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

26-490 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).

26-491 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).

26-492 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).

26-493 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).

26-494 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.

26-503 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach v. Surf City Partners, LLC, et al.; Case No. 30-2026-01565130-CU-BC-NJC.

26-508 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Lockhart (Janet) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2022-01250448.

26-507 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION.

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC.

RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING

ROLL CALL

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

26-497 Huntington Beach Police and Fire Chaplain Roger Wing

26-499 James Ghormley, 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.

26-496 Mayor's Spotlight Presentation

26-495 Business Highlight Presentation

COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)

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.

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.

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.

26-439 Appeal of the Planning Commission's Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 25-027 (Distractions Lounge)

Recommended Action: A) Find the proposed project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1. B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 25-027 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).

26-482 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 to Approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing Element Update)

Recommended Action: A) Find that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirement for GPA No. 21-003 is satisfied based on court orders in the People of California ex rel. Rob Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach, San Diego Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01312235 -CU-WM-CJC that include, as provided by Government Code section 65759, that CEQA does not apply to the City's actions that are necessary to comply with the orders of the court. B) Approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (Housing Element Update) and adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026-25, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach approving General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing Element Update)." (Attachment No. 1)

26-442 Status of City of Huntington Beach Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3

Recommended Action: A) Conduct a public hearing for comment on the City of Huntington Beach Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts; and, B) Receive and file this report.

26-477 Study Session: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Review

Recommended Action: A) City Council receive the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, B) Set the date for adoption of the City budget as June 16, 2026. Should additional City Council deliberation be necessary prior to budget adoption, a Special Meeting may be scheduled at the direction of the City Council.

26-506 MyMeter Presentation

26-453 Approve and Adopt Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026.

26-441 Adopt Resolution 2026-13 to Acknowledge Receipt of a Fire Department Report Regarding the Annual Inspection of Certain Occupancies

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-13, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief of the Huntington Beach Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections in Such Occupancies Pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.”

26-500 Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Sanz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $155,748 for City Gym and Pool Flooring Replacement (CC-1850), and authorize a 4.5% contingency

Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Sanz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $155,748; and, B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders for potential construction-related changes up to a 4.5% contingency; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Sanz Construction, Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.

26-407 Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc., in the Amount of $1,970,231.60, for the FY 2025/26 Sewer Lining Project (CC-1845)

Recommended Action: A) Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $1,970,231.60; and, B) Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve change orders up to 15% contingency in potential construction change orders; and, C) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney.

26-462 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 concerning the status and update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan (LSSP) for the Measure M2 Program; adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) for the Measure M2 Program; and adopt a 7-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2032/2033 for compliance with renewed Measure M eligibility requirements

Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach concerning the update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for Measure M (M2) Program”; and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M2 Program; and, C) Adopt the 7-year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 through 2032/2033 for compliance with renewed Measure M eligibility requirements.

26-475 Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 authorizing an application for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for the Huntington Beach Greer Park South Flood Control Project

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing an Application for Funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program Under Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 For the Huntington Beach Greer Park South Flood Control Project.”

26-480 Adopt Ordinance No. 4348, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Franchise to Collect Refuse Granted to Rainbow Disposal and Rainbow Transfer and Recycling Companies” - Approved for Introduction May 19, 2026 (Vote: 4-1-2, Williams - No, Gruel and Van Der Mark - Abstain)

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 4348, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Franchise to Collect Refuse Granted to Rainbow Disposal and Rainbow Transfer and Recycling Companies”

26-277 Brown Act Modernization, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 Implementing a Technology Disruption Policy During Public Comments, and Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4349 Regarding Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior

Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a Policy Regarding Technology Disruption During Public Comments”; and, B) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4349 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter 2.102 Thereto Entitled ‘Public Participation and Disruptive Behavior.’”

26-485 Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Twining and Councilman Kennedy - Lifeguard Tower Advertising License Agreement

Recommended Action: Direct staff to allow for copy content related to gambling and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute an amended agreement for the Lifeguard Tower Advertising License Agreement allowing for copy content related to resort and casinos.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.