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File #: 25-953 MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025
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Background
• On July 1 , 2025, Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro Tern McKeon and
Council Woman Van Der Mark brought forward a Councilmember
Item directing staff to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating the
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM) within
the underutilized space at the Main Street Branch Library.
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• An assessment of available space
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• The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM)
has been located at 411 Olive Avenue since 1990.
• The building is 2,033 sq. ft. with 1 ADA and 3 onsite parking
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• Low ceilings & lack of wall space inhibit display of historical
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• Deferred maintenance, including a leaking roof, have potential
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• Main Street Library is a 9,475 sq. ft. , two story building
• HBISM First Floor Dedicated Footprint (1 , 184 sq . ft. )
Museum Office* 8' x 12' 115 sq. ft.
Museum Storage* 8.5' x 15' 125 sq. ft.
Display Area/PT Collection 21' x 34' 714sq. ft.
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• Shared Space (3,608 sq. ft.)
Reception Area 10' x 40' 400 sq. ft.
Museum Gift Shop/Friends Book Store 10' x 19' 190 sq. ft.
Kitchen/Lounge 10' x 14' 143 sq. ft.
Restrooms 225 sq. ft.
Blue Room 26' x 48' 1,300 sq. ft.
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• Benefits:
• Operational hours will be the same for both organizations.
• New foot traffic for both organizations from visitors.
• Opportunities for educational collaboration.
• Donation of "PT Collection" as a non-circulating collection and
enhancement of a unique research collection that is
currently stored in an offsite, inaccessible location.
• Expanded access to surfing history.
• Collaboration on events such as author talks, surf guitar and
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• Exhibition viewing and patron library use may conflict based
on desired noise levels and foot traffic for each use.
• May need to adjust or expand facility hours in peak season to
accommodate weekend visitation.
• Triangle Park has limited parking. Increased visitation could
strain existing parking, especially during peak hours and
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• VHB is partnering with HBISM for relocation and improvement funding.
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From: McKeon.Casey
To: Erin Anderson
Cc: Gruel.Andrew;Twinina.Butch;Wysocki.Ashley;Hopkins.Travis;suoolementalcommCa surfcity-hb.orq
Subject: Re:Agenda item 14-Main Street library
Date: Sunday,December 14,2025 6:09:49 PM
Thank you for providing this information in writing Erin. Can you please share with me where
the Council said these derogatory statements? Can you please share with me where we
threatened to close library branches? That was never initiated by Council.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season with your family.
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Casey McKeon Meeting Date: 12/16/25
Mayor
City Council
Office: (714) 536 - 5553 Agenda Item No. 14 (25-953)
Cell: (714) 794—5388
casey.mckeon@surfcity-hb.org
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
On Dec 14, 2025, at 5:52 PM, Erin Anderson <mrserinanderson@gmail.com>wrote:
You don't often get email from mrserinanderson@gmail.com.Learn why this is important
I'm always happy to clarify for you, Casey.
It's financially irresponsible to spend $75,000 on moving an infrequently visited museum that
is not a city facility or city department.
It's financially irresponsible to spend $75,000 on this non-city issue when the roof at Central
library leaks every time it rains.
It's financially irresponsible to not fully investigate how much the facility actually needs in
updates and maintenance when you have already spent 10 of thousands of dollars on
architectural consultants, engineers, etc for a project to add an elevator to a building that
would have required literal millions to complete.
It's financially irresponsible because had you asked library employees or public works
employees they would have told you how impossible that project was to begin with.
It's disrespectful to city employees because at no time have you taken employees into
consideration when drafting the multiple proposals for a project almost no one in this city
wants.
It's disrespectful to city employees because all of these proposals push library staff out of
space they currently need and use, which may lead to layoffs.
It's disrespectful to city employees because this proposal will require library staff to monitor
museum property, share already cramped space,police museum pieces in library areas all
without offering any compensation for additional duties.
