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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
4:00 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 4:00 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, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
McKean
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Mayor Pro Tern McKean requested and, with no objections, was
granted permission to be absent from this meeting.
Pursuant to City Charter Section 31 0(a), City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes requested and, with no objections,
was granted permission to be absent from this meeting. Senior Deputy City Clerk Tania Moore served in
her place.
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 Burns read titles for Closed Session Item #1 25-399 regarding Conference with Labor
Negotiators and Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA); and
Item #2 25-400 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and Employee Organization: Surf
City Lifeguard Employees' Association (SCLEA).
A motion was made by Burns, with a second by Van Der Mark, to recess to Closed Session.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -5:02 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 25-399 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
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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Torrez, Interim Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Marine Safety
Management Association (MSMA).
2. 25-400 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. 25-408 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.
4. 25-410 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Huntington Beach for Responsible
Growth/Brian Thienes v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Case No.: 30-2024-
01439594.
6:00 PM -CENTRAL LIBRARY -LOWER LEVEL THEATER
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Twining , Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
McKeon
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-54, Mayor Pro Tern McKeon requested and, with no objections, was
granted permission to be absent from this meeting.
Pursuant to City Charter Section 31 0(a), City Clerk Lisa Lane Barnes requested and, with no objections,
was granted permission to be absent from this meeting. Senior Deputy City Clerk Tania Moore served in
her place.
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.
5. 25-371 Huntington Beach Fire and Police Chaplain Roger Wing
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Councilmember Williams
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
Pursuant to the Brown "Open Meetings" Act, Senior Deputy City Clerk Tania Moore announced
supplemental communications received by her office following distribution of the Council Agenda packet
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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which were all uploaded to the City's website and Councilmember iPads: Consent Calendar Item #19
(staff update communication); and Council Member Item #24 (1 mail communication).
Surfing Walk of Fame Board Member Peter "PT" Townend announced the 32nd Annual Surfing
Walk of Fame (SWF) and SWF Board Members presented 2025 SWF shirts to all Councilmembers
as well as City Manager Travis Hopkins, Fire Chief Eric McCoy and Police Chief Eric Parra.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (1-Minute Time Limit due to number of Speakers) -57 Speakers
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.
Brett Bush commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:23: 12)
Jenny Worman commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June
10, 2025, Special Election. (00:24:37)
Brandi commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00 :26:15)
Savannah commented on the content of several Children's Section Public Library books and on
Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election . (00:27 :26)
Hank commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00:28:31)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00 :29:33)
Mitchell Rierson commented on the signs posted regarding Measures A & B on the ballot for the
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election. (00:30:42)
Karen England commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00:31:48)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:33:08)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Council member responses to Measures A & B on the ballot for the
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election. (00 :34 :14)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the content of a teen Public Library book. (00:35 :26)
Unnamed Speaker commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday,
June 10, 2025, Special Election. (00 :36:48)
Lisa Musil commented on public reactions to Measures A & Bon the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10,
2025, Special Election. (00:37 :55)
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May 20, 2025
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Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00:39:08)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (00:40 : 13)
Amory Hanson commented on Consent Calendar Item #14 regarding a license agreement with EVA
Coffee Project. (00:41 :24)
Brian Vea commented on Measures A & Bon the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(00:41:57)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00 :42:36)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the financial challenges facing Huntington Beach. (00:43:49)
Justine Makoff expressed gratitude for the outstanding Huntington Beach Police Department response to
her recent call for assistance. (00:44:58)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00 :46: 17)
Unnamed Speaker asked for Councilmember support in taking his concern to the Supreme Court.
(00:47 : 10)
Laura Sire commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00:49: 17)
Two Unnamed Speakers, Magnolia High School students, commented on the benefits of organic
fertilizers. (00 :50 :06)
Unnamed Speaker commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday,
June 10, 2025 , Special Election . (00 :51:14)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (00:52:23)
Terry Hudgins commented on Councilmember reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday,
June 10 , 2025, Special Election. (00 :53:34)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:54:47)
Jerry Donohue commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00:55:54)
Kathryn Stork commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (00:57:03)
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May 20 , 2025
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Briana Lee commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (00:58:12)
Shirley Moody-Evasic commented on the content of a book. (00 :59 :32)
Tammy commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election .
