1 MAY 2024 ACTIVITY REPORT FOR REGIONAL AGENCIES AND CITY BOARDS,
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April 29 - May 3, 2024 Updates / Actions
Zoning Administrator
1st & 3rd Wed., Monthly, 1:30
PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/1/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Zoning Administrator, approved with findings and conditions, the following:
Conditional Use Permit No. 24-003 (Buckingham Wall) and General Plan Conformance No. 24-001 (Acquisition of Two Encyclopedia Lots for Park Purposes)
Independence Day Board
1st Wed. Monthly, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Lower Level B-8
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/1/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: Meeting Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
May 6-10, 2024 Updates / Actions
Community & Library Services
Commission
2nd Wed., Monthly 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/8/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Chair Edsell and
Commissioner Baker asked for revisions to the minutes, with Commissioner Baker feeling that her comments were taken out of context and all she had conveyed at the last meeting was not represented. Gomez will make revisions accordingly.
Presentations - Introduction of the new Sr. Supervisor of the Senior Center in Central Park, who provided a presentation on activities at the center. Administrative Item: Huntington Central Park Jubilee Plaque - The Commission unanimously approved for recommendation to City Council the plaque
context of the 50th anniversary re-dedication plaque for Huntington Central Park. In keeping with the natural
aesthetics of the park and for cost-saving measures, the plaque will be mounted to a boulder in a triangular area where two highly traveled path meet. Informational Items included CIP update on Trinidad Park playground equipment
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with a re-opening announced for May 13. Calendar of events include a recap of the Log Cabin in Lake Park's 100th Jubilee celebration and the save-the-date announcement for the
Huntington Central Park 50th Jubilee celebration on June 15, 2024, at the Senior Center in Central Park. Committee Report - The Park Naming & Memorials Committee will reconvene to determine naming opportunities for the area known as the Nature Plateau in Central Park.
Supplemental Employee
Retirement Plan and Trust
Board
Quarterly
Virtual Meeting, Zoom
Department: City Treasurer's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/9/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Benefit Financial Services Group (BFSG) reviewed expected returns using recently
updated capital market assumptions. BFSG's Retirement Plan Quarterly Investment Review and U.S. Bank's Portfolio Review were discussed.
Design Review Board (DRB)
2nd Thurs. Monthly, 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/9/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: Cancelled due to lack of quorum
May 13-17, 2024 Updates / Actions
Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Tues., Monthly,
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/14/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
Sunset Beach Local Coastal
Program Review Board
2nd Tue., Monthly 7:30 PM
Meeting Date: 5/14/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
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Nobles Family Community
Center
Department: Community
Development
Zoning Administrator
1st & 3rd Wed., Monthly, 1:30
PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/15/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: CANCELLED
Intergovernmental Relations
Committee
3rd Wed., Monthly, 4:00 p.m.
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/15/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The City's state lobbyist, Louie Brown, gave a general legislative update. The
Legislation is wrapping up the first half of session and will handle the Suspense Files. Typically bills will pass through their houses, but with the state deficit it is likely that more bills will not pass through their Appropriations Committees.
Once passed through their respective houses by the end of next week they will move into the other house.
Status of some bills City has taken position:
AB 1774 (Dixon) ebikes. Moving through on as a consent item.
AB 1825 (Muratsuchi) Freedom to Read Act. On
Appropriations suspense file.
AB 1999 (Irwin). Fixed rate utility. CPUC adopted a formula for fixed rate charges. Likely that the Legislature will push back regardless.
AB 2081 (Davies). Substance Abuse Recovery Homes,
reporting requirements. On Assembly Consent Calendar.
SB 1037 (Wiener) Housing element enforcement. This is out of
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Appropriations and on the Senate Floor.
SB 1102 (Nguyen) Income Tax Credit. Sits in Senate
Appropriations Suspense File.
Historic Resources Board
3rd Wed. Monthly, 5:00 PM
City Hall Lower Level, B-7
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/15/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Specific Events Executive
Committee
As needed
City Hall, 4th Floor, CR-2
Department: Community &
Library Services
Meeting Date: 5/15/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Staff presented options to amend the Specific Events master fee schedule for
consideration with the 24/25 fiscal year budget. Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns, and Councilmember
Strickland approved the implementation of ticket fees for large-scale events and tournament pricing at the Sports Complex, and will reconvene the Committee in June to review other staff recommendations and municipal code edits.
Design Review Board (DRB)
2nd Thurs. Monthly, 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/16/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: Cancelled due to lack of quorum.
May 20-24, 2024 Updates / Actions
Zoning Administrator
1st & 3rd Wed., Monthly, 1:30
PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/22/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Zoning Administrator, approved with findings and conditions, the following:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-001/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-003 (16791 BOLERO LANE)
REQUEST: To demolish an existing 2-story single family
residence and construct a new 2-story 4,403 sq. ft. single
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family residence with a 713 sq. ft. garage, 103 sq. ft. balcony, 232 sq. ft. patio cover and a 639 sq. ft. rooftop deck at an overall height of 30.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 23-014/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 23-009 (NGUYEN LIVE/WORK)
REQUEST: AP: To establish a live/work unit including an accessory dwelling unit within District 1 of the Downtown Specific Plan (SP5). CDP: To demolish an existing single-story residence and construct a new three-story, approximately 2,519 sq. ft. residence with second and third floor balconies, a rooftop deck, an attached 582 sq. ft. three-car garage, and a 288 sq. ft. visitor-serving commercial space at an overall height of 33’-6” located in the Coastal Zone.
Finance Commission
Every 4th Wednesday,
Monthly, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Department: Finance
Meeting Date: 5/22/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Commission voted to approve the April 24, 2024 minutes. Discussion of the FY 24/25 Proposed Budget, Elan and Breakwater possessory
interest by the County of Orange; Equestrian Center Lease and Meadowlark Golf Course. The Commission voted to
approve drafting a letter to the City Council to propose implementation of a policy that the proposed budget and fee study are reviewed by the Finance Commission prior to being presented to the City Council.
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: 5/22/24
Summary of Action or Discussion: Cancelled due to lack of business.
Harbour Commission
4th Thurs. Monthly, 5:00 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Meeting Date: 5/23/24
Link to Meeting Details
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Department: Fire
Summary of Action or Discussion: Environmental Services Manager Jim Merid presented a report on water quality issues and projects in Huntington Harbour. A motion was made and approved to recommend that the City Council support ACR 182, which is legislation that would provide for the promotion and encouragement of solutions and resources for keeping the oceans and coastlines healthy and eliminating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Commission also received reports from the Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, Policy, and Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committees.
Design Review Board (DRB)
2nd Thurs. Monthly, 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall Lower Level, B-8
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/23/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: DRB recommended
approval with modification 24-382 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
NO. 2024-003 (ZACK’S TOO BEACH CONCESSION)
REQUEST: To review the design, colors and materials for the proposed outdoor dining area and existing signage at an existing concession stand. DRB recommended approval of
alcohol sales and signs with reservations on other elements, 24-383 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 2024-006 (ZACK’S PIER
PLAZA CONCESSION)
REQUEST: To review the design, colors, and materials for the outdoor dining area, rental display and storage areas,
lemonade stand, mural and signs at an existing concession stand. DRB continued to a date uncertain at applicant’s request.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 24-004 (HBCSD BUS YARD
BUILDING AT SOWERS)
REQUEST: To review the design, colors, and materials of a 1,280 sq. ft. maintenance and service facility office building and 160 sq. ft. of outdoor storage at the Sowers Middle School site. DRB recommended approval.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 23-007 (NGUYEN LIVE/WORK)
REQUEST: To review the design, colors, and materials of the proposed construction of a new three-story live/work building in District 1 of the Downtown Specific Plan.
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May 27-31, 2024 Updates / Actions
Communications Committee
4th Tues., Monthly 3:30 p.m.,
City Hall, 4th Floor
Department: City Manager's
Office
Meeting Date: 5/28/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: Discussed June
celebrations and 4th of July content for social media.
Reviewed current content on HBTV. Reviewed list of
upcoming June events. Discussed social media and new
website stats. "
Planning Commission
2nd & 4th Tues., Monthly,
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
Department: Community
Development
Meeting Date: 5/28/24
Link to Meeting Details
Summary of Action or Discussion: The Planning Commission acted on the following items: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO.
24-003 (MAPPING CONSISTENCY CLEAN-UP PROJECT –
UTILITY SITES) was continued to a date uncertain (5-1); and ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 24-004 (MAPPING
CONSISTENCY CLEAN-UP PROJECT – COMMERCIAL SITES) was
approved (5-1).
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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/