AGENDA  
City Council/Public Financing Authority  
Tuesday, September 15, 2026  
4:00 PM - Closed Session  
6:00 PM - Regular Meeting  
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL  
CASEY MCKEON, Mayor  
STAFF  
Council Chambers  
2000 Main Street  
TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager  
MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney  
LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk  
JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer  
BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem  
PAT BURNS, Councilman  
Huntington Beach, CA 92648  
ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman  
DON KENNEDY, Councilman  
GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman  
CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman  
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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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RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION  
CLOSED SESSION  
1.  
2.  
3.  
26-801  
26-802  
26-803  
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).  
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).  
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: Fire Management  
Association (FMA).  
4.  
26-804  
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.  
5.  
6.  
26-805  
26-806  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code  
section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).  
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.  
7.  
26-812  
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.  
8.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
9. 26-782 David Beigel, American Legion Post 133  
26-761  
Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike  
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  
10.  
26-783  
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.  
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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  
11.  
26-745  
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  
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  
city.council@surfcity-hb.org.  
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  
12.  
26-256  
Republic Services Update on their Services to the Community  
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 13 - 22)  
City Clerk  
13.  
26-807  
Approve and Adopt Minutes  
Recommended Action:  
Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes  
of September 1, 2026.  
City Manager  
14. 26-786  
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  
Recommended Action:  
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.”  
Community Development  
15. 26-771  
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  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
Community and Library Services  
16.  
26-808  
Approve the design, inscription and installation of a plaque  
commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Main Street Branch  
Library  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the design, inscription and installation of the Main Street Branch Library 75th  
Anniversary plaque.  
Police  
17.  
26-768  
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-35 Accepting State Grant funds,  
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  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
18.  
26-775  
Approve Amendment No. 1 for the agreement with Waymakers for  
Gang Prevention and Intervention Program Services  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
Public Works  
19. 26-778  
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  
Recommended Action:  
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.”  
20.  
26-728  
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  
Recommended Action:  
A) Authorize the appropriation of $101,385.40 from the Infrastructure Fund (314) balance  
to Account 31440023.82200; and,  
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.  
21.  
26-760  
Approve the Release of the Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the HB  
Walk Project (Tract 19157)  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
22.  
26-766  
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  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
23. 26-809  
Approval of Design and Language for the America 250 Plaque at Pier  
Plaza  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the proposed design and inscription for the America 250 Celebration plaque at  
the Pier Plaza Memorial.  
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS  
24. 26-814  
Item submitted by Mayor McKeon, Councilman Burns, Councilman  
Kennedy - Consider Creating an Art Center Committee  
Recommended Action:  
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.  
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