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City Council/Public Financing Authority Regular Meeting and
Special Meeting of the Housing Authority
City of Huntington Beach
Tuesday,August19,2025
3 :30 PM -Council Chambers
6:00 PM -Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
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:1/huntingtonbeach .legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
3:30 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALLED TO ORDER -3:30 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 ITEMS (1-Minute Time Limit due to number
of Closed Session items) -5 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers ' comments indicates their approx imate starting time in
the archived video located at https:l/huntingtonbeach./egistar.com/Ca/endar.aspx.
Cheryl Faink, Unite for Freedom Volunteer, commented on voter history from the 2022 and 2024 General
Elections. (00:03:31)
Unnamed speaker commented on the 2026 General Election. Mayor Burns requested that speakers
commenting on General Elections complete a blue card for follow-up. (00:04:41 )
George Aguirre commented on United Sovereign Americans independent audit of the California 2024
General Election . (00:06:26)
Unnamed Speaker commented on request for legal action before the California 2026 General Election to
restore public confidence in the election system . (00:07:43)
Unnamed Speaker commented on the proposed resolution to support efforts to protect th e fundamental
right to choose representatives . (00:08:48)
Mayor Burns read titles for Closed Session Items #1 regarding Conference with Labor
Negotiators and Employee Organization: Marine Safety Management Association (MSMA), and #2
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regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators and Employee Organization: Surf City Lifeguard
Employee's Association (SCLEA). ·
A motion was made by McKeon , with a second by Van Der Mark, to recess to Closed Session.
RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION -3:40 PM
CLOSED SESSION
1. 25-654 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).
2. 25-655 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. 25-656 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education
Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach , et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379.
4. 25-657 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Huntington Beach for Responsible Growth, et
al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Case No.: 30-2024-01439594.
5. 25-658 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LIT IGATION. (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Flanders (Emily) v. City of Huntington Beach;
OCSC Case No: 30-2023-01328127.
6. 25-659 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.
7. 25-660 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION . (Paragraph (1) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Yeung (Christian) v. The Bungalow Hunti ngton
Beach, LLC, et al.; USDC Case No: 8:23-cv-01573 MWC (DFMx).
8. 25 -661 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.
9. 25-662 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code
section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1 ).
6 :00 PM -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 3 of 16
RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING AND CALLED TO
ORDER A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY -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.
10. 25-631 Huntington Beach Police Department Chaplain Jeff Lopez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Led by Council Woman Van Der Mark
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY -None
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
Councilman Kennedy described how to locate the new Sober Living Houses document on the City's
website and reviewed how residents can request a replacement street sign.
Council Woman Van Der Mark reported representatives from Ramat Gan, Israel were in Huntington
Beach this past weekend when their Twin City partnership with Huntington Beach was formalized.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
11. 25-596 Jesse Hayes Presentation
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon presented a certificate of accommodation to Jesse Hayes to acknowledge his e-
bike accident, remarkable recovery, and his commitment to serve as an ambassador fore-bike safety.
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 #15 (2 email
communications) and Administrative Items #27 (1 email communication).
Mayor Burns announced that Public Hearing Item #26 (25-671) will be Opened and Continued
Open to the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Time Limit) -18 Speakers
The number [hh:mm:ss] following the speakers' comments indicates their approximate starting time in
the archived video located at https://huntingtonbeach .legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Craig Sheets commented on several environmental and drug-related issues. (00 :27:02)
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Ken Inouye commented on what he described as City Council lack of financial accountability and
properly addressing public safety issues. (00:29:46)
Pat Goodman commented on Consent Calendar Item #14 regarding position on legislation pending
before the State Legislature. (00:31:17)
Unnamed speaker commented on Administrative Item #27 regarding appointing Jason Schmitt to the
position of City Treasurer for the City of Huntington Beach . (00:33 : 12)
Andrew Einhorn commented on specific public comments made by Mayor Burns which he believes show
lack of dignity and decorum. (00:35:12)
Tim Geddes commented on decisions made by Councilmembers which he believes do not demonstrate
serving with honor and in many instances have resulted in wasted funds. Mayor Burns asked him to
complete a blue card if he would like to meet in person to discuss further. (00:36:34)
Unnamed Speaker commented on recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities.
(00:38:12)
Perry Clitheroe commented on Consent Calendar Item #25 regarding the grant for Complete Streets
Project (Magnolia Corridor) specifically related to ease of bicycle transportation and safety. (00 :39 :31)
Unnamed speaker commented on several City Council decisions, including Consent Calendar Item #14
regarding position on legislation pending before the State Legislature and Admin istrative Item #27
regarding appointing Jason Schmitt to the position of City Treasurer for the City of Huntington Beach .