(01 :00:53)
Tim Geddes commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 :02:04)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 :03:06)
Chris Rini commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10,
2025, Special Election . (01 :04:04)
Jaeden commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election .
(01 :05 :13)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (01 :06:21)
Perry Clitheroe commented on City Manager's Report Item #7 regarding Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed
Budget Review and on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election.
(01 :07:14)
Unnamed Speaker commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday,
June 10, 2025 , Special Election. (01 :08: 19)
Russ Neal commented on the creation of man and woman as described in the Bible. (01 :08:59)
Shawn commented on Measures A & Bon the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election .
(01:10:00)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01: 10:48)
Jignesh Padhiar commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 : 11 :43)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Council member reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election. (01 : 12:41)
Gina Clayton-Tarvin commented on Council Member Items #24 regarding· the Ocean View School D istrict
Board and on Measures A & B on the bal lot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election . (01: 13:55)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 :15:00) ·
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May 20, 2025
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Unnamed Speaker commented on former City Attorney Michael Gates. (01: 15:54)
Unnamed Speaker commented on public reactions to Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday,
June 10, 2025 , Special Election. (01 :17:08)
Bethany Webb commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (01: 18: 18)
Brian Thienes commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election . (01: 19:46)
Bryce Krause commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , Special
Election . (01 :21 :00)
Dinorah Echavarria again requested a meeting with the City Manager or Councilmembers . (01 :21 :29)
Riana commented on Council Member Items #244 regarding the Ocean View School District Board and
on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special Election. (01 :22:35)
Natalie Moser commented on City Manager's Report Item #7 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Review and on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10 , 2025, Special Election.
(01 :23:43)
E. Schafer commented on Measures A & B on the ballot for the Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Special
Election. (01 :24:45)
At 7:22 PM a recess of approximately seven minutes was taken but staff was unsuccessful in
addressing the LiveManager system failure. Therefore, the remainder of the meeting was not
recorded in Legistar, however the complete meeting video can be found on the City's YouTube
channel.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
Councilman Kennedy announced he was banned for a couple of days on Facebook for a blurred-out
picture he posted wh ich Facebook said was a violation of their child obscenity boundaries.
Councilman Williams noted the paradox that the Public Library contains books with graphics much more
deta iled than what Facebook banned Councilmember Kennedy for and deems to call it education.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
AB 1234 REPORTING -None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Travis Hopkins presented Deputy City Manager Jennifer Carey with a thank you plaque
and wished her well in her new position as Chief of Staff for State Senator Tony Strickland .
6. 25-171 Information Services Department Budget Overview
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced John Dankha, Chief Information Officer who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Information Services , with slides entitled : JS Budget 2024/2025; JS
Expenditures 2024/2025; IS Organizational Chart; JS Divisions & Services; Operations & Performance
Data; Potential Efficiencies; and Questions?
7. 25-406 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget Review
After thanking the Finance Department staff for their tremendous effort on this project, City Manager
Travis Hopkins introduced Interim Chief Financial Officer Robert Torrez who presented a PowerPoint
communication titled City of Huntington Beach Proposed FY 2025/26 Budget Overview, with slides
entit led : FY 2025/26 All Funds Proposed Budget Review $554 .9M; FY 2025/26 All Funds Proposed
Expenditures -$554.9M; FY 2025126 General Fund Proposed Budget Review; FY 2025/26 General Fund
Proposed Revenues -$300. 1 M (2); FY 2025/26 General Fund Proposed Expenditures -$299 . OM (3); FY
2025126 Budget Balancing Strategy; FY 2025/26 FTEs by Department; FY 2025/26 Full Time Equivalent
-All Funds; FY 2025/26 Budget Balancing Strategy (2); General Fund Reserves; FY 2025/2026 Capital
Improvement Program (GIP); FY 2025/26 GIP BUDGET; 2025126 PROJECT SUMMARY; DRAINAGE
$600,000; FACILITIES $3.6M; NEIGHBORHOOD $6.BM; PARKS AND BEACHES $3.3M; SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS $7M; STREETS & TRANSPORTATION $28.6M; WATER IMPROVEMENTS $13.6M;
City of Huntington Beach Pension Overview; City of Huntington Beach Unfunded Accrued Liability; How
Are Pension Costs Determined?; What drives PERS Costs?; City of Huntington Beach -Annual
Ca/PERS Pension Costs; Options to reduce UAL status; Accelerated UAL Payment Schedule; Proposed
Financial Policy Amendments; Need for Policy Changes; Policy -Adopted -Proposed (2); City of
Huntington Beach Fiscal Sustainability Planning; Baseline Forecast -Revenue & Expenses Trends;
Baseline Forecast -Annual Surplusl(Deficit); Scenario Forecast -Potential Bridge Solutions (2); Long
Term Fiscal Sustainability Strategies; Fiscal Sustainability Planning Steps (12-24 months); FY 2025126
Budget Next Steps; and Questions?
City Manager Hopkins announced that this Study Session presentation , as well as the proposed
balanced budget, will be posted on the City's website on May 21 , 2025, for public information in
preparation for the next review at the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting. He noted the City Charter
stipulates a budget must be approved by the end of June and reviewed the proposed steps for balancing
the budget.
Councilwoman Van Der Mark, Mayor Burns , and Councilmembers Kennedy, Twining , Gruell and W illiams
discussed with Interim CFO Torrez details on the calcu lation for shared sales tax revenue which is
proportionately based on the local sales tax rate. There was also discussion on the California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) interest earnings ; distribution of Prop 172 funds ; accuracy of
projected sales tax funds; and proposed $1.8M budget surplus vs the deficit recently projected.
City Manager Hopkins advised that the approved budget will be revisited quarterly throughout the year to
determine if any adjustments are requ ired .
Mayor Burns acknowledged the June 3 , 2025 , date for adoption of the budget, with June 17 , 2025, as an
alternative should the C ity Council require additional deliberation .
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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8. 25-334 Received and Filed the City Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for March 2025
City Treasurer Alisa Backstrom presented a PowerPoint communication titled Quarterly Investment
Report with slides entitled: City Treasurer 's Mission and Goal; Mission : Preservation and Return of
Investments; Goal: Hold Legal & Suitable Investments to meet objectives of'; Portfolio Overview as of
03/31/25; INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO -SUMMARY QUARTER END 03/31/25; INVESTMENT
PORTFOLIO -BY SECTOR QUARTER END 03/31/25; INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO-BY MATURITY
QUARTER END 03/31/25; INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO -ACTIVITY QUARTER END 03131/25;
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO -EARNINGS AS OF 03/31/25; INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO -SELECTED
COMPLIANCE; Additional Information; and Questions?
Councilmember Kennedy, Treasurer Backstrom and City Manager Travis Hopkins discussed options
regarding placement of short-term, liquid funds for generating the biggest return.
City Treasurer Backstrom announced she will retire on July 1, 2025, and thanked City Council, dedicated
staff and residents for their support during her service as the City's elected City Treasurer.
Councilmembers congratulated Treasurer Backstrom on her retirement and expressed their best wishes.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 9 -20)
Councilmember Kennedy pulled Items #15, #16, and #18 for further discussion.
City Clerk
9. 25-176 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 May 6, 2025.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKeon
Community and Library Services
10. 25-357 Approved one appointment and four reappointments to the Historic Resources
Board, with terms to expire June 30, 2029, as recommended by City Council
Liaisons, Twining and Gruel
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve the appointment of Jayme Makis to the
Historic Resources Board, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, as recommended by City
Council Liaisons Twining and Gruel ; and approve the reappointments of Amory Hanson, Alan Ray,
Duane Wentworth, and Mark Zambrano to the Historic Resources Board , effective July 1, 2025, through
June 30, 2029, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Twining and Gruel.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKean
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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11. 25-362 Received and filed termination notice of the City's Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Huntington Beach Central Park Conservancy, Inc.
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to accept request received by the Huntington Beach
Central Park Conservancy, Inc. to terminate their Memorandum of Understanding with the City of
Huntington Beach effective upon the dissolution of the Conservancy.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
12. 25-385
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKean
Approved and authorized execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with Premier Girls Fastpitch, Inc. for the use of Huntington Beach Facilities
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the "Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and Premier Girls
Fastpitch, Inc for the use of Huntington Beach Facilities."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Twining , Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKean
Community Development
13. 25-361 Approved and Authorized Execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Attachment
Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for Installation of Advanced
Meter Facilities on City-Owned Streetlights
· A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to ex ecute, "Amendment No. 3 to Attachment Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and
Southern California Gas Company."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKean
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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14. 25-373 Approved and Authorized the Execution of a License Agreement with EVA Coffee
Project LLC (OBA IYKYKI Coffee Lab) for Temporary Use of City Property at 101
Walnut Avenue
A motion was made by Burns , second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the "License Agreement by and Between the City of Huntington Beach and EVA Coffee
Project LLC. (OBA IYKYK! Coffee Lab) for Temporary Use of City Property at 101 Walnut Avenue."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Public Works
Twining, Kennedy, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKeon
15. 25-321 As amended, accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized
execution of a construction contract with Comet Electric, Inc. in the amount of
$254,266, for the construction of a traffic signal on Gothard Street at Murdy Fire
Station (CC-1672) and execution of change orders
Councilmember Kennedy pulled this itern to ask where in the vendor agreement it is stipulated that
change orders will not exceed a total of 10% of the contract construction costs (Paragraph 2, Section 6),
and requested another staff review of documents to ensure accuracy.
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to accept the lowest responsive and respons ible bid
submitted by Comet Electric, Inc., in the amount of $254 ,266; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney ; and, authorize the Director of
Public Works to approve change orders not to exceed a total of 10% of the contract construction costs;
as amended to include another staff review of documentation to ensure accuracy.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
16. 25-358
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKeon
As amended, accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized
execution of a construction contract with Power Engineering Construction
Company in the amount of $353,068 for the Bolsa Avenue Bridge Maintenance
Project, CC-1745; approve supplemental construction costs; and authorized 15% in
contingency funds
Councilmember Kennedy pulled this item to ask where in the vendor agreement it is stipulated that
change orders will not exceed a total of 15% of the contract construction costs (Paragraph 2, Section 6).
He also noted in the supporting documentation there is a discrepancy between the text and chart with
one showing 10% and the other showing 15% for the not-to-exceed change order amount, and
requested another staff review of documents to ensure accuracy.
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May 20 , 2025
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A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to accept the lowest and responsible bid submitted
by Power Engineering Construction Company in the amount of $353,068; authorize the Director of Public
Works to approve change orders up to 15% contingency in potential construction change orders ; and,
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a construction contract with Power Engineering
Construction Company in a form approved by the City Attorney; as amended to include another staff
review of documentation to ensure accuracy.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
17. 25-382
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKeon
Approved and authorized execution of a Right-of-Way Contract with the Orange
County Transportation Authority and a Joint Use Agreement with Southern
California Edison to facilitate the relocation of electrical facilities related to the 1-405
Improvement Project
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute a Right-of-Way Contract with Orange County Transportation Authority; and, approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
18. 25-384
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKeon
Approved and authorized execution of Professional Services Contracts for On-Call
Development Review Engineering and Professional Consulting Services with
Ardurra Group, Willdan Engineering, DMc Engineering, Engineering Resources of
Southern California, CSG Consultants, and HR Green Pacific
Councilmember Kennedy pulled this item to confirm with Director of Public Works Chau Vu that it is
normal procedure to pre-approve Professional Service Contracts to ensure proper land development and
engineering service levels are met in the most cost-effective manner. Director Vu also noted that total
budgeted amounts come out of development fees , not the General Fund, and amount is an aggregate for
all providers rather than the amount for each service provider.
A motion was made by Kennedy, second Burns to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute, "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Ardurra Group, Inc.,
for On-Call Development Review Engineering and Professional Consulting Services;" approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and Willdan Engineering for On-Call Development Review Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services;" approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute,
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and DMc Engineering, for On-Call
Development Review Engineering and Professional Consulting Services;" approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute, "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach
and Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc., for On-Call Development Review Engineering
and Professional Consulting Services;" approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute,
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May 20, 2025
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"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and CSG Consultants, Inc., for
On-Call Development Review Engineering and Professional Consulting Services;" and , approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute, "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and HR Green Pacific, Inc., for On-Call Development Review Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services ."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
19. 25-386
Twining , Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKean
Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with Servitek Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of
$950,702.50, for the construction of the Edinger Avenue and Heil Avenue Traffic
Signal Improvement project (CC-1746) and authorized an appropriation in the
amount of $389,268.00 from the Traffic Impact fund
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by Servitek Electric, Inc., in the amount of $950,702.50; authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney; and , authorize the appropriation
of Traffic Impact Funds (TIF) in the amount of $389,268.00 to 20690021 .82700.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
20. 25-348
Twining , Kennedy, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKeon
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-38 Identifying a list of projects funded by SB 1: The
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 in Fiscal Year 2025/26
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 ."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Twining , Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKean
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
21. 25-414 Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with
Management Employees' Organization (MEO)
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Director of Human Resources Marissa Sur who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Introduction of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with
Management Employees' Organization (MEO) with slides entitled: Meyers-Mi/ias Brown Act (MMBA);
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
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Proposed Memorandum of Understanding; Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (continued); Fiscal
Impact; Recommended Action; and Questions?
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to receive and consider the proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Management Employees' Organization
for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach
Ordinance No. 4154.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
22. 25-415
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKeon
Approved Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with
Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT)
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Director of Human Resources Marissa Sur who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Introduction of Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with
Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) with slides entitled: Meyers-Milias Brown Act (MMBA);
Proposed Memorandum of Understanding; Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (continued); Fiscal
Impact; Recommended Action; and Questions?
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to receive and consider the proposed Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters
(HBMT) for the period of January 1, 2025 , to December 31, 2027, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach
Ordinance No. 4154.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
23. 25-416
Twin i ng , Kennedy, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKeon
Approved Introduction of Resolution No. 2025-41 Modifying Salary and Benefits for
Non-Represented Employees
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Director of Human Resources Marissa Sur who presented a
PowerPoint communication titled Introduction of Resolution No. 2025-41 Modifying Salary and Benefits
of Non-Represented Employees with slides entitled : Overview; Proposed Resolution (2); Recommended
Action; and Questions?
Councilmember Kennedy confirmed with Director Sur that "undefined term " means this resolution does
not have an end date, unlike the two Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) for Items 21 and 22.
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to receive and consider the proposed Resolution
No. 2025-41 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Modifying Salary and
Benefits for Non-Represented Employees."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
McKeon
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20 , 2025
Page 14 of 15
24. 25-412 Approved Item Submitted by Councilman Williams, Mayor Burns, and Councilman
Kennedy -Ocean View School District Board
Council member Williams introduced this item by describing recent action of the Ocean View School
District Board to unanimously publicly endorse a "Yes" vote on Measures A and B on the ballot for the
June 10, 2025, Special Election and further, endorsing action to share this unanimous decision with all
parents of Ocean View School District children. Councilmember Williams stated this action may be a
misuse of public resources and a violation of the Political Reform Act and Education Code 7054:
dissemination of advocacy information using taxpayer platforms may constitute unlawful electioneering .
Mayor Burns clarified that any investigation will be conducted by proper agencies and authorities, not by
the City of Huntington Beach.
A motion was made by Williams , second Burns to direct the City Attorney's Office to review the actions
taken by the Ocean View School District Board as they relate to Measures A and Band, if warranted,
work with the Mayor to file a complaint w ith the appropriate agency.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
Twining, Kennedy, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
McKeon
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS -None
Council/PFA Regular Minutes
May 20, 2025
Page 15 of 15
ADJOURNMENT-At 9:14 PM a motion was made by Burns, with a second by Van Der Mark, to
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach,
California 92648.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIUPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDAAND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
ATTEST:
City I r and e -officio Cl rk of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of
the Public Financing Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
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