You cannot be surprised that I am disappointed in this city council after it successfully drove
75%of the full time librarians out of town by its constant attack on library materials, on
librarians and staff, and on the Friends of the Library.
Your council called librarians porn peddlers,pedophiles,predators. Your council accused
librarians of hurting children by providing library materials you didn't personally like. Your
council threatened to close all of the branches within the first six months you were in office.
Your council rejected the overhaul of the Oak View Library and community center. Your
council rejected any updates to the facilities of the library buildings until recently
(coincidentally after losing a special election to library supporters). Your council threatened
legal action against the Friends of the Library because you didn't like them truthfully stating
they couldn't work with a private library system.
I would be happy to return any respect the library is given. But please highlight anything
above that is respectful of the library.
As ever,
Erin (the librarian) Spivey
Sent from my iphone,please excuse any typos
On Dec 14, 2025, at 5:20 PM, McKeon, Casey<Casey.McKeon@surfcity-
hb.org>wrote:
Thank you for your email Erin.As I was reading your email, I was taking notes
on your salient points from your experience on how we can make this fusion with
the Surf Museum better,until this part of your email:
Casey McKeon
Mayor
City Council
Office: (714) 536 - 5553
Cell: (714) 794—5388
casey.mckeon@surfcity-hb.org
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,
CA 92648
On Dec 14, 2025, at 3:49 PM,Erin Anderson<mrserinanderson@gmail.com>
wrote:
As usual, I'm not surprised that this city council is making financially
irresponsible choices and disrespecting city employees. And as usual, I'm deeply
disappointed.
From: Alan Ray
To: suoolementalcomm(1a surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Item 25-953 Co-location of HBISM at Main Street Branch
Date: Monday,December 15,2025 9:23:28 AM
You don't often get email from alanraycpa@gmail.com. I earn why this is important
Dear City Council,
On Dec. 16, 2025, the City Manager's Report will include a follow-up item
regarding the co-location of the HB International Surfing Museum at the Main
Street Branch of the library. The presentation does not mention it, but the draft
Library Facilities Master Plan is in the process of being finalized. The master plan
proposes significant changes and expansion of the Main Street Branch. At their
most recent public meeting, the architects showed two versions of the library, one
incorporating the museum and one without. It is possible that any work done as part
of this council meeting item would be torn out again just a year or two later with the
adoption of the master plan. I urge the City Council to coordinate the co-location
proposal in item 25-953 with the upcoming master plan to make best use of the
library and funding.
Regards,
Alan Ray
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From: Carol D,
To: 5uoolementalcomm(alsurfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF);Hopkins.Travis
Subject: 25-953,Agenda Item 14
Date: Monday,December 15,2025 1:21:37 PM
Dear City Council members and City Manager Travis Hopkins,
Regarding Agenda Item 14, which involves the initial steps of a plan to combine the
Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (HBISM) with the Main Street Library, I
hope you are 100%transparent regarding the costs of such a large-scale project. Just last
week, the leaking ceiling in Central Library's fourth floor was problematic. The restricted
youth puberty books were removed to another location (still unclear where that is)and many
patrons were concerned about the public artwork up on that floor due to moisture. The Central
Library's failing infrastructure is just one example of city property that desperately needs to be
updated.
The Main Street project you have outlined will require an extraordinary amount of money
from external and internal sources. Last spring, you announced that our city was operating in a
deficit and that the city was facing major cost-cutting measures. How will the city pay for this
project?
Furthermore, I have lived here for 30 years and have noticed that the HBISM does not attract
many local residents and tourists. Individuals seriously interested in surfing attend the much
larger and interactive Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente (soon to be
relocated to downtown Laguna Beach). It has the largest depository of surfing material
available in the U.S.
Since the Main Street Library is surrounded by homes, how will you handle parking for
visitors of the museum and the library? Main Street Library is still a very popular site for kids'
storytime and adult book clubs. It's hard to imagine how you will cram a museum into the
library and have them both function well.
I look forward to hearing detailed reports from City Council on how this will all come
together!
Thank you,
Carol Daus
30-year HB resident
From: Paula Schaefer
To: CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CM0 STAFF1;citv.manager(la surfcity-hb.orq;Vialiotta.Mike;5unolementalcomm( surfcity-
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Subject: Do not approve an MOU for the Co-location of HBISM at Main Street Library(Agenda#14)
Date: Monday,December 15,2025 2:19:05 PM
Mayor and Council Members:
Please do not instruct City Staff to prepare an MOU until the Master Plan for the HB Library
has been issued and viewed by the residents of HB.
At a recent community meeting of the Library's Master Plan architects, there was a discussion
about potentially locating HBISM adjoining the Main Street Library. This should be taken into
account prior to any further discussion about "co-locating" HBISM within the Main Street
Library. There are far too many issues raised by the PowerPoint and far too many unanswered
questions to proceed with an MOU without allowing the HB residents to consider
alternatives. Do not proceed without allowing the City's residents to obtain more
information about alternatives to the single one that is presented here.
Also, are you aware of the upcoming relocation of the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center
(SFCC) from San Clemente to Laguna Beach?
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/12/13/getting-the-latest-on-surfing-heritage-culture-center-
from-the-crew/
Why is HB assisting an organization that is struggling to stay open and until recently was
behind on paying its rent? Especially since the "Smithsonian of Surfing" will be located just a
few miles away and which move is significantly supported by a Laguna Beach business
owner? Was the "co-location of HBISM" prompted by the announcement of SFCC's move
from a warehouse in San Clemente to Laguna Beach announced earlier this year?
Paula A. Schaefer
From: Tamara Colby
To: suoolementalcommc surfcity-hb.orq;CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF1
Subject: HBISM project at Main Library
Date: Monday,December 15,2025 4:57:49 PM
You don't often get email from tamara.colby@gmail.com.J earn why_ his is important
Dear City Council and staff:
The impact analysis on the HBISM project at Main Library is inadequate. The scope does
not consider the following:
The financial impact to the city is not analyzed. Why is the city taking on a big project when
it has a deficit? The cost to do the upgrades is not realistic. And any funding for expansion
is still not feasible given the deficit. Let;s be realistic and accountable.
This library already had the lowest square feet per patron ratio of all the branches. It is
crowded already! And the new project displaces the current children's storytime area. And
the museum occupies 2033 square feet and has much in storage. How will it possibly fit
inside this already cramped space?
The surf boards in the main reading room will displace the historic photo collection and
distract patrons. They are also a safety issue because they are large and heavy. They
could fall on small children.
The surf magazine collection is owned by who? Has it been reviewed by the chief librarian
and the Library and Community Services Committee?
The parking impact of this project is going to be significant. Where is the analysis? Parking
structures are located closer to the museum's existing location.
Staff sharing space with a non-profit. Shouldn't there be a trial run and maybe just do one
small exhibit for 6 months. Call it the annex. All the HBISM would need background checks
and drug tests.
Inconsistent with the act of library noise makes it hard to focus, and kids will be distracted
by all the visual and printed artifacts. Not to mention people taking selfies. Are we sending
mixed messages to our kids to go to college but also surfing is so important we put it in
front of your face. Many kids skip school to go surf. Do parents want to introduce their kids
to surfing at a very your age?
The HBISM likes to have rock concerts in their parking lot. While this is fine in the retail
district, Triangle park is residential on two sides. Most neighbors already have issues with
the noise on the weekend.
This project is moving too fast, and it has been through the backroom. To increase
transparency and engage more stakeholders, please take this project to the Library and
Community Services Committee for a full review and consideration of impacts. Talk to the
librarians.
Tamara C.
2000 Main Street,
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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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�DL!NTY 0,##1 City Council Meeting — Council Member Items Report
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)