AGENDA
City Council/Public Financing Authority
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
4:00 PM - Closed Session
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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
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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
26-8011. 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA).
26-8022. 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, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
26-8033. 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 Zack Zithisakthanakul, Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Fire Management Association (FMA).
26-8044. 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.
26-8055. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).
26-8066. 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-CU-PA-CJC.
26-8127. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Clayton-Tarvin (Gina) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.:
30-2026-01574649.
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.
26-7618. Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
26-7829. David Beigel, American Legion Post 133
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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.
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
26-78310. 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.
You do not need a ticket. At the designated time on the agenda, Community Events Announcements will be announced, and speakers will be asked to queue in the designated area.
Community Events Announcements are only available in-person.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
26-74511. In Celebration of National Constitution Day (September 17), Mayor Casey McKeon and City Council presents a commendation to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) naming Constitution Week 2026 from September 17 to September 23, 2026
A special reading of the Preamble will be presented by Greyson Latham, son of City Celebration Committee member Michael Latham.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
To provide in -person comments during Public Comments on agendized and non agendized-items, please obtain a ticket number in the lobby beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of first scheduled meeting session. Only in -person speakers for Public Comments use the
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ticket system; they will be called in numerical order and asked to queue in the designated area .
This ticket system is used solely to organize the meeting flow and determine the order in which speakers are recognized.
To provide comments via Zoom for Public Comments, enter using Webinar ID 165 753 7311 or the provided link https ://huntingtonbeachca.zoomgov.com/j/1657537311. You may also join by phone audio at (+1 415 449 4000) and entering the Webinar ID 165 753 7311.
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
26-25612. Republic Services Update on their Services to the Community CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 13 - 22)
City Clerk
26-80713. Approve and Adopt Minutes
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Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of September 1, 2026.
Recommended Action:
City Manager
26-78614. Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services and with Stapleton & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $270,000 “ Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services”; and
B) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $234,000 “ Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Stapleton & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.”
Recommended Action:
Community Development
26-77115. 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
A) Adopt the FY 2025-26 CAPER for CDBG and HOME funds; and, B) Authorize the City Manager to transmit the report to HUD by September 30, 2026.
Recommended Action:
Community and Library Services
26-80816. Approve the design, inscription and installation of a plaque commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Main Street Branch Library
Approve the design, inscription and installation of the Main Street Branch Library 75th Anniversary plaque.
Recommended Action:
Police
26-76817. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 Accepting State Grant funds,
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Authorizing Execution of One-year California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Grant Agreement in the Amount of $100,000, and Approve Appropriation and Expenditure of Funds on Enforcing State Laws Regulating the Sales of Alcohol
A) Approve and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the State of California, Department of ABC Grant Assistance program Standard Agreement; and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Application for and Acceptance of Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control and Authorizing Execution of the Grant Agreement;” and,
C) Approve the appropriation and expenditure of $100,000, of which is to be fully reimbursed by the grant from the Department of ABC.
Recommended Action:
26-77518. Approve Amendment No. 1 for the agreement with Waymakers for Gang Prevention and Intervention Program Services
Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Waymakers for Gang Prevention and Intervention.
Recommended Action:
Public Works
26-77819. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36 authorizing submittal of a Grant Application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for all eligible CalRecycle Grants
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-36, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for all CalRecycle Grants for which the City of Huntington Beach is Eligible.”
Recommended Action:
26-72820. Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award a Construction Contract to Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $628,600 for the Newland House Museum & Water Tower Restoration, CC1788
A) Authorize the appropriation of $101,385.40 from the Infrastructure Fund (314) balance to Account 31440023.82200; and,
Recommended Action:
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B) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $589,600 and the optional additive costs associated with painting the Newland Barn in the amount of $39,000 for a total bid price of $628,600; and,
C) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders within the approved contingency amount of twenty percent (5%) of the contract amount; and, D) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
26-76021. Approve the Release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the HB Walk Project (Tract 19157)
A) Release Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. PB03010409024-M, the security furnished for guarantee and warranty of improvements for the HB Walk Project (Tract 19157); and, B) Instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Olson Urban -Huntington Beach 4, LLC, of this action; and,
C) Instruct the City Treasurer to notify the surety company, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, of this action.
Recommended Action:
26-76622. Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to South Shore Marine Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $388,625.00 for the Huntington Harbour Dock Demolition and Replacement (CC1896); and Approve the
Appropriation of $27,487.50
A) Approve the appropriation of funds from the Infrastructure Fund, Account 31440003.82000, in the amount of $27,487.50 to Account 314900048.82800; and, B) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by South Shore Marine Construction, Inc in the amount of $388,625.00 (Base Bid); and, C) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve construction change orders up to a 10% contingency for potential construction change orders; and, D) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommended Action:
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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26-80923. Approval of Design and Language for the America 250 Plaque at Pier Plaza
Approve the proposed design and inscription for the America 250 Celebration plaque at the Pier Plaza Memorial.
Recommended Action:
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
26-81424. Item submitted by Mayor McKeon, Councilman Burns, Councilman Kennedy - Consider Creating an Art Center Committee
Request the City Manager to form a Brown Act committee of 7-9 residents appointed by two Council liaisons to create an Art Center Committee to assist the Art Center with scheduling events, education classes, and curating art exhibitions with national and local artists, in order to enhance the Art Center, promote local artists and coordinate events with the Surf Museum.
Recommended Action:
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, October 6, 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