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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:30 PM - Closed Session
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PAT BURNS, Mayor
CASEY MCKEON, Mayor Pro Tem
ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman
DON KENNEDY, Councilman
BUTCH TWINING, Councilman
GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman
CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman
STAFF
TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager
MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney
LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk
JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer
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4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the Study Session and /or Closed Session agendas. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on item (s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
25-7461. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California/Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Case No. 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC.
25-7472. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Protect HB v.
City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01470582. 25-7483. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Alianza Translatinx, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2025-01462835.
25-7544. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Tater (Michael
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George) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; USDC Case No. 8:20-cv-01772-MEMF (JDEx).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams
INVOCATION
In permitting a nonsectarian invocation, the City does not intend to proselytize or advance any faith or belief. Neither the City nor the City Council endorses any particular religious belief or form of invocation.
25-7295. Huntington Beach Fire and Police Chaplain Roger Wing
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit)
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the open session agenda. Individuals wishing to provide a comment may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
Please note that the Brown Act does not allow discussion or action on topics that are not on the agenda. Members of the public who would like to speak directly with a Councilmember on an item not on the agenda may consider scheduling an appointment by contacting the City Council's Administrative Assistant at (714) 536-5553 or emailing the entire City Council at [email protected].
While the City Council welcomes public involvement and supports and defends free speech, the City Council rejects comments from anyone that are discriminatory, defamatory or otherwise not protected free speech. Those comments will not inform nor be considered by the City Council and
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may be cause for the Mayor to interrupt the public speaker. Such public comments will not be consented to or otherwise adopted by the City Council in its discussions and findings for any matter tonight.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmembers may make brief announcements on any appointments made to a board, committee, or commission. Councilmembers may not discuss or take any action on these announcements. Announcements are limited to 1 minute.
AB 1234 REPORTING
Per AB 1234 (Government Code Section 53232.3(d)) Councilmembers who attend a meeting, conference, or similar event at the expense of the City must provide a brief report of the meeting, conference, or similar event during the next regular City Council meeting. Reports are limited to 1 minute.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
Councilmembers must publicly disclose any meetings or communications with City employee associations, related to the negotiations of labor agreements. Disclosures are limited to 1 minute and must be made by the next regular City Council Meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6 - 14)
City Clerk
25-7506. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60 establishing the delegation of authority for the execution of contracts from department heads to department positions
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing the Delegation of Authority for the Execution of Contracts from Department Heads to Department Positions.”
Recommended Action:
City Manager
25-7277. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-59 Opposing Proposition 50 Adopt Resolution No. 2025-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Opposing Proposition 50.”
Recommended Action:
25-4678. Approval of Agreement with Mercy House to Operate the City’s Homeless Navigation Center
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Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a “Service Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Mercy House Living Centers for Operations and Management of a Temporary Shelter,” in a not-to-exceed amount of $2,528,715.13 for the period of October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms, subject to future City Council budget approval, to operate the City’s Homeless Navigation Center.
Recommended Action:
City Treasurer
25-7129. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-58 designating the City Treasurer, Deputy City Treasurer, the Treasury Manager, and Assistant Chief Financial Officer as persons authorized to execute Financial Transactions in the name of the City of Huntington Beach
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-58, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the Manual and/or Facsimile Signatures of the City Treasurer, Deputy City Treasurer, the Treasury Manager, and Assistant Chief Financial Officer as Persons Authorized to Execute Financial Transactions in the Name of the City of Huntington Beach.”
Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
25-71910. Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops for the provision of maintenance services at Patriot Point
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and approve “Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Tee It Up for the Troops for the Provision Maintenance Services at Patriot Point.”
Recommended Action:
Community Development
25-69111. Approval of Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District (HBTBID) Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Approve the HBTBID Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Recommended Action:
25-72012. Annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Grant End-of-Year Progress Report to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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A) Adopt the FY 2024-25 CAPER for CDBG and HOME funds; and B) Authorize the City Manager to transmit the report to HUD by September 30, 2025.
Recommended Action:
Police
25-72513. Adopt Ordinance No. 4339 Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution and Possession of Kratom – Approved for Introduction September 2, 2025, by a vote of 7-0
Adopt Ordinance No. 4339, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 9.92 Thereof Prohibiting the Sale, Distribution and Possession of Kratom.” Recommended Action:
25-72614. Adopt Ordinance No. 4338 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.44.060 – Oversized Vehicle Parking Regulations – Approved for Introduction September 2, 2025, by a vote of 7-0 Adopt Ordinance No. 4338, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 10.44.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Oversized Vehicle Parking.”
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC HEARING
For the benefit of the public, prior to a public hearing item, each member of the City Council will disclose any ex parte communications they may have had pertaining to the item. In simple terms, public hearings are quasi -judicial proceedings and the information used by the City Council to make its decisions should be limited to that which is obtained during the public hearing. Ex parte communications, then, means any information obtained outside of a public hearing. In such public hearing proceedings, the City Council must uphold constitutional and statutory due process rights of present and non -present parties by disclosing ex parte communications. Ex parte communications include oral and written information, as well as visual or auditory information obtained during a site visit.
Individuals wishing to provide a comment on an item scheduled for Public Hearing may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance. 25-67815. Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-005 (Voong Residence)
A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-005 Recommended Action:
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exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3.
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24- 005 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1). 25-67916. Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 (Vu Residence)
A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3.
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24- 036 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
Recommended Action:
25-70817. Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 (Reapplication Process for Group Homes) by approving for introduction Ordinance Nos. 4340 and 4341
A) Find Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 and amendment to Municipal Code Chapter
5.110 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501, Class 20, which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment to the municipal code and zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards intensity or density; and, B) Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4341, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 230.28 Group Homes of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003)”; (Attachment No. 2); and,
C) Approve amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 5.110 and approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4340, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 5.110 Group Homes of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Titled Group Homes” (Attachment No. 3).
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
25-72818. Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Surf City Lifeguards Employees’ Association
Recommended Action:
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Receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA) for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 4154.
25-74319. Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Marine Safety Management Association
Receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA) for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach Ordinance No. 4154.
Recommended Action:
25-73920. Report on the expansion of the Huntington Beach Police Department’s Computer Forensic Laboratory and explore the feasibility of developing a Huntington Beach Police Department DNA laboratory
Direct staff to research grants and other funding opportunities through the state and federal government and return in the first quarter of 2026 to report on possible funding sources.
Recommended Action:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
25-27121. Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4335 of the City of Huntington Beach Deleting Chapter 2.106 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and Dissolving the Huntington Beach Independence Day Board
Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4335, “An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach deleting Chapter 2.106 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and Dissolving the Huntington Beach Independence Day Board.”
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
25-71122. Item Submitted by Council Woman Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem McKeon – E-bike Ordinance
Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code § 10.84.160 (Riding on Sidewalks)
Recommended Action:
25-74523. Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem McKeon, Councilman Andrew Gruel and Councilman Don Kennedy – Business Development Team
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and Service Improvements Ad Hoc Committee
Create the Business Development Team and Service Improvements Ad Hoc City Council Committee comprised of three City Council Members and direct the City Manager to select department representatives.
Recommended Action:
25-75124. Item Submitted by Councilman Andrew Gruel – Explore Termination of Symphony of Flowers Event
Direct staff to explore steps to terminate the Symphony of Flowers event.
Recommended Action:
25-75325. Item Submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Pat Burns, and Councilman Butch Twining - Support for the Recertification of US SURFING as the National Governing Body of US Olympic Surfing Authorize the Mayor to issue a letter of support to the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee for recertification of US Surfing as the National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the United States.
Recommended Action:
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov