltrans Pacific Coast Highway Construction Update CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6-23)
City Clerk
24-1386. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of February 6, 2024.
Recommended Action:
City Treasurer
24-0847. Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for December 2023
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for December 2023, pursuant to Section 18.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Recommended Action:
Community Development
24-1138. Consider and direct staff to forward the 2023 Housing Element
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
Approve the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and direct staff to submit the 2023 Housing Element APR to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Recommended Action:
24-0769. Approve Final Tract Map No. 19118, accept bonds and authorize execution of a Subdivision Agreement for the Holly Triangle Townhomes subdivision by Bonanni Development Company IV, LLC at 19070 Holly Lane
A) Approve Final Tract Map No. 19118 and accept the offer of easements pursuant to findings and requirements (Attachment No.1); and,
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and Bonanni Development Company IV, LLC (Attachment No. 6); and,
C) Accept Faithful Performance Bond No. 4470394, Labor and Material Bond No. 4470394, and Monument Bond No. 4470395 as sureties (Attachment No. 7) for the installation of the subdivision’s required public improvements and survey monumentation; and,
D) Instruct the City Clerk to file the respective bonds with the City Treasurer and notify the Surety, SureTec Insurance Company, of this action.
Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
24-11910. Approve and execute a 5-year Joint Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Westminster School District for Clegg-Stacey Park on 6161 Larchwood Drive
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and approve a Joint Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Westminster School District for use of Clegg-Stacey Park.
Recommended Action:
24-12011. Approve and execute a 5-year Recreation Facility Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach City School District for joint use of school recreation facilities Recommended Action:
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and approve a Recreation Use Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach City School District for joint use of school recreation facilities.
24-13712. Approve the formal naming of parkland located at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane as “Vella Park,” as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission
Approve the naming of parkland located at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane, “Vella Park,” in honor of fallen Police Officer Nicholas Vella, as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission.
Recommended Action:
24-14413. Approve and execute a five-year Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and PSQ Productions for production and management service of the annual Independence Day Celebration
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and PSQ Productions for production and management service of the annual Independence Day Celebration.
Recommended Action:
24-15414. Adopt Resolution No 2024-08 revising and restating Resolution No. 2016-01 related to implementing Charter Section 805 and Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 regarding the number of permits issued for Safe and Sane Fireworks from fifteen (15) to sixteen (16)
Adopt Resolution No 2024-08, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach revising and restating Resolution No. 2016-01 related to implementing Charter Section 805 and Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 regarding safe and sane fireworks.” Recommended Action:
Fire
23-105015. Approve and authorize execution of three (3) contracts: Oil Well Abandonment, Civic Center Lease Closure, and Miley Keck Tank Farm Lease Closure and approve an appropriation of $1,236,763 in HB Recovery Funds for the Project
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $1,099,770 “Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Excalibur Well Services Corp. for Oil Well Abandonment;” and,
Recommended Action:
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B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $405,514 “Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and O.C. Vacuum, Inc. for Civic Center Lease Closure;” and,
C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $189,932 “Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and American Integrated Services, Inc. for Miley Keck Tank Farm Lease Closure”.
D) Authorize the appropriation and transfer of $1,236,763 in HB Recovery Reserves to Business Unit 31465001 (Oil Well Abandonment) to fund the unbudgeted portion of the project.
24-12316. Approve and authorize execution of a “Health Plan-Provider Agreement - Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement” between CalOptima Health and the City of Huntington Beach
Approve and authorize execution of a “Health Plan-Provider Agreement - Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement” between CalOptima Health and the City of Huntington Beach
Recommended Action:
Police
24-08717. Approve and authorize a six-month extension to a Service Agreement with the City of Newport Beach for Public Safety Helicopter Services
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement For Public Safety Helicopter Support Between the City of Huntington Beach and the City of Newport Beach.”
Recommended Action:
24-10318. Approve and authorize a one-year contract extension with Universal Protection Services, LP, DBA Allied Universal Security Services (UASS) for street sweeping parking enforcement services Approve and authorize “Amendment No. 2 to Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Universal Protection Services, LP DBA Allied Universal Security Services (UASS) for Street Sweeping Enforcement Services” not to exceed $411,269.45 for the next calendar year; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the attached contract.
Recommended Action:
24-08319. Approve and accept the California Office of Emergency Services
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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(Cal OES) Violence Against Women Act Grant (LE23 07 6860); authorize the Chief of Police to execute documents; approve appropriations and contract Amendment No. 3 with Waymakers in the amount of $116,032 for continued management of the Victim and Witness Assistance Services Program
A) Accept the grant between the State of California, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the City of Huntington Beach;
B) Assign authority to the Chief of Police as the official to execute and sign for the award and to approve amendments and extensions;
C) Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $270,857 of which $203,143 is to be fully reimbursed by the grant from Cal OES. The remaining $67,714 will be funded from appropriations in the Police Department’s budget; and
D) Approve and authorize “Amendment No. 3 to Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Waymakers for Victim and Witness Assistance Services.” Recommended Action:
Public Works
24-07920. Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $4,044,900 for the Residential Zone 1 Street Maintenance Project, CC-1743
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $4,044,900; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
24-09421. Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Nobest, Inc. in the amount of $315,000 for the Residential Zone 1 Curb Ramp Project, CC-1742 A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Nobest Inc. in the amount of $315,000; and,
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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24-12422. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07 approving the submittal of two applications to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for grant funding for Special Event Shuttle Services and the HB Circuit Program
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Submittal of Two Project Applications: Special Event Shuttle Service and HB Circuit Rideshare Program to the Orange County Transportation Authority for Funding Under the Project V Community-Based Transit/Circulators Program”.
Recommended Action:
24-12723. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05 certifying that the City has the resources to implement the projects to be included in the FY 2024/25 - FY 2029/30 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Certifying that the City has the Resources to Fund the Projects in the FY 2024/25 - 2029/30 Transportation Improvement Program and Affirms its Commitment to Implement All Projects in the Program.”
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
24-14324. Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Request for Transparency and Detailed Reporting on the Implementation of Resolution 2023-41 Regarding Library Material Accessibility I request City staff to prepare and present a comprehensive report on the various aspects related to the implementation of Resolution 2023-41. This includes criteria for material assessment and relocation; list of relocated materials; newly acquired materials; library access changes; community engagement and feedback process; digital assets; and clarification on youth re-carding process.
This report is requested to be prepared and presented at the next available City Council meeting. In the interim, staff is also asked to make (1) the criteria for assessment and re-location; and (2) the list of relocated books and materials available to the public as soon as possible (available at each library location and via the library website) to ensure ongoing transparency and community engagement.
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
AGENDA February 20, 2024City Council/Public Financing
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INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov