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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
5:00 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Central Library Lower-Level Theater
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach , California 92648
A video recording of the 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
5:00 PM -CENTRAL LIBRARY LOWER-LEVEL THEATER
CALLED TO ORDER -5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
(Received After Agenda Distribution) -None
PUBLIC COMMENTS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION (3-Minute Time Limit) -None
Mayor Burn read titles for Closed Session Item #1 25-292 regarding Conference with Labor
Negotiators and Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT); Item #2
25-293 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and Employee Organization: Management
Employees' Organization (MEO); and Item #3 25-294 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators
and Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA).
A motion was made by Burns, with a second by Van Der Mark, to recess to Closed Session .
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:01 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 25-292 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 : Huntington Beach
Municipal Teamsters (HBMT).
2. 25-293 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: Management
Employees' Organization (MEO).
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2025
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3. 25-294 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).
4. 25-299 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section
54956.9(d)(4).): Number of matters: One (1).
5. 25-301 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Broderick (Karen Lee) v. City of Huntington
Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-01418648.
6. 25-309 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.
7. 25-310 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956 .9). Protect HB v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC
Case No.: 30-2025-01470582-CU-WM-CX.
6:03 PM -CENTRAL LIBRARY LOWER-LEVEL THEATER
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:03 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
INVOCATION
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
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. 25-300 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Mayor Burns
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) -None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes announced supplemental
communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet which were all
uploaded to the City's website and Councilmember iPads: Consent Calendar Item #12 (1 email
communication); Item #13 (1 email communication); Item #14 (1 email communication); Councilmember
Item #18 (5 email communications); and Item #19 (2 email communications).
PUBLIC COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) -31 Speakers
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
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The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at https:llhuntingtonbeach. legistar. com/Calendar. aspx.
Barbara Richardson commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00: 13:38)
Unnamed Speaker commented on what should be the apolitical nature of city business and on the library
ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election. (00: 15: 11)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 1 0, 2025, Special
Election . (00: 16:54)
Dom McGee commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00 :17:46)
Andrea Takla commented on the services provided by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in
Huntington Beach and asked for public donations to support their services. (00: 19:29)
Amory Hanson commented on Agenda Item #19 regarding establishment of a collaborative program for
California Charter Cities. (00:21 :44)
Tim Geddes commented on recent City Council decisions and on the library ballot measures for the
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special Election . (00:22:28)
Perry Clitheroe commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:24:46)
Joanne Sosa commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:26:33)
Brett Bush commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00:28:13)
Chris Kluwe commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election
and Agenda Item #18 regarding an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate collaboration between the City and
support groups/organizations. (00:30:23)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the ongoing neighborhood noise created by Walmart and asked for
continued City Council support in dealing with the situation . Mayor Burns advised Guest to complete a
blue card . (00 :32:26)
Chris Rini commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election
and Agenda Item #18 regarding an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate collaboration between the City and
support groups/organizations. (00:34:58)
Russ Neal commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00:37 :04)
Belen Smith commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election .
(00:38:34)
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Ann Palmer commented on Agenda Item #19 regarding establishment of a collaborative program for
California Charter Cities . (00 :40:23)
Ken Inouye commented on Agenda Item #19 regarding establishment of a collaborative program for
California Charter Cities. (00:41 :43)
Wyn Dee Swartz commented on the perimeter beautification project for the Glen Mar neighborhood
which was started in March 2018 and noted it is still not completed . (00:43:12)
Patti Pappas commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:46:08)
Emily S . commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election .
(00:47:39)
Unnamed Speaker commented on some of the statements made by other public speakers . (00:48 :53)
Vivian Potter commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (00:49 :56)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the transparent budget review process and local control of
development. (00:52: 15)
Heidi Barlow commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special Election.
(00:54:32)
Bethany Webb commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00 :55:33)
Natalie Moser commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election and Agenda Item #18 regarding an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate collaboration between the
City and support groups/organizations . (00:57 :47)
Heidi Vea commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special Election .
(00 :59:54)
Ila McClure commented on the perimeter beautification project for the Glen Mar neighborhood which was
started in March 2018 and noted it is still not completed. (01 :01 :51 )
Unnamed Speaker commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 :04: 12)
Sylvia Shebat commented on the library ballot measures for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (01 :06:33)
Unnamed Speaker commented on public libraries and the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report. (01 :08:47)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Councilmember Kennedy announced his appointment of Austin Edsell to the Finance Commission ; and
Council Woman Van Der Mark announced her appointment of Lauren Gruel to the Community and
Library Services Commission .
AB 1234 REPORTING-None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
9. 25-273 Held 2025 Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Lottery
City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes presented a PowerPoint communication titled 2025 Fireworks For A Cause :
Let the Lottery Begin! with slides entitled : Public High School Winners, Edison High School; Public High
School Winners, Huntington Beach High School; Public High School Winners, Ocean View High School;
and Private High School Winner, Liberty Christian High School; Nicole Vogt, Miss Huntington Beach
2025; City Partnerships Lottery per Resolution No. 2024-08; Civic Organizations (2); Youth Sports (2);
and Good Luck!
City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes invited Nicole Vogt, Miss Huntington Beach 2025, and Mayor Burns to assist
with conducting the 4 th of July fireworks stand lottery drawing. Congratulations to the following
successful lottery applicants:
Youth Sports
1) Vanguard Aquatics
2) Beach Elite
3) NHB Futbol Club, Inc.
4) HB Chargers Youth Football & Cheer
5) Team 90 , Inc., dba California Rush
Alternates: 1) Seaview Little League; 2) Huntington Valley Little League; and 3) North Orange
County Youth Sports Association
Civic Organizations
1) Refuge Calvary Chapel Huntington Beach
2) Shore Life Church
3) Orange Coast Gaukuen, Inc.
4) McKenna Claire Foundation
5) Resurrection Lutheran Church
Alternates: 1) Huntington Beach Elks Lodge; 2) Crosspoint Church; and 3) Compass Bible
Church
City Partnership -Huntington Beach Council on Aging
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. 25-169 Presented Department Services and Budget Overviews
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced City Attorney Mike Vigliotta who presented a PowerPoint
communication titled City Attorney's Office , with slides entitled: City Attorney's Office (2); City Attorney's
Office Budget; General Fund Expense; City Attorney's Office Divisions & Servic es; Operations &
Performance Data; What Can We do to Save Money? and Questions?
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Mayor Pro Tern McKeon reiterated this i s a continuation of department-by-department budget
considerations and pursuit of revenue generating opportunities for full transparency. He briefly reviewed
the monies recently secured by the City Attorney's Office and confirmed costs will be reduced by the
elimination of one-and-a-half staff positions .
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Fire Department Chief Eric McCoy who presented a PowerPoint
communication titled Fire Department, with slides entitled: Fire Department; Fire Department Budget; All
Fire Dept Revenues; Huntington Beach Fire Department 20-Year Incident Volume Trends (2023-2024);
Org Chart; Fire Department Divisions & Services; Operations & Performance Data; Efficiencies/New
Revenues Estimates; and Questions?
Councilmembers and Fire Chief McCoy discussed the biggest revenue-generating activities , the need to
use mutual aid ambulances during peak times , the Fire Med program, the Insurance Services Office
(ISO) Class I rating for the Huntington Beach Fire Department and the Fire Department's Leadership
Ethos which is available on their website .
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon and Fire Chief McCoy reviewed the All Fire Department Revenues slide and
noted that approximately 39% of the budget is covered by Fire Department revenues . They also noted
that since FY 2013-14, annual incident volume has more than doubled in FY 2023-24; and in 2022 fifty
percent of incident calls were for the 65+ age group. There was also discussion on the Fire Prevention
Program/Billing Data Ticket System and the need for using systems that are cohesive with other City
Departments for proper tracking and follow-up , as well as a brief review of the Toyota sponsorship
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 11 -17)
Council member Kennedy pulled Item #13 and Councilmember Williams pulled Item #14 for further
discussions.
Citv Clerk
11. 25-174 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and adopt the City Council/Public
Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of April 1, 2025 . .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES :
Citv Man ag er
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon , Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
12. 25-286 Approved 2025 City Council Liaison List -Citizen Boards, Commissions, and
Committees
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to, as recommended by the City Council , Public
Financing Authority, Housing Autho r ity, Parking Authority, and Successor Agency: approve updates to the
2025 Council Liaison List that includes appointments to citizen boards, commissions, committees, and
task forces as presented by May or Burns. (The City Clerk certifies that FPPC Form 806 "Agency Report
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of Public Official Appointments" which is used to report additional compensation that officials receive
when appointing themselves to positions on committees, boards or commissions of a public agency,
special district and joint powers agency or authority was posted to the City's website according to law
prior to this vote.)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
13. 25-307
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Approved and Authorized Execution of Amendment No. 3 with Excalibur Well
Services, Corp.; Approve Additional Funding and Appropriation of Funds for Well
#3 of the Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project as amended
Councilmember Kennedy pulled this item to clarify his position of opposition. He noted this project
started with a not-to-exceed contract of $1 M, and now it is exceeding $4M because of what he believes
is an inefficient process. He added his goal is to help change the process going forward for how
contracts are enforced, raise the level of accountability, create a definitive path for approving contracts
that includes the City Attorney's Office rubber stamping every contract to avoid similar mishaps.
Mayor Pro Tern McKean stated this item is an example of situations that triggered his approved H Item
regarding a Milestone Payment Policy at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting which will eliminate
situations like this moving forward. He explained that the State agency which provides the plans for old
oil wells are not always accurate and unfortunately it is not unusual to uncover unexpected
circumstances only after the project has started. He stated this is the best solution.
Councilmember Williams clarified for the record that he believes there are not many options in this
situation and noted the $1.5M is the maximum amount. If the additional work required doesn't use all of
the allotted funds, there will be some savings. An alternative could result in potential litigation which
would cost additional millions in the future.
Councilmember Kennedy reiterated that at each step of this process the contractor has signed a will-not-
exceed contract, yet they keep returning asking for more funding and he is not confident, based on
history, that this will necessarily be the last ask before the project is completed.
City Attorney Mike Vigliotta stated this issue had been previously discussed and advised that it is not
wise to continue the discussion during open session.
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark, to authorize Mayor & City Clerk to execute,
"Amendment 3 to Service Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Excalibur Well
Services, Corp. for Civic Center Well Abandonment" in an all-in amount not to exceed $1,150,000 for full
project completion as outlined. And approve an appropriation and transfer of $1,150,000 in HB Recovery
Funds to Oil Well Abandonment business unit 31465001.828000, as amended by Supplemental
Communication.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining, McKean , Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
Kennedy
Community Development
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14. 25-277 Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (Smoke/Tobacco Shop Regulations)
by Adopting Ordinance Nos. 4331, 4332, 4333, and 4334
All Ordinances Approved for Introduction April 1, 2025, by a Vote of 7-0
Councilmember Williams pulled this item to commend the Planning Commission for taking the necessary
steps to add the 1,000-foot zoning boundary as a safeguard to protect the most vulnerable,
impressionable and innocent members of the community. He added that he supports setting boundaries
to protect youth is an appropriate action for Councilmembers to take vs. the alternative action of banning
products.
Council Woman Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tern McKean and Mayor Burns commended the Planning
Commission for their response to the parents who spoke up expressing their concern about having
smoke shops too close to areas where children congregate. They added this item as a good example of
how to protect children from nefarious influencers.
A motion was made by Burns, second Williams to find Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4501 , Class 20,
which supplements the California Environmental Quality Act because the request is a minor amendment
to the zoning ordinance that does not change the development standards intensity or density ; and ,
approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 with findings (Attachment No. 1) and approve for adoption:
1. Ordinance No. 4331, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 204 Use Classifications of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 25-001 )"; (Attachment No. 2);
2. Ordinance No. 4334, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 211 C Commercial Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 25-001 )"; (Attachment No. 3);
3. Ordinance No . 4333, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 212 I Industrial Districts of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 25-001)"; (Attachment No. 4); and
4. Ordinance No. 4332, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 230 Site Standards of the Huntington Beach Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance (Zoning
Text Amendment No. 25-001 )"; (Attachment No. 5)
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES: Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
NOES: None
15. 25-195 Approved and Authorized Execution of a Lease Amendment with the State Lands
Commission and an Agreement with the California Coastal Commission for the
Development of a New Restaurant at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington
Beach Pier
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the
"Amendment of Lease 6616" with the State of California State Lands Commission, updating Exhibit C-3
(Sublease Endorsement), and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
"Agreement Pursuant to Special Condition No. 1 0(B) of CDP 5-22-0804 Between the City of Huntington
Beach and the California Coastal Commission."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES:
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Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Community and Library Services
16. 25-270 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-31 Amending Resolution No. 2024-31 of the Citywide
Master Fee and Charges Schedule relating to Community & Library Services facility
rental rates and parking rates in the South Beach Attended Lots during permitted
event days as selected by the Director of Community & Library Services
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Resolution No. 2024-31 Which Updated the
Citywide Master Fee and Charges Schedule" for increased facility rental rates and south beach parking
rates during permitted special events.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Public Works
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
17. 25-160 Approved License Agreement and Landscape Maintenance Agreement for the G&M
Oil Company Facility No. 70 Project at 19442 Beach Boulevard
A motion was made by Burns , second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the "License Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and G&M GAPCO LLC, to
Provide Installation and Maintenance of Landscaping and Hardscaping Improvements in the Public
Right-of-Way" on State Route 39 (Beach Boulevard) for the G&M Convenience Store project (Attachment
2), and instruct the City Clerk to record the agreement with the Orange County recorder; and, approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the
City of Huntington Beach and State of California (Caltrans) for improvements within State Highway Right-
of-Way on State Route 39 (Beach Boulevard) for the G&M Convenience Store project (Attachment 3).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
18. 25-313 Approved Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate Collaboration Between City and Support
Groups/Organizations as amended
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon introduced this item by expressing appreciation for all of the many volunteers
who contribute for the benefit of Huntington Beach. It has become evident that many volunteer groups
and non-profit organizations are operating in quasi-agency relationships with the City performing public
functions, but w ithout City oversight. In many cases there is no formal written agreement with the City.
Some have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), but many do not, and this creates a fractured
system . Not having written agreements can lead to unintended consequences and may increase the
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City's liability exposure. He noted that some hand-shake agreements have e x isted for over 50 years, but
that is no longer appropriate in today's litigious environment. This item is an effort to ensure that each
group that works with the City has formal contracts in place to protect the City and tax payers from liability
exposure as well as define responsibilities . This is also an opportunity to develop better lines of
communication with appropriate City staff to ensure the volunteers receive what they need in a timely
fashion .
Mayor Burns, Councilmembers Kennedy, Twining , Va n Der Mark and Williams stated there are no
nefarious intentions, but rather this is an effort for good responsible governance. This action will provide
structure to monitor group activities and minimize potential liabilities, increase volunteer effectiveness
and ensure that the City is a good partner, ensure a clear chain of command , define responsibilities,
proper lines of communication, and liability protection for the City as well as the volunteer groups and
organizations providing many benefits for the City.
Council member Gruel noted he was not aware of the community controversy related to this item and as
a small business owner he understands the need to give the volunteers the support they need to be most
effective.
A motion was made by McKean, second Burns to develop an ad hoc committee of three Council
Members to work with staff and the City Attorney to identify all the groups/individuals acting on behalf of
or in conjunction with the City, then define the roles and responsibilities to create better lines of
communication and coordination to maximize efficiency of city resources and determine whether a formal
agreement is needed . The committee will return to the City Council w ithin 6 months with
recommendations . As amended to name Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro Tem McKean and Council
Woman Van Der Mark as Ad Hoc Committee members .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AY ES :
NOES:
19. 25-295
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Burns and Mayor Pro Tern McKeon -Establish
Collaborative Program with Charter Cities
Mayor Burns introduced this item by e x plaining that charter cities are an integral part of the State
Constitution, but State government has not respected charter cities . He believes if some form of
collaboration can be established it would benefit all California charter cities.
Councilmember Twining offered an apology to the City of Porterville for derogatory public comments
made by a publ ic speaker earlier during this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern McKean stated that one of the biggest frustrat ions as a Councilmember is having to deal
with State attacks when Councilmembers are trying to operate within the Huntington Beach City Charter.
He stated support for a collaborative effort with other interested charter cities which will benefit all charter
cities.
A motion was made by Burns, second McKean to direct the City Manager to implement steps for t h e City
of Huntington Beach to participate in a collaborative program with other charter cities.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
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Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
NOES: None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS -None
ADJOURNMENT -At 8:28 PM a motion was made by Burns, with a second by McKeon, to adjourn to
the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on
Tuesday, May 6 , 2025, at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave , Huntington Beach , California 92648.
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