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AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
4:00 PM - Closed Session
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
*Revised Agenda* (2nd Revision)
Added File #26-423
Revised Item 28 (#26-418)
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
26-423NEW CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Bixby (Mark) v.
Robin Estanislau, et al.; OCSC Case No.:
30-2023-01366664-CU-WM-CJC.
26-3981. 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).
26-3992. 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
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Association (PMA).
26-4003. 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 Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
26-4014. 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).
26-3915. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Mirabal (Jonathan Andrew) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-01398616.
26-4026. 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.
26-4037. 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-CU-WM-CJC.
26-4098. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
26-4109. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Smith (Tyler) v.
City of Huntington Beach, et al.; USDC Case No.: 8:25-cv-01326-JWH (DFMx).
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6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
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.
26-39510. Huntington Beach Fire Department Chaplain Jeff Lopez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
26-39711. Robert McClish, 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
26-39612. Mayor’s Spotlight Presentation
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
26-40413. 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.
26-27914. Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 (HBCSD Maintenance and Operations Building)
A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 - New Construction or Conversions of Small Structure; and
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
Recommended Action:
26-34015. 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the following in compliance with the Consolidated Plan Procedures of 24 CFR Part 91:
A) Conduct a public hearing for the 2026-27 Action Plan; and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-10, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving the 2026-2027 Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs ”; and,
C) Authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary related documents.
Recommended Action:
26-35516. Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), which includes the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
A) Conduct Public Hearing and receive comments on draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and,
B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan” and Updating the Recommended Action:
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Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING
26-31017. Public Hearing and Authorization for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program
A) Open the public hearing to receive any objections to the proposed weed and rubbish removal; and,
B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the abatement (removal) of the identified nuisance conditions.
Recommended Action:
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
26-39218. An introduction to the proposed budget in advance of the official study session to be held on the May 19, 2026.
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
26-37019. Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q3 FY2025-2026 Quarterly Investment Report
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q3 FY2025-2026 Quarterly Investment Report, pursuant to Section 18.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach.
Recommended Action:
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 20 - 24)
City Clerk
26-39420. Approve and Adopt Minutes
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, and special meeting minutes of April 28, 2026.
Recommended Action:
City Manager
26-38521. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 Declaring May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington Beach
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in the City of Huntington Beach.”
Recommended Action:
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26-38822. Consider position on legislation pending before the State Legislature Support Assembly Bill 634: Tianeptine and issue a letter of support.
Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
26-34623. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, including Acceptance and Authorization of an annual donation of $25,000 for five (5) consecutive years
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the ‘Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center.”
Recommended Action:
26-38224. Updated Pier Plaza flagpole rededication plaque honoring Veterans and America 250
Approve for the language, design and installation of the Pier Plaza flagpole rededication plaque honoring Veterans and America 250.
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
26-33525. Request for City Council Direction Regarding an Operating Permit Amendment from the California State Water Resources Control Board to Discontinue Supplemental Fluoridation of the City’s Drinking Water Supply
Direct staff to submit a request to the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, to amend the City’s Domestic Water Supply Permit to discontinue supplemental fluoridation.
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
26-38626. Item Submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining, and Mayor Casey McKeon - Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Sunset Beach
Set aside Resolution No. 2017-25 and direct staff to install a plaque on the rock under the elbow tree in Sunset Beach. Furthermore, staff will inform the Hall Family regarding the Recommended Action:
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proposed memorial and seek input through the process.
26-41127. Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tem Twining, and Councilman Don Kennedy- Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Tower Zero
Set aside Resolution No. 2017-25 and direct staff to develop a proposal for a public memorial at Tower Zero honoring Kolby Aipa. Return to City Council within 90 days to present the proposal for consideration. Furthermore, staff will inform the Aipa Family regarding the proposed memorial and seek their input through the process.
Recommended Action:
26-41828. REVISED - Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon - Proposal to Donate Huntington Beach America 250 Hats
Direct City staff to provide locations at City facilities and upcoming City events to offer this limited-edition Huntington Beach America 250 hat for sale and/or distributed as promotional giveaways as part of the Independence Day Celebrations with any proceeds going to the City.
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, May 19, 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