HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Surf City voters will decide on three measures this November to update the city charter. The measures, which soon will be given letters by the Orange County Registrar, include a total of 17 charter amendments.
The measures were given final approval by the city council at its July 5 meeting. The 6–1 vote was taken for all three measures at once, with only Councilman Erik Peterson dissenting.
The first ballot measure consists of 12 charter amendments. These changes include the following areas: Improving charter language, small clarifications, and changes to current city processes.
Upgrading park structures and installing restrooms.
Replacing the title “Mayor Pro Tempore” with “Vice Mayor.”  The second measure includes five amendments clarifying the roles and responsibilities of elected officials:…