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File #: 25-492 MEETING DATE: 7/1/2025
Subject:
Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern Casey McKeon, Mayor Pat Burns, and Council Woman
Gracey Van Der Mark - Potential Co-Location of the Huntington Beach International Surf
Museum at the Main Street Library
Recommended Action:
Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating the HBISM within the underutilized space at the
Main Street Library. This review should include an assessment of available space, operational
compatibility, potential benefits and impacts, entitlement requirements (such as a Conditional Use
Permit), and coordination with the HBISM and Visit Huntington Beach regarding relocation and
funding roles. Staff shall return to City Council within 90 days with findings and next steps.
Attachment(s):
1. Mayor Pro Tem McKeon, Mayor Burns, and Council Woman Van Der Mark Memo
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To: City Council
From: Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tern
Pat Burns, Mayor
Gracey Larrea-Van Der Mark, Council Woman
Date: July 1, 2025
Subject: POTENTIAL CO-LOCATION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTERNATIONAL SURF MUSEUM AT THE MAIN STREET BRANCH
LIBRARY
ISSUE STATEMENT
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM) has approached the City
to explore the potential co-location of the museum within the downtown Main Street
Branch Library.
HBISM has been located on Olive Avenue since 1990 but has outgrown its current facility.
The limited size of the existing location has prevented the museum from displaying many
of its larger and more significant surfboards, some dating back to the 1930s, as well as
other archival materials. HBISM also maintains a collection of historic documents,
publications, and surf culture artifacts that are currently not accessible to the public due
to a lack of storage, cataloging capacity, and archival infrastructure.
A shared space could allow for the creation of a specialized research collection housed
within the library building. Additionally, co-locating the museum in vacant areas of the
library may open the door to future collaboration with the Huntington Beach Art Center,
helping to establish a cohesive cultural district along Main Street that highlights the City's
history and identity as an international surf destination..
The museum's leadership has expressed interest in establishing a collaborative
partnership with the Main Street Branch Library to enhance the visibility and accessibility
of its collection, while also activating underutilized office space within the library building.
Visit Huntington Beach has indicated preliminary support and may assist in underwriting
relocation and ongoing operational costs, pending further discussion.
Before further consideration, a full review of the site's compatibility, operational impacts,
and required land use entitlements—including a potential Conditional Use Permit—will be
necessary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating the HBISM within the underutilized
space at the Main Street Branch Library. This review should include an assessment of
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available space, operational compatibility, potential collaboration benefits and impacts,
entitlement requirements (such as a Conditional Use Permit), and coordination with
HBISM and Visit Huntington Beach regarding relocation and funding roles. Staff shall
return to City Council within 90 days with findings and next steps.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable -Administrative Item
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From: Pat Goodman
To: 5uoolementalcomm(asurfdty-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFFI
Subject: Agenda Item# 14
Date: Monday,June 30,2025 4:53:49 PM
Dear Mayor Burns and City Council,
I think it's about time that the city and nonprofits and surfing enthusiasts consider a museum
worthy of Surf City's long history and support of this beautiful sport. Thank you to Mayor Burns,
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon and Councilmember Van Der Mark for bringing it forward.
I hop that the staff consider addressing the following isssues in its staff report.
Questions and issues for inclusion in the staff report:
1. Library is not ADA compliant
2. Requested by Surf Museum, Visit HB, 501 (c) (6)
3. Is ISM deed restricted?
4. What is their current rent payment to the city
5. Manage hours and integration of ISM,
6. Will the Art Center nd other venues be integrated into this scheme?
7. Rolling rotation of exhibitions?
8. Concern about staffing,
9. Historic and cultural significance of the book shelves and library(vintage)
10. Safety issue of library patrons (children, disabled)
11. Alternative site analysis
12. Historic resources analysis—Library and Triangle Park are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places since April 13, 2013.
13. Cost benefit analysis
14. Incompatible vs. compatible uses
Thank you for your consideration.
Pat Goodman
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 7/1/2025
Agenda Item No. #14 (25-492)