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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Closed Session - 4:00 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
*Revised Agenda*
Added File #26-379
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 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
26-3571. 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).
26-3582. 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).
26-3593. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager;
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Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
26-3604. 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: Fire Management Association (FMA).
26-3615. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
26-3626. 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.
26-3647. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Smith (Christopher Scott) v. City of Huntington Beach;
30-2024-01376230-CU-WT-WJC.
26-3658. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Grant Parks (California State Auditor) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-01435113.
26-3669. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
26-36810. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
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Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, 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.
26-35211. Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
26-35612. David Beigel, 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.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
26-36713. Police Chief Parra and City Council to Recognize Workers Compensation Doctors who Provide Outstanding Service and Dedication to our Community and First Responders Through the Orthopedic Fast Track Program
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
26-35114. 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 a (WHITE) Request to Speak form delivered to the sergeant at arms.
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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.
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
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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 (GREEN) Request to Speak form delivered to the sergeant at arms. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance.
26-28015. Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 (Huntington Club Remodel and Bungalows) - Continued from the March 17, 2026, City Council Meeting
A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32; and
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22- 009 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
Recommended Action:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
26-37216. Police Department eBike Update Report
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
26-34917. 2026 Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Lottery
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 24)
City Clerk
26-35018. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of April 7, 2026.
Recommended Action:
City Manager
26-22519. Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach (City) and the County of Orange (County) for Capital Improvements and Services at Huntington Beach Navigation Center
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Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange for Capital Improvements and Services at the Huntington Beach Navigation Center.
Recommended Action:
26-27220. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 Declaring each December 5th as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day” in the City of Huntington Beach Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring each December 5th as ‘Sugar the Surfing Dog Day’ in the City of Huntington Beach.”
Recommended Action:
Community Development
26-24521. Approval of New Lease Agreement with Currents Outdoor, LLC for City-Owned Property at 10449 Adams Avenue
Approve and authorize the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Manager to execute the lease with Currents Outdoor, LLC.
Recommended Action:
Police
26-33922. Approval of "Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services Between County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach" for animal care services
Approve and authorize the Chief of Police and City Clerk to execute the "Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services Between County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach."
Recommended Action:
Public Works
26-26623. Approve and Accept the Public Improvements, Release Sureties, and Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Holly Triangle Residential Project (Tract 19118)
A) Accept the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract 19118, and instruct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Attachment 2) with the Orange County Recorder; and,
B) Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. 4470394W (Attachment 3), the surety furnished for guarantee and warranty of public improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to Recommended Action:
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file the bond with the City Treasurer; and,
C) Release Faithful Performance Bond No. 4470394, Labor and Material Bond No. 4470394, and Monument Bond No. 4470395; and,
D) Instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Bonanni Development Company IV, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the surety, SureTec Insurance Company, of this action.
26-26824. Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Authorize to Execute Construction Contract with We R Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $729,770 for the Hartlund Water Main Replacement (CC-1735)
A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by We R Builders, Inc. in the amount of $729,770; and,
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to the 15% contingency for potential construction-related changes; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with We R Builders, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
26-36325. Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declaration of May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington Beach
Recognize the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and bring forth a Resolution to declare May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington Beach.
Recommended Action:
26-36926. Item Submitted by Don Kennedy, Councilman, Casey McKeon, Mayor, and Pat Burns, Councilman to Create a City Council Lease Review Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Make Recommendations on City Leases
Establish a City Council Lease Review Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of three Council Members, through December 31, 2026, to review City leases and provide recommendations for City Council consideration.
Recommended Action:
26-37327. Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon to Create a City Council Ad Hoc
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Committee to review and make recommendations on the Request for Proposals for the Creative Strategy, Branding, Merchandising, Media, Communications, and Film Industry Development Systems Create a City Council Ad Hoc Committee consisting of three Council Members to review the process, received proposals and provide a recommendation on the approach for this project.
Recommended Action:
26-379NEW Item Submitted by Councilman Williams and Councilman Gruel - Council Discussion on the Origin and Procurement Process of the City Asset and Revenue Audit and the proposed $720,000 Wolffhaus Agreement
Refer to City Council Memorandum (included as Attachment #1).
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, May 5, 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