Huntington Beach — 2026-07-21

City Council

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1. 26-611 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
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10. 26-617 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Smith 30-2024-01376230-CU-WT-WJC.
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11. 26-618 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Bauer-Oldfield
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12. 26-623 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Carroll (Kasey) 30-2025-01502970-CU-PA-NJC. 6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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13. 26-624 Chaplain Jericho Rhoten PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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14. 26-625 Mike Ali, American Legion Post 133 CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) The Mayor will facilitate a voluntary opportunity for members of the Huntington Beach City Council to individually make brief comments to the public. Please note that the Brown Act does not allow for lengthy comments, discussion, or action on topics that are not on the agenda. ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
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15. 26-608 Business Highlight Presentation COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) Limited to one representative, one announcement This brief agenda segment is reserved for time-sensitive, organized events taking place within the City that are open to the public or support recognized community goals (e.g., nonprofit fundraisers, library programs, equestrian center events, City -sponsored activities). It is not a public-comment period and is not intended for individual solicitations, private parties, commercial promotions, or political campaigning. You do not need a ticket. At the designated time on the agenda, Community Events Announcements will be announced, and speakers will be asked to queue in the designated area. Community Events Announcements are only available in-person. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
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16. 26-635 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Updates CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
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17. 26-633 City Attorney’s Update on the Community Prosecutor Program CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 29) City Clerk
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18. 26-634 Approve and Adopt Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority special meeting minutes of July 1, 2026, and regular meeting minutes of July 7, 2026. City Manager
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19. 26-610 Approve the appointment of Debbie Iorio to the City Celebration Committee as recommended by City Council Liaisons Mayor Casey McKeon and Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining Recommended Action: Approve the appointment Debbie Iorio to the City Celebration Committee. Committee members will serve until a respective successor is appointed and qualified. The Council Liaison has the power to recommend replacement members for any vacancies. Community Development
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2. 26-612 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA).
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20. 26-600 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 Confirming Cost Report for Weed Abatement on Private Parcels Within the City for the 2026 Season Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Confirming the Report of the Public Works Director Regarding the Cost for Weed Abatement on Private Property Within the City for the 2026 Season,” and B) Direct that all charges listed thereon be certified to the Orange County 2026/27 Property Tax Roll.
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21. 26-607 Approve Response Letter to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report Related to State Housing Mandates and Forward to the Presiding Judge Recommended Action: A) Approve the City’s response letter to the Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled “California Housing Mandates, The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”; and B) Authorize the City Manager to submit the response letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Community and Library Services
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22. 26-377 Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and License to Utilize Certain Space between Presbyterian Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “Memorandum of and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.”
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23. 26-621 Approve the Design Concept and Placement of a Memorial Plaque Honoring Kolby Aipa on Tower Zero of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier Recommended Action: Approve the design concept and placement of a memorial plaque honoring Kolby Aipa on Tower Zero of the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier. Fire
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24. 26-583 Approve response letter to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report “Wildfires Hit Home” and forward to the Presiding Judge Recommended Action: A) Approve the City’s response letter with findings and recommendations to the Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled “Wildfires Hit Home”; and B) Authorize the Mayor to submit the response letter to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court. Police
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25. 26-596 Annual Military Equipment Use Report (AB 481) Recommended Action: A) Approve report and renew Ordinance No. 4255, authorizing the continued use of the listed military equipment by the Police Department; and B) Find that each type of military equipment identified in that report attached hereto as Attachment 1 complies with the following standards for approval: 1. The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 2. The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. 3. Any future purchased equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. 4. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. Public Works
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26. 26-571 Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Partners In Control, Inc. DBA Enterprise Automation in the Amount of $2,500,000 for On-Call Engineering Services for the Public Works Utilities Division Supervisory Control and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) Systems for a Three-Year Term Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $2,500,000 Professional On-Call Engineering Services for Water and Wastewater SCADA Systems for a three-year term.
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27. 26-585 Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to Living Water Industries, LLC., in the amount of $34,750.00 for the Abandonment of Old Pirate Drive Private Water Well Project, CC-1624 Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Living Water Industries LLC in the amount of $34,750.00; and, B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders within the approved contingency amount of twenty percent (20%) of the contract amount; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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28. 26-598 Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $397,299.00 for the Drew Park and Robinwood Park Playground Improvements, CC1859 and CC1823 Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $397,298.35; and, B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount in potential construction change orders; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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29. 26-599 Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award a Construction Contract to Universal Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $97,000 for the Oak View Branch Library Roof Restoration, CC1912 Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Universal Coatings, Inc. in the amount of $97,000; and, B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders within the approved contingency amount of ten percent (10%) of the contract amount; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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3. 26-613 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
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30. 26-636 Approve the Appointment of Zack Zithisakthanakul to the Position of Chief Financial Officer and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Employment Agreement Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the “Employment Agreement between Officer. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
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31. 26-638 Item submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Casey McKeon, and Councilman Pat Burns - America 250 Plaque at Pier Plaza Recommended Action: Set aside Resolution No. 2017-25 and direct staff to create the engraving template for review by Councilmembers Kennedy, Burns and McKeon, with final draft brought forward for vote on the August 18th City Council Meeting for the monument in Pier Plaza to commemorate the Huntington Beach America 250 Celebrations.
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4. 26-614 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Fire Management Association (FMA).
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5. 26-627 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Management Employees’ Organization (MEO).
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6. 26-619 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 17732 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (APN 111-010-69). Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community and Library Services; Chris Cole, Community and Library Services Manager; William Krill, Real Estate Project Manager. Negotiating parties: Michael and Christina Bartusick dba Park Bench Cafe and Rory Bevins (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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7. 26-620 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 21091 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (APN 024-281-16). Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community and Library Services; Chris Cole, Community and Library Services Manager; William Krill, Real Estate Project Manager. Negotiating parties: Pouya Honari - Pacific City Hotel, LLC dba Pasea Hotel and Spa (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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8. 26-615 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC.
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9. 26-616 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC.