City Council/Public Financing Authority

AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:30 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Council Chambers STAFF PAT BURNS, Mayor TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager 2000 Main Street CASEY MCKEON, Mayor Pro Tem MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman Huntington Beach, CA 92648 LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk DON KENNEDY, Councilman BUTCH TWINING, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman IN-PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are welcome to attend City Council meetings in person. 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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 536-5227 for more information. City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority 4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, Williams ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) At this time, the City Council will receive comments from members of the public regarding any topic, including items on the Study Session and/or Closed Session agendas. Individuals wishing to provide a comment on item(s) may do so in person by filling out a Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance. 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. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. 25-571 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Robert Torrez, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA). 2. 25-572 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Robert Torrez, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association (SCLEA). 3. 25-573 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Protect HB v. Page 1 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01470582. 4. 25-576 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 10449 Adams Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Agency negotiator: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager; Steve Holtz, Deputy Director of Community Development; Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development. Negotiating parties: Rex & Larry Gilmore, Eric Johnson & Ryan Gilmore and Moon Valley Nurseries (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment. 5. 25-583 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Frahm (Robert), et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01319592. 6. 25-584 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). City of Huntington Beach, Parents 1A-9A v. Gavin Newsom, et al.; USDC Case No: 8:24-cv-02017 CBM (JDEx). 7. 25-585 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Torres (Anita M.) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2023-01350857. 8. 25-586 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. 9. 25-605 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1). 6:00 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING Page 2 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority ROLL CALL Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, 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. 10. 25-544 Huntington Beach Fire and Police Chaplain Roger Wing PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution) PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) 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 Request to Speak form delivered to the City Clerk. All speakers are encouraged, but not required to identify themselves by name. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance. 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, Page 3 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority 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 11. 25-593 Fire Department American Heart Association Presentation 12. 25-600 Independence Day Celebration Recap CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 13 - 17) City Clerk 13. 25-545 Approve and Adopt Minutes Recommended Action: Approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of July 1, 2025. Community Development 14. 25-536 Approve and authorize execution of a reimbursement agreement with Socal Holdings, LLC in the amount of $291,420 to fund the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment by LSA Associates; approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s Professional Services listing authority by $291,420 and appropriate funds to be fully reimbursed Recommended Action: A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Socal Holdings, LLC for Costs Incurred for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Palm /Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment in the amount of $291,420 as prepared by the City Attorney Page 4 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority (Attachment No. 1); and B) Approve an increase in the Community Development Department’s professional service listing authority by $291,420 for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment pursuant to Administrative Regulation Number 228, Section 7.1; and C) Appropriate funds as revenues are received in the amount of $291,420 from the General Fund to the Community Development Department Professional Services Account 10060201.69365 for the Professional Services Contract between the City and LSA Associates, Inc., which is funded by a reimbursement agreement. 15. 25-542 Adopt Resolution 2025-50 Confirming Cost Report for Weed Abatement on Private Parcels within the City for the 2025 Season Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-50, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Confirming the Report of the Public Works Director Regarding the Cost for Weed Abatement on Private Property Within the City for the 2025 Season,” and B) Direct that all charges listed thereon be certified to the Orange County 2025/26 Property Tax Roll. Police 16. 25-597 Approve continued Be Well contracted services using funding within the 2025/26 approved budget Recommended Action: Approve the continuation of contracted services utilizing funding already included in the approved FY 2025/26 budget, as well as available funds from FY 2024/25 . Public Works 17. 25-543 Approve and Accept the Public Improvements, Release the Sureties for and Accept a Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the HB Walk Project (Tract 19157) Recommended Action: A) Accept the improvements constructed and dedicated for public use with Tract 19157, and instruct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Acceptance of Public Improvements (Attachment 2) with the Orange County Recorder; and, B) Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. PB30310409024-M (Attachment 3); the surety furnished for guarantee and warranty of public improvements; and instruct the City Page 5 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority Clerk to file the bond with the City Treasurer; and, C) Instruct the City Treasurer to release the Faithful Performance Bond No. PB03010409024, Labor and Material Bond No. PB03010409024 , and Monument Bond No. PB03010409039; and, D) Instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Olson Urban-Huntington Beach 4, LLC, of this action, and the City Treasurer to notify the surety company, Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, of this action. COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS 18. 25-603 Item Submitted by Andrew Gruel, Councilman and Pat Burns, Mayor - Community Garden With Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (MTA) Recommended Action: Direct staff to explore the feasibility of creating a community garden with an emphasis on utilizing multi-trophic aquaculture (MTA) on City property and report back to Council with findings/results within six months. Based on the outcome of the feasibility study, consider and deliberate the appropriate next steps for project development (site identification, environmental impacts, timeline, and community engagement). 19. 25-602 Item Submitted by Gracey Larrea-Van Der Mark, Council Woman; Pat Burns, Mayor; Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tem - Prohibition of the Sale and Distribution of Kratom Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to work with the City Attorney and HBPD to prepare an ordinance prohibiting and/or restricting the sale or distribution of kratom in the City of Huntington Beach. 20. 25-604 Item Submitted by Don Kennedy, Councilman; Pat Burns, Mayor; Chad Williams, Councilman - Transparency for Taxpayers - Public Contracts Recommended Action: Direct staff to evaluate and develop a Contract Completion Reporting Policy, and report back to the City Council with the policy, and twice a year thereafter with contract reports. The Contract Completion Reporting Policy should consider all contracts $500,000 or more and include project description, total cost, final budget summary (on/below/over budget), project schedule completion summary, and any other applicable information. 21. 25-606 Item Submitted by Don Kennedy, Councilman and Pat Burns, Mayor - Present additional vendor selection information related to the July Page 6 of 7 City Council/Public Financing AGENDA July 15, 2025 Authority 1, 2025, City Council Approval of agenda Item #13 (25-396) Professional Services Contracts for On-Call General Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services Recommended Action: · A detailed explanation of the selection process used to award the contracts · The total number of vendors that submitted proposals and how many were ultimately selected · A breakdown of the contract types and associated engineering or professional service disciplines · A discussion of the anticipated projects and needs these contracts are intended to support Request that the City Manager direct staff to prepare and present the above referenced information for all future On-Call contracts being presented to City Council for authorization and approval. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS ADJOURNMENT The Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting of August 5, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 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 Page 7 of 7