Court orders stay in California’s housing lawsuit against Huntington Beach
1 year, 1 month ago

Court orders stay in California’s housing lawsuit against Huntington Beach

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Atty. Huntington Beach city officials earned a victory in the continued housing battle with Sacramento after a Superior Court judge’s ruling last week. San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal ruled Thursday that California’s lawsuit against Huntington Beach for violating state housing law must be stayed until a related federal lawsuit against the state filed by City Atty. In it, Gates argues that state housing laws violate Huntington Beach’s rights, particularly as a charter city, to zone property. In a statement, Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland praised last week’s Superior Court decision.

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Another ruling goes against Huntington Beach in housing mandates battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Another ruling goes against Huntington Beach in housing mandates battle

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Atty. Michael Gates, shown at a 2023 town hall meeting, says the latest ruling against the city in its efforts to avoid meeting state housing mandates is “really a misapprehension of the law.” A federal appeals court has ruled against Huntington Beach in its ongoing fight against state housing mandates. Michael Gates said at the time that …

Another ruling goes against Huntington Beach in housing mandates battle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Another ruling goes against Huntington Beach in housing mandates battle

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Atty. The state filed a motion to dismiss Huntington Beach’s federal lawsuit and U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter in November 2023 granted that motion, ruling that the city lacked standing based on 9th Circuit precedent, citing City of S. Lake Tahoe vs. California Tahoe Reg’l Plan. At the time that ruling was made, Gates said he disagreed …

U.S. Court of Appeals hears Huntington Beach’s federal case against state housing mandates
2 months ago

U.S. Court of Appeals hears Huntington Beach’s federal case against state housing mandates

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Atty. Michael Gates likened the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel to a “firing squad.” The panel brought plenty of bullets while hearing Gates’ case against the state of California’s housing mandates on Monday morning in Pasadena. Bress jumped early into Gates’ assertion that the state was being “overbearing” and “heavy-handed” in enforcing Huntington Beach’s …

Huntington Beach will bring possible zoning charter amendment to voters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Huntington Beach will bring possible zoning charter amendment to voters

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Councilman Casey McKeon, center, flanked by then-Mayor Tony Strickland and City Attorney Michael Gates, speaks during a 2023 press conference to discuss the city’s battle with the state of California over housing laws. “In our 27-square mile city there’s 81,000 housing units, and you say we’re going to put in 50% more,” said McKeon, a real estate …

Judge orders Huntington Beach to pass compliant housing element
7 months, 1 week ago

Judge orders Huntington Beach to pass compliant housing element

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Councilman Casey McKeon speaks during a press conference to discuss the city’s battle with the state of California over housing laws in February 2023. San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal issued a minute order Wednesday that Huntington Beach must plan for more housing in the city and pass a housing element compliant with state law within …

Huntington Beach appeals housing decision to Ninth Circuit
11 months, 1 week ago

Huntington Beach appeals housing decision to Ninth Circuit

LA Times  

The city of Huntington Beach maintains that since it is a charter city it is not required to follow the state’s mandated housing numbers. It originally stated the city was appealing the ruling to the Ninth “District.” U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter ruled then that Huntington Beach did not have standing in federal court to file suit against the state, …

Federal court rules against Huntington Beach in housing case
1 year, 1 month ago

Federal court rules against Huntington Beach in housing case

LA Times  

Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland speaks during a press conference to discuss the city’s battle with the state of California over housing laws in February. Everyone must do their part to address California’s housing crisis.” Gates said in a text message to the Daily Pilot that he disagreed with the judge’s ruling, noting that South Lake Tahoe is a general …

State of California goes after Huntington Beach following housing plan rejection
1 year, 8 months ago

State of California goes after Huntington Beach following housing plan rejection

LA Times  

Rob Bonta and the Department of Housing and Community Development jointly announced this week a motion to amend the state’s existing lawsuit against Huntington Beach, which was filed on March 8. State of California leaders announced Monday they are suing the city of Huntington Beach for violating state housing element law. The move came after the Huntington Beach City Council, …

Editorial: Newsom, Bonta and the righteous fight to block Huntington Beach’s NIMBYism
1 year, 9 months ago

Editorial: Newsom, Bonta and the righteous fight to block Huntington Beach’s NIMBYism

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, left, signs the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 in the Los Angeles backyard of homeowner Felicia Smith. Despite numerous warnings from state officials, the Huntington Beach City Council recently voted to refuse applications to build accessory dwelling units or duplexes in single-family zones, banning projects that are legal under state law. Hours after Newsom and Bonta’s announcement, Huntington …

California housing laws prompt dueling housing lawsuits
1 year, 9 months ago

California housing laws prompt dueling housing lawsuits

Associated Press  

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — California’s attempts at forcing its wealthy coastal cities to build more affordable housing spawned two lawsuits on Thursday, showcasing tensions around solving a crisis that has contributed to a surge in the homeless population in the nation’s most populous state. Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Huntington Beach on Thursday morning, accusing the seaside city known for …

Huntington Beach, state of California file lawsuits against each other over housing issues
1 year, 9 months ago

Huntington Beach, state of California file lawsuits against each other over housing issues

LA Times  

City Councilman Casey McKeon, Mayor Tony Strickland, City Atty. Rob Bonta and the Department of Housing and Community Development filed a lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court against the city of Huntington Beach on Wednesday, alleging that the city has been violating state housing laws by not accepting new applications for Accessory Dwelling Units, sometimes called “granny flats.” “As our …

California sues Huntington Beach over ban on housing projects
1 year, 9 months ago

California sues Huntington Beach over ban on housing projects

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom and Atty. Rob Bonta announced Thursday that the state filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach, alleging that the city’s ban on approving applications for certain types of housing projects is a violation of California law. “Instead, the Huntington Beach City Council has chosen to stifle affordable housing projects, infringe on the rights of property owners and knowingly violate …

Huntington Beach continues housing fight by setting sights on ADUs as state responds
1 year, 10 months ago

Huntington Beach continues housing fight by setting sights on ADUs as state responds

LA Times  

Rob Bonta’s office has sent letters to Huntington Beach in recent weeks warning it about violation of state housing laws. It was the second time in two weeks that Bonta had critiqued the city’s actions, following last week’s Planning Commission vote to recommend an ordinance that would ban “builder’s remedy” applications. “Tonight, Huntington Beach leaders decided that their residents don’t …

Huntington Beach vows to continue housing fight, despite state warnings
1 year, 10 months ago

Huntington Beach vows to continue housing fight, despite state warnings

LA Times  

Huntington Beach City Councilman Casey McKeon speaks at a news conference Tuesday on the city’s battle with the state of California over housing laws. The bottom line is, we’re going to fight.” McKeon said Huntington Beach was waiting for a response from the state on the details of its housing plan, which could take 60 to 90 days. “The city …

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