City Council - Regular Meeting

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.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

26-398 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).

26-399 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).

26-400 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).

26-401 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).

26-391 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.

26-402 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.

26-403 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.

26-409 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).):

One (1).

26-410 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).

RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

ROLL CALL

Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams

26-395 Huntington Beach Fire Department Chaplain Jeff Lopez

26-397 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.

26-396 Mayor's Spotlight Presentation

26-404 Business Highlight Presentation

COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)

Limited to one representative, one announcement

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.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmembers may make brief announcements on any appointments made to a board, committee, or commission.

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.

OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES

Councilmembers must publicly disclose any meetings or communications with City employee associations, related to the negotiations of labor agreements.

26-279 Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 (HBCSD Maintenance and Operations Building)

Recommended Action: 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).

26-340 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs

Recommended Action: 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.

26-355 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)

Recommended Action: 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 Water Shortage Contingency Plan.

26-310 Public Hearing and Authorization for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement Program

Recommended Action: 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.

26-392 An introduction to the proposed budget in advance of the official study session to be held on the May 19, 2026.

26-370 Receive and File the City Treasurer's Q3 FY2025-2026 Quarterly Investment Report

Recommended Action: 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.

26-394 Approve and Adopt Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of April 21, 2026, and special meeting minutes of April 28, 2026.

26-385 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 Declaring May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington Beach

Recommended Action: 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."

26-388 Consider position on legislation pending before the State Legislature

Recommended Action: Support Assembly Bill 634: Tianeptine and issue a letter of support.

26-346 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

Recommended Action: 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.’

26-382 Updated Pier Plaza flagpole rededication plaque honoring Veterans and America 250

Recommended Action: Approve for the language, design and installation of the Pier Plaza flagpole rededication plaque honoring Veterans and America 250.

26-335 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

Recommended Action: 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.

26-386 Item Submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining, and Mayor Casey McKeon - Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Sunset Beach

Recommended Action: 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 proposed memorial and seek input through the process.

26-411 Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tem Twining, and Councilman Don Kennedy- Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Tower Zero

Recommended Action: 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.

26-418 Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon, Councilman Pat Burns, Councilman Don Kennedy - Proposal for Huntington Beach America 250 Apparel

Recommended Action: Direct City staff to procure merchandise from a local manufacturing company to develop and offer Huntington Beach America 250-branded apparel to the public as part of a pilot program.

ADJOURNMENT