City Council
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Minutes from March 20, 2024
2000 Main Street, CR-2
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Call to Order 4:06pm
Roll Call
• Council Liaisons: Present Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns • Council Member Strickland Absent
No Public Comments
Approve Minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting: APPROVED 2-0
Discussion Items
1. Federal Legislative Update: TJ Stapleton, Stapleton & Associates unable to attend.
2. State Legislative Update: Louie Brown, Kahn Soares & Conway : Spring recess begins March 25. Budget is still moving forward with negotiations happening , and e arly action items are with the Governor. Will close about $17B of $75B deficit.
Three State legislative items for discussion:
a. AB 2361. Davies: Pilot program in OC and SD. Will allow cities to negotiate and transfer housing responsibilities. Works on a regional basis to address housing issues. Staff will draft letter to Davies with discussion on amendments including compliance with ho using element, and a larger, regional perspective. Staff will bring back at a future meeting.
b. AB 2924: Prohibition on marriage of minors. City has previously adopted a resolution that is in line with this bill. Staff will bring back at a future meeting. c. SB 951. Weiner: California Coastal Act of 1976. This will eliminate California Coastal Commission jurisdictions in certain areas. Will require to work in concert with Housing Element Update. League of California Cities opposing, along with a number of coastal cities. Staff will bring back at a future meeting.
3. Staff Updates: The City submitted 6 requests for Federal funding. Some of the projects include the Bluff Top Rehabilitation, Beach Restroom Refurbishment, and Downtown Street Lighting.
4. Future Topics:
a. AB 2924: Staff to bring previous resolution for review.
Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on April 17, 2024 at 2:00PM.