Surf City council members could also change the way public comment is conducted – something that’s raised concerns from some residents.
Tag: Kim Carr
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 inCOAST
Officials From Two OC Coastal Cities Join Growing Calls to Ban Offshore Oil Drilling
In the wake of the oil spill, city officials are looking to make sure it’s impacts on the economy and the environment are not repeated.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Coastal Cities Join Increasing Calls For Offshore Oil Drilling Bans
Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach City Councils will both consider resolutions calling for new bans on offshore drilling.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Oil Spill Aftermath: 10,000 Cleanup Volunteers, Cautious Optimism, Lingering Dread
Feelings of distress across the county appear to have tempered into cautious optimism.
Posted inCOAST
State and Federal Officials Cut Off Regular, Public Updates on OC Oil Spill
The end of regular public updates come as there’s mounting questions from residents and the press corps on what exactly caused the oil spill and how damaging it could be to the environment.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Will Changes to HB’s Affordable Housing Ordinance Create More Lower Income Homes?
City staff says there is a lack of low income housing as city officials have to zone for thousands of affordable homes in the years to come.
Posted inGovernment
Here’s How HB City Council Plans to Spend About $30 million in Federal Covid Funds
Money is being allocated to 18 different projects, including a skatepark, and improvements to city facilities.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Rhonda Bolton Appointed to Huntington Beach City Council, Becoming First Black Woman on Dais
Bolton will finish out more than a three year term vacated by Tito Ortiz in June.
