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City Council/Public Financing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
4:30 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
A video recording of the 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM portions of this meeting
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and archived at
https:1/hunti ngtonbeach.legistar.comlCalendar.aspx
4:30 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -4:30 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 Burns read titles for Closed Session Item #1 25-525 with Real Property Negotiators for 201
Pacific Coast Highway, with Jack and Richard Clapp DBA Dwight's Beach Concession (not
present) regarding price and terms of payment; Item #2 25-526 regarding Conference with Labor
Negotiators and Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA); and
Item #3 25-527 regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and Employee Organization: Surf
City Lifeguard Employees' Association (SCLEA).
A motion was made by Twining, with a second by Van Der Mark, to recess to Closed Session .
RECESSED TO CLOS ED SESSION -4:32 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 25-525 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.)
Propert y: 201 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Agency
negotiator: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community
and Library Services; Chris Cole, Community and Library Services Manager;
William Krill, Real Estate Project Manager. Negotiating parties: Jack and Richard
Clapp OBA Dwight's Beach Concession (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and
terms of payment.
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 2 of 9
2. 25-526 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).
3. 25-527 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 ($CLEA).
4. 25-528 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Frahm (Robeti), et al. v. City of Huntingt on
Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01319592.
5. 25-532 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education
ProjecWictor Valladares v. City of Huntington Beach; 30-2024-01397379-CU -CR-
NJC.
6:00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENED CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING -6:00 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.
6. 25-523 Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Mayor Burns
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
Councilman Kennedy noted the awesome report from the Finance Commission; added that July 1, 2025,
is the retirement date for City Treasurer Alicia Backstrom; commended the excellent financial summary
report she provided ; and reminded everyone that dogs are only allowed on the beach from Goldenwest
Street north to Seapoint Avenue .
Council/Pf A Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 3 of 9
Mayor Burns , Mayor Pro Tern McKean and Council Woman Van Der Mark invited everyone to participate
in the many activities taking place over the three-day July 4th holiday celebration at the Pier and
Downtown Main Street area, including the largest Independence Day Parade west of the Mississippi.
Councilman Williams noted that fishing is going on at night at Huntington Flats.
Mayor Pro Tern McKean and Councilman Kennedy thanked those responsible for the newly refurbished
Council Chambers .
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 Items #10 (1 email
communication), #11 (1 email communication), #13 (1 staff revised PowerPoint communication); and
Council Member Item #14 (1 email communication).
PUBLIC COMMENTS (1-Minute Time Limit due to number of speakers) -25 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approx imate starting time in
the archived video located at https:llhuntingtonbeach. legistar. com/Calendar. aspx.
Amory Hanson commented on Council Member Item #14 regarding potential co-location of the
Huntington Beach International Surf Museum at the Main Street Library. (00: 13:48)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Council Member Item #14 regarding potential co-location of the
Huntington Beach International Surf Museum at the Main Street Library and lack of accountability by
Councilmembers. (00: 14:27)
Unnamed Speaker commented on a re cent article by Councilman Twining in the Daily Pilot and lack of
accountability by Councilmembers. (00: 15:35)
Unnamed Speaker commented on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities .
(00:16:50)
Wendy Rincon commented on the actions of Mayor Burns and what she described as his disregard for
legal norms and public trust at the June 17, 2025, City Council meeting. (00:18:03)
Tim Geddes commented on a recent article by Councilman Twining in the Daily Pilot and lack of
accountability by Councilmembers. (00: 19: 19)
Unnamed Speaker commented on lack of accountability by Councilmembers. (00:20:23)
Unnamed Speaker commented on his personal experience in dealing with parking tickets in Huntington
Beach. (00:21 : 17)
Unnamed Speaker commented on what he defined as the experiment of human self-governing and
commended Councilmember leadership. (00:22:20)
Unnamed Speaker commented on Consent Calendar Item #10 regarding adoption of Resolution No.
2025-49 reciting the facts of the Special Municipal Ele ction of June 10, 2025, declaring the results; costs
of implementing Voter ID; and lack of accountability by Councilmembers. (00 :23 :25)
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 4 of 9
Unnamed Speaker commented on lack of accountability by Councilmembers . (00:24:35)
Bethany Webb commented on lack of accountability by Councilmembers. (00:25:45)
Unnamed Speaker commented on dividing Huntington Beach into four Council districts, plus three at-
large Councilmembers , to more fairly represent all constituents. (00 :26:57)
Unnamed Speaker commented on lack of accountability by Mayor Burns. (00:27:44)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the lack of a full budget report and recent Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) activities. (00:28:58)
Chris Rini commented on Council Member Items #14 regarding potential co-location of the Huntington
Beach International Surf Museum at the Main Street Library. (00:30:33)
Unnamed Speaker commented on a recent article by Councilman Twining in the Daily Pilot and lack of
accountability by Councilmembers. (00:31 :41)
Unnamed Speaker commented on a recent article by Councilman Twining in the Daily Pilot and lack of
accountability for Councilmembers. (00:32:50)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the need for children and adults to avail themselves of water safety
training for the prevention of drownings. (00:34 :03)
Unnamed Speaker commented on lack of courtesy and respect from Councilmembers; success of the
Special Municipal Election of June 10, 2025; and budget issues. (00:35:27)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the lack of civility and decorum by public speakers and
Councilmembers, and lack of accountability by Councilmembers . (00:36:17)
Perry Clitheroe commented on lack of accountability by Mayor Burns. (00:37 :17)
Michelle Morgan commented on the 2024 General Election and referenced a resolution she is presenting
to Orange County cities. Mayor Burns asked her to complete a blue card for follow-up. (00:38:33)
Kanan Durham commented on lack of accountability by Councilmembers. (00 :39:57)
Pat Goodman commented on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. (00:40:42)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Gruel announced his appointment of Erik Chrestensen to the Planning Commission and Ben
Goldberg to the CIAB/Public Works Commission.
AB 1234 REPORTING
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon reported attending the International Council of Shopping Centers Conference
(ICSC) and Councilman Twining reported attending an Orange County Council of Governments
(OCCOG) meeting.
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 5 of 9
7. 25-534 Huntington Beach Fire and Police Departments Provided Fireworks and Public
Safety Information for the Upcoming Independence Day Holiday
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Fire Deputy Chief Darrin Witt and Police Lt. Thoby Archer who
presented a PowerPoint communication titled Fireworks Safety & Enforcement, with slides entitled:
Firework Booths, Safe and Sane Only, Prohibited Areas, Firework Safety Tips, Proper Disposal,
Enforcement, Safe & Sane, Illegal Fireworks, Letter Summary, Proactive Illegal Firework Suppression,
Firework Turn-In, and Questions?
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon noted the importance of this presentation to inform the residents how proactive
staff is regarding illegal fireworks and added this is not an issue for just Huntington Beach . He reiterated
the instructions to use MyHB app to report illegal fireworks or call the HBPD Firework Hotline rather than
tying up the 911 emergency line .
8. 25-535 Downtown Huntington Beach Improvement Update
City Manager Travis Hopkins introduced Denny Bacon, Public Works Operations Manager, who provided
a PowerPoint communication titled Downtown Landscaping Rehabilitation with slides entitled : Replant
Brick Circular Planters and Additional Work; descriptive pictures (7), and Questions?
Manager Bacon thanked Luanne Shoup and the Main Street Garden Club volunteers for their vision and
planter plantings.
There was further discussion by Manager Bacon, Mayor Burns, Mayor Pro Tern McKean and Council
Woman Van Der Mark regarding details and initial results from these improvements.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 9 • 13)
Councilman Kennedy pulled Item #13 for further discussion.
City Clerk
9. 25-519 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 June 17, 2025.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
10. 25-524
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-49 Reciting the Facts of the Special Municipal
Election of June 10, 2025, and Declaring Results
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 6 of 9
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to adopt Resolut ion No. 2025-49, "A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Reciting the Facts of the Special Municipal
Election held on June 10, 2025, Declaring the Results and Such Other Matters as Provided by Law",
including Exhibit "A," Certificate of Registrar of Voters to Result of the Canvass of the 2025 Special
Election Returns.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Will iams
None
Community Development
11. 25-460 Approved and authorized the execution of an Agreement of Consent to License
between the City of Huntington Beach, Los Angeles SMSA (Verizon), and Southern
California Edison for an existing cell site at Talbert Park
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve the Agreement of Consent to Site
License between the City of Huntington Beach, Verizon , and SCE; and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Th e motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Finance
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
12. 25-518 Approved and authorized a three-year Professional Services Contract with Davis
Farr LLP in the amount of $224,820 to perform financial audit services
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Davis Farr
LLP for Financial Audit Services."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Public Works
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, G r uel , and Williams
None
13. 25-396 Approved and authorized execution of Professional Services Contracts for On -Call
General Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services with Anchor QEA,
Inc.; Ardurra Group, Inc.; AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc.; Bowman Consulting
Group Ltd.; Cannon Corporation; CWE; EEC Environmental; GHD Inc.; H W
Lochner; Harris & Associates, Inc.; HDR Engineering, Inc.; HR Green Pacific, Inc.;
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.; Kabbara Engineering; Kreuzer Consulting Group; Michael Baker
International, Inc.; Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc.; Moffatt & Nichol; Onward
Engineering; Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc.; Proactive Engineering
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 7 of 9
Consultants, Inc.; Psomas; Glenn A. Rick Engineering Company; SA Associates;
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.; TAIT & Associates, Inc.; and Tetra Tech
Tom Herbel, Deputy Public Works Director provided a PowerPoint communication titled Professional
Services Contracts for On-Call General Civil Engineering & Professional Consulting Services , with slides
entitled : Background/Need, Why/Benefits (2), Procurement Process & Evaluati on, Recommendation,
Proposal Example, Invoice Example, and Questions?
Councilman Kennedy confirmed with Director Herbel this item will be followed by additional professional
servfces contracts in the future for other disciplines from other departments, and multiple agencies were
cons:dered for each category; asked how many of these agencies were also awarded contracts five
years ago (Director Herbel will get back to him); track record of vendor's Project Manager performance
resulted in two companies not being used again over the past five years; and a review of actual fees paid
out to consultants.
Director Herbel, City Manager Hopkins, Councilmen Kennedy and Twining d iscussed the difference
between total authorized amount for services and budgeted amounts. Councilman Kennedy reiterated
his point that it makes more sense to tie award amounts to actual budget numbers rather t han what looks
like random caps. Mayor Pro Tern McKeon stated the Finance Department needs quantitative numbers
for accounting purposes and accurate reporting. Councilman Gruel, Director Herbel , and City Attorney
Vigliotta further discussed why Huntington Beach believes cap numbers are important to the process,
considering some municipalities do not use caps.
A motion was made by Kennedy, second Van Der Mark to approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and
Anchor QEA, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and
authoriz e the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the ·
City of Huntington Beach and Ardurra Group, Inc . for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional
Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and AZTEC Engineering Group,
Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2 ,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional
Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Cannon Corporation for On-
Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach
and CWE for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2 ,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and EEC Environmental for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional
Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and GHD, Inc . for On-Call Civil
Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute $2 ,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and H. W.
Lochner for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000 ,000 "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and Harris & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional
Consulting Services"; and approve and authoriz e the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2 ,000,000
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and HDR Engineering, Inc. for
On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor
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July 1, 2025
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and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington
Beach and HR Green Pacific, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services";
and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
$2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Kabbara
Engineering for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and Kreuzer Consulting Group for On-Call Civil Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
$2 ,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker
International, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the
City of Huntington Beach and Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
$2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Moffatt & Nichol
for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and Onward Engineering for On -Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting
Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc .
for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and Proactive Engineering Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and
Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
$2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Psomas for On-
Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach
and Glenn A. Rick Engineering Company for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting
Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and SA Associates for On-Call Civil
Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk ·
to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services";
and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services
Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and TAIT & Associates, Inc . for On-Call Civil
Engineering and Professional Consulting Services"; and approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute $2,000,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Tetra
Tech for On-Call Civil Engineering and Professional Consulting Services".
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
14. 25-492 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern McKeon, Mayor Burns, and Council
Woman Van Der Mark -Potential Co-Location of the Huntington Beach
International Surf Museum at the Main Street Library
Council/PFA Regular Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2025
Page 9 of 9
Mayor Burns read the issue statement to introduce this item.
Council Woman Van Der Mark thanked "PT" Townsend and the Huntington Beach International Surf
Museum (HBISM) Board for their time and input, and noted growth is a good problem to have.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon stated the International Surf Museum could be expected to benefit from
relocating to a high-profile location and this move could also benefit the Art Center/Main Street Library
section of Main Street.
Councilman Kennedy stated his excitement in the potential opportunity to revitalize the International Surf
Museum and Main Street Library through increased pedestrian traffic.
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to direct staff to evaluate the feasibility of co-
locating the HBISM within the underutiliz ed 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.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS -None
ADJOURNMENT -at 7:32 PM a motion was made by Burns, with a se cond by Van Der Mark, to
adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing
Authority on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2 000 Main Street,
Huntington Be ach, California .
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIUPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
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City Clerk-Secretary
City Cl and ex-officio Cler of the C ity Council
of the City of Huntington Beach and Secretary of
the Public Financing Authority of the City of
Huntington Beach, California