The issue on the table is whether or not Councilman Erik Peterson can call one of the ballot measures easing ways to hire outside attorneys a “power grab” by the city council.
Tag: Huntington Beach City Council
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Voters Could Decide on Allowing Cannabis Businesses in November
After Surf City voters failed to pass a measure that would have approved a cannabis business tax, voters are slated to decide whether or not to allow the shops on the ballot this November.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach City Council and Elected Attorney Continue Clashing Over Employee Lawsuit
OC’s only elected city attorney, Michael Gates, battles with Huntington Beach City Council members as they contemplate amendments to the city charter and the power the attorney holds.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC’s New Green Power Agency Faces Increasing Calls to Audit Its Operations
Three of the power authority’s five cities are now looking at calling for an audit after attempts to oust the CEO were thwarted by the agency’s legal counsel.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach City Manager Moves to Irvine, Ending City’s Year-Long Search for Top Job
Oliver Chi is set to take over as the city’s sixth manager in Irvine’s history after the abrupt resignation of his predecessor last year.
Posted inOutdoors
Oil Spill Headed Toward Orange County Coast, Cities Shut Down Beachfronts Overnight
The US Coast Guard is organizing the response after 3,000 barrels of oil spilled three miles off the coast of Newport Beach.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Brannon and Shaw: Pride Month Recognized by Huntington Beach City Council
Huntington Beach to raise the pride flag and officially recognize June as Pride Month.
Posted inGovernment
LGBTQ+ Flag to be Flown Annually at Huntington Beach City Hall During Pride Month
The City Council voted 6-0 to raise the flag from late May to the end of June.
Posted inCountywide
Huntington Beach Aims to Expand Outdoor Dining, Holds Off On Broader Reopening
After a marathon meeting that stretched into Tuesday morning, the council directed staff to draw up a plan converting outdoor areas to eating areas but did not move to reopen the majority of businesses.
Posted inHuntington Beach, Outdoors
Huntington Beach Landfill to Get 16-foot Barrier on Residential Streets
Plans to construct a 16-foot barrier-fence around parts of the former Ascon Landfill site in Huntington Beach start this week, although the project intended to clean 46 years of oil waste and debris from the location remains at a standstill.