(00:42:32)
Amory Hanson commented on Council Members Item #28 regarding strategic activation opportunities in
Huntington Beach to engage in Olympic-related programming , partnerships and activation efforts.
(00:44:38)
Unnamed speaker commented on Consent Calendar Items #14 to consider a position on legislation
pending before the State legislature and #15 to adopt Resolution No. 2025-57 , clarifying that Resolution
No . 2023-41 is no longer in effect. (00:45:25)
Chris Kluwe commented on the proposed surveillance cameras in Oak View and Consent Calendar Item
#14 to consider position on legislation pending before the State legislature. (00:47:50)
Unnamed speaker commented on Consent Calendar Item #14 to consider a position on legislation
pending before the State legislature . (00:50:16)
Shawn Wood, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board , announced Taste HB
on Sunday, August 24, at the Sports Complex and encouraged everyone to attend. (00:53: 17)
Monica Asbury expressed her gratitude for Police Chief Parra and several Huntington Beach Police and
Fire Officers who were instrumental in the successful event for Huntington Beach residents Henry and
Owen. (00 :53:58)
Justine Makoff, Free Rein Foundation, Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, shared appreciation
for the successful Cattle Baron's Ball fundraiser on August 9th . She also announced the Therapeutic
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Riding Center's Hula and Horses fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd and encouraged everyone to
support this non-profit organization as well. (00:57 :22)
Unnamed Speaker, an Occupational Therapy Program student at Santa Ana College, commented on the
amazing work of the Free Reign Foundation and described some of the additional services now offered
which focus on well-being and mental health . (00:59:41)
Unnamed Speaker commented on how family is treated by officials when a loved one dies in their home .
Mayor Burns invited the speaker to complete a blue card and set up a meeting with Chief Parra to better
understand procedures. (01 :01 :24)
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS -None
AB 1234 REPORTING -None
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES -None
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT -None
NOTE: The Minutes reflect the original agendized order rather than actual order items were
addressed during this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 12 -25)
Mayor Burns pulled Items #18 and #24, Mayor Pro Tern McKeon pulled #25 , Councilman Kennedy pulled
#19 , Councilmen Williams and Twining pulled #21 for further discuss ion .
City Clerk
12. 25-632 Approved and Adopted Minutes
A motion was made by Burns , second McKeon to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing
Authority regular meeting minutes of July 15, 2025.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES:
13. 25-619
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
Received and Filed the City Clerk's quarterly listing of professional services
contracts filed in the City Clerk's Office between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Burns, second McKeon to receive and file the "List of Professional Services
Contracts Approved by Department Heads and Submitted to the Office of the City Clerk during the period
of April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
City Manager
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 6 of 16
14. 25-665 Approved position of opposition to legislation pending before the State Legislature
A motion was made by Burns, second McKeon to oppose Senate Bill 707: open meetings: meeting and
teleconference requirements and issue a letter of opposition.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
15. 25-670
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-57, clarifying that Resolution No. 2023-41 is no longer
in effect
A motion was made by Burns, second McKeon to approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Clarifying the Legal Status of Resolution
No. 2023-41" to reflect the outcome of Measure A
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES:
City Treasurer
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
16. 25-622 Received and Filed the City Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report for June 2025
A motion was made by Burns , second McKeon to received and file the City Treasurer's Quarterly
Investment Report for June 2025, pursuant to Section 18.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of
Huntington Beach.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES :
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Community and Library Services
17. 25-553 Approved and authorized execution of Professional Services Contracts for On-Call
Multi-Discipline Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architectural Engineering
and Professional Consulting Services with Bureau Veritas North America,Jnc.,
Dahlin Group Inc., David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., M. Arthur Gensler
& Associates, Inc. (Gensler), Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc., HAI Hirsch &
Associates, Inc ., IDS Group, Inc., Johnson Favaro, LLP, Michael Baker International ,
Inc., NUVIS, PBK Architects, Inc., RDC-S111, Inc., OBA Studio One Eleven, RJM
Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, SVA Architects, Inc., and Verde Design, Inc.
each in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a three-year term Approve and
authorize Amendment No. 2 to extend the contract terms for two additional years
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for On-Call Architectural Engineering & Professional Consulting Services for
Kitchell/CEM, Inc. and Westberg White, Inc.
A motion was made by Burns, second McKeon to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Bureau Veritas
North America, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architectural Engineering, and
Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) over a
three-year term; arid, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Dahlin Group, Inc. for On-Call
Architectural Engineering , Landscape Arch itectural Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services"
in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) over a three-year term ; and , approve and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Professional Services Contract between the City of
Huntington Beach and David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc. for On-Call Architectural
Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount
not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) over a three-year term; and , approve and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to ex ecute a "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach
and Arthur M. Gensler, Jr. & Associates, Inc . (Gensler) for On-Call Architectural Engineering,
Landscape Architectural Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed
One Million Dollars ($1 ,000 ,000) over a three -year term ; and , approve and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a "Professional Servi ces Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Gillis +
Panichapan Architects, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering , Landscape Architectural
Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars
($1 ,000,000) over a three-year term ; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to ex ecute a
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and HAI Hirsch & Associates,
Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering , and Professional
Consulting Services" in an amount not to ex ceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) over a three-year
term ; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to ex ecute a "Professional Services Contract
between the City of Huntington Beach and IDS Group, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineer ing,
Lands cape Architectural Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to ex ceed
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) over a three -year term; and , approve and authori z e the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Johnson
Favaro, LLP for On-Call Architectural Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering , and
Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000 ,000) over a
three-year term; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc. for On-
Call Arc hitectural Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering, and Professional Consulting
Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000,000) over a t hree-year term ; and,
approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to ex ecute a "Profe ssional Se rvices Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and NUVIS for On-Call Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architectural
Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) over a three-year term; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and PBK Architects, Inc. for On-
Call Architectural Engin eering, Landscape Architectural Engineering, and Professional Consulting
Services" in an amount not to ex ceed One Million Dollars ($1 ,000 ,000) over a three -year term ; and,
approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to ex ec ute a "Profess ional Service s Co ntract between
th e City of Huntington Beach and RDC-S111, Inc., DBA Studio One Eleven for On-Call Architectural
Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering , and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount
not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) over a three -year term ; and , approve and authoriz e th e
Mayor and City Clerk to ex ecute a "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach
and RJM Design Group, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architectural
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Engineering, and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) over a three-year term ; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
"Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and RRM Design Group for On-
Call Architectural Engineering, Landscape Architectural Engineering, and Professional Consulting
Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) over a t hree-year term; and,
approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a "Professional Services Contract between
the City of Huntington Beach and SVA Architects, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering , Landscape
Architectural Engineering, and Professional Consulting Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000) over a three-year term; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Verde Design, Inc.
for On-Call Architectural Engineering , Landscape Architectural Engineering, and Professional Consulting
Services" in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) over a three-year term. Approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 between the City of Huntington
Beach and Kitche/1/CEM, Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering & Professional Consulting Services
to extend the term for two additional years until July 19, 2027; and , approve and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute Amendment No . 2 between the City of Huntington Beach and Westberg White,
Inc. for On-Call Architectural Engineering & Professional Consulting Services to extend the term for two
additional years until July 19, 2027 .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Community Development
18. 25-329 TABLED execution of the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement
between the City of Huntington Beach and Nash-Holland 18750 Delaware Investors,
LLC
Mayor Burns pulled this item to clarify why it took so long to determine whether these changes needed to
be made and asked how the changes affect the City.
Charles Kovac, Housing Manager, presented a PowerPoint communication titled First Amendment to the
Affordable Housing Agreement -18750 Delaware Street, with slides entitled: Background, Proposed
Unit Mix Adjustment, Recommendations, and Questions?
Mayor Burns and Jennifer Villasenor, Community Development Director, discussed the fact that the
original Proposed Unit Mix Adjustment was based upon entitlement or conceptual plans. As the facility
was constructed it became obvious the count for two-bedroom and three-bedroom units had been
incorrect. This item updates the Unit Mix Adjustment to reflect reality.
Councilman Kennedy confirmed the total number of units has remained the same, and it is only the mix
of types of units that is being adjusted.
Director Villasenor noted it is in the City's interest to approve this because it increases the number of
units available at market rates, which increases property taxes, and it keeps this project within code
requirements .
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Councilmembers and staff continued the discussion and noted this project was added to the Beach
Edinger Corridor Specific Plan in 2020; confirmed that this readjustment of unit types does not contradict
any State or local codes but rather brings the project into alignment with all codes ; discussed density and
open space waivers approved for this project; clarified that the builders made this error, not the City;
discussed the pros and cons of approving, or not approving, this item, noting that if it is not approved , the
project would be a bit out of alignment with current code; and Director Villasenor noted that staff would
not have made the recommendation to approve this item if there were any downsides for the City.
A motion was made by Burns, second Kennedy to TABLE this item to September 2, 2025, City Council
meeting to allow more time to consider the situation .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : Twining , Kennedy, McKean, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
NOES: None
19 . 25-637 TABLED Execution of the Third Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement
and the Second Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions to Extend Affordability Covenants by One Year for the Five Points
Senior Villas Project
Councilman Kennedy pulled this item to get clarification on: 1) when an Affordable Housing Agreement
expires does the project go to market rates; 2) if owners felt that rent stability is an issue, do they not
have the right to raise rents; and 3) what is the point of an Affordable Housing Agreement extension?
Manager Kovac stated in this case stability is related to the seniors who are living there. The City
typically asks for three-year extensions, but this t ime the investors said they only need one year to
consider their long-term options such as if a project needs to be rehabbed or assessed fo r potential
improvements. The investors may even extend the agreement if the City was to provide a loan for
rehabilitation . The investors and the City are interested in providing stability for the seniors living there .
Councilman Kennedy stated that the City should not be in the lending business and suggested a policy
that when a renter leases an affordable housing unit, a termination date should be part of the agreement.
Director Villasenor ex plained that the benefit to the City of approving the extension is having the
affordability covenant continue . The builder/investors are voluntarily asking to keep covenants recorded
on this property for low-income seniors.
Councilman Kennedy countered that the City should be the d river and demand a ten-year agreement
with no loan from the City.
Councilmembers and staff noted that approving this extension is doing a favor for the City's senior
citizens ; the City doesn't have the right to tell the owners how long they must provide affordable senior
housing ; their understanding that this one-y ea r ex tension is for the benefit of the senior citizen re sidents ;
that affordable housing procedures include residents being informed of agreement ending dates; the
discussions have not yet discovered developer's plans , but the intent at this point is t o assure the senior
resid e nts will have at least on e more year of affordable rates while providing the developer another year
to decide their plan of action .
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Mayor Pro Tern McKeon stated that Councilmembers should infuse best practices from the private sector
so that the City doesn't ex perience gaps or liability. In this situation , he believes it behooves Council to
e xpect a ten-year covenant extension. Manager Kovac noted the City's original request was for another
three-year extension and the developers returned asking for a one-year extension . He added it could
become a negotiated situation where the developers may ask for a loan from Housing Funds with a ten-
year agreement but doubts they would accept an offer for a ten-year agreement if they did not want to
accept a three-year agreement.
Councilmembers asked what the consequences could be for a decision made at this time. Manager
Kovac stated if this agreement extension is not approved , the developer could let the agreement expire
and return to market rates which would negatively impact the senior residents who would lose their
affordable housing rates . Councilmember Kennedy stated for the record that he believes the City needs
to do a better job of negotiating, especially when negotiating on behalf of the City's senior residents
Mayor Burns confirmed with Manager Kovacs that if the affordable housing agreement expires, and the
rates return to market rates , the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers are
increased by the number of units in that agreement. Community Development Director Villasenor
explained that generally when there are affordable units at risk of becoming market rate , there need to be
plans to try and keep them as affordable units or plans for replacement affordable units.
A motion was made by McKeon, second Kennedy to TABLE this item to next City Council meeting on
September 2, 2025, to allow time to negotiate at least a three-year or five-year agreement extension.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES :
Police
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
20. 25-638 Adopted Resolution No. 2025-55 authorizing the acceptance of FY25/26 Cannabis
Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) funding from the Californ ia Highway Patrol to
support DUI enforcement and officer training
A motion was made by Burns , second McKeon to approve and authorize the execution of grant
agreement FY25/26 CTFGP Law Enforcement-Huntington Beach Police Department and adopt
Resolution No. 2025-55, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing the
Chief of Police to Accept Grant Funds from the State of California Department of California Highway
Patrol for DUI Saturation Patrols and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) Training ."
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES:
NOES :
21. 25-635
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Adopted Resolution No. 2025-53 Updating the Uniform Bail Schedule for Parking
Violations & Establishing CPI-Based Annual Adjustments
Councilman Williams pulled this item to clarify this is an effort to update rates that haven't changed in
over five years . He noted he does not usually support efforts that will increase costs for residents
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however, it is expected that these new fees will provide an approximately $1 M increase in revenue for
the General Fund. He stated if the expected increased funding was prioritized for Public Safety
enhancements, then the effort would have his support.
