A controversial measure to deal with the long-term financial costs of unfunded employee pension liabilities was approved by a divided Huntington Beach City Council on Monday night. The council voted 4-3 (with […]
Pension bond plan approved
Ortiz to keep mayor pro tem post
By Jim Tortolano Tito Ortiz, the mayor pro tem of the Huntington Beach City Council, will get to keep his title after all. In a virtual meeting that lasted six hours […]
New mayor, pro tem to be elected
The changing of the guard will be the main order of business when the Huntington Beach City Council meets on Monday night. A new mayor and mayor pro tem will be selected. […]
Council backs more outdoor dining
You might be able to take in the sun while eating and drinking along Huntington Beach’s Main Street restaurant row soon. The City Council on Monday voted 7-0 to direct the city’s […]
More outdoor seating for restaurants?
One of the features of downtown Huntington Beach’s restaurant scene is its al fresco – outdoor – dining. Many of the diverse eateries have table and chairs outside their front doors where […]
Temporary homeless shelter is OK’d
An agreement for the establishment of a temporary homeless shelter was approved unanimously by the Huntington Beach City Council Monday night. The shelter will be located on city-owned land at 17631 Cameron […]
Chi is hired; Ascon issues are raised
Oliver Chi, the current city manager of Monrovia, will become the new head appointed official of Huntington Beach. On Monday night, the city council voted 7-0 to hire him for the post, […]
PCTA exit notice, charter panel OKd
A divided Huntington Beach City Council approved two controversial measures Tuesday night on 4-3 votes. The council approved a proposal to give a six-month “notice of intent” to withdraw the city from […]
Jet Noise Commission approved by council
The creation of a Jet Noise Commission was approved unanimously on Monday night by the Huntington Beach City Council. The action is in response to numerous citizen complaints about increasing noise issues […]
Lawsuit vs. SB 54 approved on 6-1 vote
By Jim Tortolano After more than four hours of public comments that included everything from statistics to chants, from a song to angry insults, the Huntington Beach City Council voted 6-1 Monday […]
