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File #: 26-037   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Passed
File created: 1/7/2026 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 1/20/2026 Final action: 1/20/2026
Title: Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the use of City facilities and provision of Veterans Services and terminate all previous MOUs effective upon the adoption of this MOU
Attachments: 1. Att #1 RCA Contract Agreement Summary Form, 2. Att #2 American Legion POST 133 MOU
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager

VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services

PREPARED BY: Carrie Gonzales, Management Aide

Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the use of City facilities and provision of Veterans Services and terminate all previous MOUs effective upon the adoption of this MOU
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Statement of Issue:
The American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 (POST 133) aids in the lives of veterans and provides assistance with the City's annual patriotic and veteran orientated events.

CITY and POST 133 desire to terminate previous MOUs dated November 29, 2022, regarding use of Memorial Hall and June 4, 2024, regarding use of the Huntington Central Library and enter into a new a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Financial Impact:
There is no impact to the City's General Fund associated with approval of the proposed MOU.

Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the "Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the use of City facilities and provision of Veterans Services" and terminate all previous MOUs effective upon the adoption of this MOU.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.

Analysis:
POST 133 is a non-profit corporation that provides valuable transitioning services to veterans within the City of Huntington Beach and its surrounding communities by assisting service members in the filing of claims and other benefit programs through the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides valuable service to veterans within the city and surrounding communities. In support of these valuable services, the City Counci...

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