City Attorney Mike Vigliotta stated that direction for use of funds was not agendized, therefore the item
needs to stand as originally presented. He added a plan for spending the money can be presented at a
future meeting if the Council so desires.
Councilman Twining stated support for the amended item and invited Police Lt. Archer to provide a brief
overview of how Huntington Beach compares to immediately surrounding communities with regards to
parking violations and fees.
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon stated that earmarking revenue can be a slippery slope and noted that revenue
comes in through the General Fund and it is up to Councilmembers to provide the oversight regarding
how those funds are disbursed through the budgetary process.
Councilman Kennedy and Lt . Archer discussed that if an individual can show proof they do have a
valid/current disability placard/plate within 30 days of a citation, the fine may be reduced to $25 and this
is reviewed on a case-by-case situation.
Councilmembers and Lt. Archer discussed oversized vehicle, RV and trailer issues which are being
addressed, and asked if there is any mechanism to designate increased revenues for specific
expenditures.
A motion was made by Williams, second Twining to Adopt Resolution No . 2025-53, "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting an Amended Uniform Bail Schedule for Parking
Violations", which rescinds Resolution No. 2020-53 and approves an updated Uniform Bail Schedule for
parking violations, as outlined in Exhibit A. The resolution also establishes a $25 administrative fee for
late payment of parking citations in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 40207(a) and
introduces an annual adjustment to parking fines based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Los
Angeles-Riverside-Orange County region. This CPI adjustment will be annually applied automatically to
help ensure that fines remain equitable and reflect changes in inflation, as amended to direct staff to
allocate the aRticipated additioRal reveRue of approKimate!y $1M from the updated ParkiRg FiRe
Schedule exclusively for Public Safety ERhaRcemeRts, iRcludiRg a secoRd AdmiRistrative Fire
CaptaiR positioR costiRg approximately $289,500, aRd direct aRy excess fuRds to the Poliee
DepartmeRt to he speRt at the discretioR of the Police Chief. These fuRds Vlill he tracked
separately aRd staff will provide quarterly reports OR its use to eRsure funds are not absorbed
iRto the general operations vlithout ove.-:sight to return with a study on allocating use for the
anticipated additional revenue.
The motion failed by the vote on the substitute motion.
A substitute motion was made by McKeon, second Van Der Mark to adopt Resolution No. 2025-53, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting an Amended Uniform Bail
Schedule for Parking Violations", which rescinds Resolution No . 2020-53 and approves an updated
Uniform Bail Schedule for parking violations, as outlined in Exhibit A. The resolution also establishes a
$25 administrative fee for late payment of parking citations in accordance with California Vehicle Code
Section 40207(a) and introduces an annual adjustment to parking fines based on the Consumer Price
Index (CPI) for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County region . This CPI adjustment will be annually
applied automatically to help ensure that fines remain equitable and reflect changes in inflation.
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 12 of 16
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES :
Public Works
Twining , Kennedy, McKean , Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Wil liams
None
22. 25-444 Approved and Accepted the Public Improvements, Released the Securities for, and
Accepted a Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Public Improvements in Tract
19136 and Released Guarantee and Warranty Bond for Gisler Park Improvements
A motion was made by Burns , second McKean to accept the public improvements constructed and
dedicated for public use with Tract 19136, and instruct the City Clerk to record t he Notice of Acceptance
of Public Improvements (Attachment 2) with the Orange County Recorde r; and , release the securities for
the Public Improvements -Faithful Performance Bond No. US00121915SU22A and Labor and Materials
Bond No. US00121915SU22Aand Monumentation Bond No. US0012 1913SU22A; and , accept
Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. US00121915SU22A-M (Attachment 3); the security furnished for
guarantee and warranty for public improvements, and instruct the City Clerk to file the bond with the City
Treasurer; and , release Guarantee and Warranty Bond No. US00121914SU22A-M for Gisler Park
Improvements; and , instruct the City Clerk to notify the developer, Lennar Homes of California , LLC , of
this action , and the City Treasurer to notify the Surety, XL Specialty Insurance Company, of this act io n .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES: Twining , Kennedy, McKeon , Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
NOES: None
23. 25-624 Approved Sole Source Procurement Request with Hadronex Inc., dba SmartCover
Systems, for Sanitary Sewer System Manhole SmartCovers (SmartCovers)
A motion was made by Burns , second McKeon to Approve Sole Source Procurement Request with
Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems , for the servicing of SmartCovers .
