Huntington Beach — 2026-08-18

City Council

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1. 26-690 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
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10. 26-700 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Grant Parks v. 30-2024-01435113-CU-WM-CJC.
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11. 26-701 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. Huntington Beach, et al. ; OCSC Case No. 30-2026-015748940-CU-PO-CJC.
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12. 26-707 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): Two (2). 6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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13. 26-666 Huntington Beach Police and Fire Chaplain Roger Wing PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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14. 26-709 John Vasquez, 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. 26-713 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. 26-670 Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 authorizing an application for funds under the Orange County Transportation Seniors & Disabled Grant Program (EMSD) Recommended Action: A) Conduct Public Hearing and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing City Staff to apply to the Orange County Transportation Authority for an Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled Grant Program to Purchase Accessible Vans to Transport Older Adults and People with Disabilities” for the Surf City Senior’s on the Go! Senior Transportation program;” and B) Authorize the appropriation of $43,560 from the Equipment Replacement Fund 325 fund balance to fulfill the 10% grant match requirement. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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17. 26-714 Study Session: Landify
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18. 26-715 Study Session: Proposed Improvements to Huntington Beach Sports Complex CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 19 - 25) City Clerk
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19. 26-673 Approve and Adopt Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of July 21, 2026. Community and Library Services
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2. 26-691 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA).
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20. 26-573 Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement between space at the Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “License Agreement Huntington Beach Senior Center in Central Park.” Fire
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21. 26-651 Authorize designated City staff to execute the agreement between the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Health Plan-Provider Agreement - Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement between CalOptima Health and the City of Huntington Beach; and approve a payment of $1,017,485 to DHCS for FY 2026/27 Recommended Action: A) Authorize the designation of the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Fire Chief to execute the agreement between the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Health Plan-Provider Agreement - Intergovernmental Transfer Rate Range Program Agreement between CalOptima Health and the City of Huntington Beach; and B) Approve a payment of $1,017,485 to the California Department of Health Care Services for the agreement during FY 2025/26. Police
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22. 26-652 Approve and Authorize Execution of an Agreement with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and Partner Law Enforcement Agencies to Participate in the Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant Recommended Action: Approve and authorize Police Chief Eric G. Parra to execute “Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG).”
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23. 26-654 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33 Authorizing the Acceptance of FY26/27 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) Funding from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to support Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement and Officer Training Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the execution of grant agreement FY26/27 CTFGP Law Enforcement-Huntington Beach Police Department and adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, "A Police to Accept Grant Funds from the State of California Department of California Highway Patrol for DUI Saturation Patrols and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Training." Public Works
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24. 26-648 Amend Fiscal Year 2026/27 West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Budget by $4,600,000 to Return Unexpended Cathodic Protection Program Funds to Member Agencies’ Water Enterprise Funds Based on Ownership Percentage Recommended Action: Approve budget amendment and return funds to member agency’s water enterprise funds.
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25. 26-645 Approve Response Letter to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water,” and Forward to the Presiding Judge Recommended Action: A) Approve the City's response letter containing the findings and recommendations in response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report entitled “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water”; and B) Authorize the Mayor to submit the response letter to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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26. 26-658 Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association Recommended Action: Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association for the period of
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27. 26-706 Approval of the Design and Language for the America 250 Plaque at Pier Plaza Recommended Action: Approve the proposed design and inscription for the America 250 Celebration plaque at the Pier Plaza Memorial. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
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28. 26-660 Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4350 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10, Sections 10.04, 10.50, 10.56, 10.60, 10.64 and 10.68 relating to Vehicles and Traffic and Ordinance No. 4351 Chapter 13.08, Sections 13.08.005 and 13.08.080 relating to Beach Regulations Recommended Action: A) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4350, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Sections 10.04, 10.50, 10.56, 10.60, 10.64, and 10.68 of Title 10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Vehicles and Traffic.” B) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4351, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Sections 13.08.005 and 13.08.080 of Chapter 13.08 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Beach Regulations.”
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3. 26-692 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
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4. 26-693 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Fire Management Association (FMA).
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5. 26-694 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: APN Nos. 110-151-10 and 110-151-11. 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: Gary Brian Turman (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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6. 26-696 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).
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7. 26-697 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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8. 26-698 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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9. 26-699 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.