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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Closed Session - 4:30 PM
Study Session/Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
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
25-8901. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Aguilar & Calderon Corporation v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.:
30-2024-01447484.
25-8912. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Parrish (Raymond) v. State of California; City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01472879.
25-8923. 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.
25-9054. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section
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54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Robert Torrez, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
25-9065. 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 Robert Torrez, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA).
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.
25-9046. 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
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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 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.
STUDY SESSION
25-9027. Presentation from Bob Page, Registrar of Voters (ROV)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
25-8488. FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Biannual Progress Update #4 Receive and file the FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Biannual Progress Update #4.
Recommended Action:
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
25-8779. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-68 approving the 2026 Investment Policy
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and Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q1 FY2025-2026 Investment Report
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-68, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Statement of Investment Policy 2026.” Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q1 FY2025-2026 Investment Report, pursuant to Section 18.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Recommended Action:
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 10 - 23)
City Clerk
25-87810. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Finance Authority and Housing Authority special meeting of October 28, 2025 and the City Council/Public Finance Authority regular meeting minutes of November 4, 2025.
Recommended Action:
City Manager
25-90311. Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Letter of Intent between City of Huntington Beach and Archer Aviation, Inc. Regarding Participation in the Federal Integration Pilot Program (iPP) for eVTOL Authorize the City Manager to execute the Letter of Intent between the City of Huntington Beach and Archer Aviation, Inc. Regarding Participation in the Federal Integration Pilot Program (iPP) for eVTOL.
Recommended Action:
25-75212. Approve and Authorize Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Tank Farm LC
Approve and Authorize Amendment to Lease Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Tank Farm LC.
Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
25-87213. Approve the City of Huntington Beach 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Adopt the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update as the City’s strategic planning roadmap for parks, recreation, and open space planning with the direction to have the Plan reviewed by the Community & Library Services Commission every five years.
Recommended Action:
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Community Development
25-86614. Approve and authorize the execution of the First Amendment to the Schedule of Lease Property between the City of Huntington Beach and T-Mobile West LLC for the cellular antenna site located on the roof of Central Library
A) Approve the First Amendment to the Schedule of Lease Property between the City of Huntington Beach and T-Mobile West LLC; and
B) Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment and any ancillary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
Human Resources
25-86715. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66 modifying the pay schedule for Part-Time, Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees to comport with the State minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-66, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Pay Schedule for Part-Time, Non-Permanent and Non-Classified Employees Effective January 1, 2026,” and authorize the City Manager or designee to take all administrative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the revised pay schedule.
Recommended Action:
Finance
25-88316. Approve FY 2024/25 Year-End Budget Adjustments, Year-End Audit Entries and Transfer Recommendations
A) Increase appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Revised Budget by $94,195 in the funds and amounts contained in Attachment 1 to reconcile the budget with actual expenses incurred; and,
B) Approve the $301,906 appropriations and transfers for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Revised Budget in the funds and by the amounts contained in Attachment 1; and, C) Approve the appropriation and transfer of $4,500,000 into the Workers ’ Compensation, and the Equipment Replacement Fund from the General Fund year -end balances (see Attachment 1).
Recommended Action:
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25-88717. Adopt Ordinance No. 4344 Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Section 10.84 - Bicycle Regulations - Approved for Introduction November 4, 2025, by a vote of 7-0
Adopt Ordinance No. 4344, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.84 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycle Regulations.”
Recommended Action:
Public Works
25-86018. Accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Karbonous, Inc. in the amount of $527,375.34 for the Well 9 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Filter Media Replacement Project, CC-1837; and approve the reallocation of funds
A) Accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid submitted by Karbonous, Inc. in the amount of $527,375.34.
B) Approve the reallocation of funds from the Water Master Plan Fund, Account 50791055.82100, in the amount of $225,000 from Project CC-1734 - Wells 4, 7, and 13 On-Site Chlorine Generation and Fluoride Injection for Saturation Project, to the Water Fund, Account 50691051.82100.
