City Council

14. 25-536 Approve and authorize execution of a reimbursement agreement with Socal Holdings, LLC in the amount of $291,420 to fund the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment by LSA Associates; approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s Professional Services listing authority by $291,420 and appropriate funds to be fully reimbursed Recommended Action: A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Socal Holdings, LLC for Costs Incurred for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Palm /Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment in the amount of $291,420 as prepared by the City Attorney July 15, 2025 (Attachment No. 1); and B) Approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s professional service listing authority by $291,420 for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment pursuant to Administrative Regulation Number 228, Section 7.1; and C) Appropriate funds as revenues are received in the amount of $291,420 from the General Fund to the Community Development Department Professional Services Account 10060201.69365 for the Professional Services Contract between the City and LSA Associates, Inc., which is funded by a reimbursement agreement.