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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
4:00 PM - Closed Session
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
**Revised Agenda (2nd Revision)**
Removed Item 2. (#26-194)
Added File #26-222
Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CASEY MCKEON, Mayor
BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem
PAT BURNS, Councilman
ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman
DON KENNEDY, 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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4:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilman Burns has requested permission to be absent from this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding Closed Session items. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on Closed Session may do so in person by filling out a (SALMON) Request to Speak form delivered to the sergeant at arms.
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
26-222NEW 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.
26-2051. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
26-2123. 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
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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
26-1954. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Bixby (Mark) v.
Lisa Lane Barnes, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01366664. 26-1965. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. (Voter ID); Case No. 30-2024-01393606.
26-1976. 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.
26-1987. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Pourvasei (Ramtin) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.
30-2024-01398843.
26-1998. 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).
26-2009. 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).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Councilman Burns has requested permission to be absent from this meeting.
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.
25-94210. Chaplain Jericho Rhoten
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
26-18111. George Focht, 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.
MAYOR'S SPOTLIGHT
26-20912. Mayor’s Spotlight Presentation
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
26-20713. 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.
Individuals wishing to provide a community event announcement may do so in person by filling out
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a (WHITE) Request to Speak form delivered to the sergeant at arms.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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 (PINK) Request to Speak form delivered to the sergeant at arms.
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.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14 - 19)
City Clerk
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26-18514. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of February 17, 2026.
Recommended Action:
City Treasurer
26-18015. Adopt Ordinance No. 4346 Amending Chapters 1.18, 2.15, 2.16, 3.28,
5.04, 5.08, 5.16, 5.70, and 14.08 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Duties of the City Treasurer
Adopt Ordinance No. 4346, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapters 1.18, 2.15, 2.16, 3.28, 5.04, 5.08, 5.16, 5.70 and 14.08 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Duties of the City Treasurer.” Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
26-18316. Approve appointment of Lori Ann Sueki to the Historic Resources Board (HRB) with a partial term set to expire June 30, 2027, as recommended by Council Liaisons Andrew Gruel and Chad Williams Approve the appointment of Lori Ann Sueki as an At-Large member of the Historic Resources Board to a partial term ending June 30, 2027, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Andrew Gruel and Chad Williams.
Recommended Action:
Community Development
26-12517. Consider and direct staff to forward the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research)
Approve the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and direct staff to submit the 2025 Housing Element APR to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research).
Recommended Action:
26-17818. Approve the Surf City Small Business Digital Grant Program Recommended Action:
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Approve the Surf City Small Business Digital Grant Program; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute up to fifteen (15) individual $1,000 grant agreements on behalf of the City and disburse funds to participating businesses upon successful completion of program requirements.
Finance
26-14719. Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments & 2nd Quarter Forecast
Approve mid-year budget adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Revised Budget in the funds and by the amounts contained in Attachment 1.
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
26-18220. Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum for use of City facilities and operation of the Surf Museum
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the “License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum” for use of City facilities and operation of the Surf Museum at the Main Street Branch Library.
Recommended Action:
26-19321. Approve one of the two conceptual design options for the Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan and authorize staff to move forward by initiating either a phased or complete development of the design and bid package for construction of the updated facility Approve one of the two conceptual design options for the Edison Park reconfiguration plan and authorize staff to move forward by initiating either a phased or complete development of the design and bid package for construction of the updated facility. · Option 1: Conceptual Plan presented to the Community & Library Services Commission
· Option 2: Conceptual Plan based on subsequent community input received Recommended Action:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
26-16322. Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4347, amending Section
14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections and adopt Resolution No. 2026-05,
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approving and adopting the Cross Connection Control Management Plan
A) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4347, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections”; and
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-05, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting the Cross Connection Control Management Plan.” Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
26-20123. Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon and Councilman Burns - Declare February 22nd as USA Hockey Day
Celebrate US Olympic Hockey Gold Medal Winning Teams and Declare February 22nd as USA Hockey Day.
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 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