C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
25-85919. Accept the lowest responsive, responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,143,000 for the Wells 4, 7, and 13 On-Site Chlorine Generation and Fluoride Injection for Saturation, CC-1734
A) Accept the lowest responsive , responsible bid submitted by Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,143,000.
B) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract , in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
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25-84720. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-67 concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-67, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the City of Huntington Beach.” Recommended Action:
25-88121. Approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Ardurra Group, Inc.; Berg & Associates, Inc.; Certerra RMA Group; Dudek; GHD Inc.; GMU Engineers and Geologists, Inc; Harris & Associates, Inc.; and PSOMAS
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $1,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC. for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services; and
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Ardurra Group, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services; and C) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Berg & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services; and D) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Certerra RMA Group for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services; and E) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $1,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Dudek for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services; and
F) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and GHD Inc. for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services; and G) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $1,000,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and GMU Engineers and Geologists, Inc. for On-Call Materials Testing; and
Recommended Action:
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H) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Harris & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Construction Management, Materials Testing and Inspection Services; and I) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $1,500,000 Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and PSOMAS for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services.
25-60722. Approve and Accept the Public Improvements and Release the Securities for Tract 15377 (Parkside Estates Subdivision) and Accept the Offers of Dedication
A) Accept the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract 15377 and instruct the City Clerk to record the “Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements ” with the Orange County Recorder.
B) Release the Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bond Nos. 0195156, 0195157, 0195158, 0195159, 0195160, 0195162, 0195163 and Monument Bond No . 0195155 pursuant to the California Government Code Section No. 66499.7(a); and, C) Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond Nos. 0195156M, 0195157M, 0195158M, 0195159M, 0195160M, 0195162M, 0195163M; the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of the public improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and,
D) Release Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 0195161M.
E) Instruct the City Clerk to notify Shea Homes, the subdivider of Tract 15377, and the City Treasurer to notify Berkley Insurance Company, of these actions related to the bonds.
F) Accept Offer of Dedication in Fee Title of Lots “A”, “S”, “B” and “X” of Tract 15377 and Instruct the City Clerk to record the Certificate of Acceptance.
G) Accept Offer of Dedication the Easements over Lots “C”, “N”, “O” and “T” of Tract 15377 and Instruct the City Clerk to record the Certificate of Acceptance.
Recommended Action:
25-83123. Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2654 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Huntington Beach for the I-405 Improvement Project
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute “Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2654 between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Huntington Beach for the I-405 Improvement Project.” Recommended Action:
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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. 25-88024. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-72 approving a Performance Contract with Energy Consulting Group, LLC. (ESG) for the construction of energy conservation at various City facilities A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-72 authorizing “Performance Contract” and related exhibits for the energy conservation project with Energy Consulting Group, LLC.. in the amount of $449,123; and,
B) Request City Council to appropriate $449,123 out of water enterprise capital funds; and,
C) Authorize City Manager to execute the "Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement” for Performance Contract of Energy Conservation Measures' in the amount of $449,123 with Energy Consulting Group, LLC; and,
D) Authorize City Manager to execute any subsequent documents approved as to form by the City Attorney necessary to advance, manage and complete the project.
Recommended Action:
25-87925. Conduct a Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2025-70 approving a Performance Contract with Alliance Building Solutions, LLC. (ABS), and Resolution No. 2025-71 approving a Finance Agreement and related documents with Metro Futures, Inc. for the construction of energy conservation at various City facilities.
A) Make the findings that the funds for the repayment of the financing are projected to be available from the funding that otherwise would have been used for the purchase of energy.
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B) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-70, authorizing “Performance Contract” and related exhibits for the energy conservation project with Alliance Building Solutions, LLC. in the amount of $7,358,861.
C) Authorize City Manager to execute documents approved as to form by the City Attorney necessary to manage, and complete the project with Alliance Building Solutions, LLC.
D) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-71, authorizing “Financing Lease Agreement” and related lease documents to fund energy related upgrades with Metro Futures, Inc. in the amount of $7,383,861
E) Authorize City Manager to execute documents approved as to form by the City Attorney necessary to finance the project with Metro Futures, Inc.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
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