The motion car ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES :
NOES:
24. 25-628
Twining , Kennedy, McKean , Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel , and Williams
None
Accepted the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorized execution of a
construction contract with Southland Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $138,000.00 for
the City-Owned Building (dba. Park Bench Cafe) Roofing and Siding Improvements,
CC-1789; approve supplemental construction costs; and authoriz ed 15% in
contingency funds
Mayor Burns pulled this item to clarify how a re-roofing project can be this expensive . Publ ic W orks
Di rector Chau Vu explained the scope for this project is not just shingles for the roof, but also includes
installing new drainage, full siding replacement, fascia , awning and painting. City Manager Travis
Hopkins stated this is the lowest bid and staff recommended approving it .
Council/Pf A Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 13 of 16
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid
submitted by Southland Roofing, Inc.in the amount of $120,000.00; and , B) Reject bids 1 -3, as non-
responsive due to bid violations; and, 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 Southland Roofing , Inc. in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
NOES: None
25. 25-630 Approved and accepted the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Grant
for Complete Streets Project (Magnolia Corridor); and approved appropriation of
funds
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon pulled this item to ask Public Works Director Chau Vu to present a PowerPoint
communication titled Magnolia Street Corridor Streets Improvements, to explain where funding is coming
from and describe the types of improvements including streets, trees, landscaped medians, roadways,
sidewalks , and bike enhancements. Director Vu noted that design concepts will go through Caltrans for
clearance which will take some time and construction is expected to be done during the summer to avoid
interference with the school schedule.
Councilman Gruel and Director Vu discussed the process required to determine whether it will be
possible to include a two-way bicycle lane as a public speaker requested earlier in this meeting.
A motion was made by McKeon, second Burns to approve and accept the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) grant for $4,687 ,000; and, approve the appropriation of $4,687 ,000 in grant award
funding to the OCTA Complete Streets Projects business unit for the Magnolia Street Corridor Complete
Streets project, account number 130185003; and , authorize the Public Works Director to execute
necessary documents and agreements.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKean, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
PUBLIC HEARING
26. 25-671 CONTINUED Open Certification of Environmental Impact Report No. 25-003 (Pacific
Airshow Huntington Beach) to the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting
Mayor Burns opened the Public Hearing for Item #26 (25 -671).
A motion was made by Burns, second Van Der Mark to Continue Open Certification of Environmental
Impact Report No. 25-003 to the September 2, 2025, City Council meeting .
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Twining, Kennedy, McKeon, Burns , Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 14 of 16
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
27. 25-626 Approved and Adopted Resolution No. 2025-56 Appointing Jason Schmitt to the
Position of City Treasurer for the City of Huntington Beach
Councilman Kennedy clarified , for those asking who Jason Schmitt is , that Jason is a highly qualified
candidate as a magna cum laude Harvard graduate with experience as CEO and CFO of some large
institutions . Councilman Kennedy added he was unaware that Mr. Schmitt had donated to his campaign
fund and believes that Huntington Beach will benefit from Mr. Schmitt's extensive knowledge .
Council Woman Van Der Mark stated that Mr. Schmitt brings extensive experience in finance , law and
organizational management, in both corporate and government settings , along with his MBA and law
degree from Harvard. She is excited to support him as the Treasurer of Huntington Beach .
Councilman Twining stated that as one Council member who interviewed various candidates for this
position , Jason stood out as the best. He, too, was unaware that Jason had contributed to his campaign
fund until he read the Surf City Sentinel Facebook blog .
Mayor Pro Tern McKeon stated he looks for opportunities to fuse private sector with government and
stated his expectation that Jason will continue the great legacy of retired City Treasurer Alicia Backstrom.
Mayor Burns noted that he was also on the Ad Hoc Committee to interview applicants, and it was easy to
see Jason was the top candidate.
Mayor Burns amended this item to include disbanding the City Council Ad Hoc Committee created to
interview applicants.
A motion was made by Van Der Mark, second Twining to appoint Jason Schmitt to the position of City
Treasurer for the City of Huntington Beach; and approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-56, "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Appointing Jason Schmitt as City
Treasurer and Setting the Salary Rate and Assigning Certain Benefits for the Appointed City Treasurer,"
as amended to disband the City Council Ad Hoc Committee created to interview applicants.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES :
Twining , Kennedy, McKeon , Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
None
ADMINISTERED OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED CITY TREASURER
Supervisor Janet Nguyen , Orange County Board of Supervisors, administered the Oath of Office for
Jason Schmitt as Huntington Beach City Treasurer.
Jason thanked Councilmembers for the faith they have placed in him as a steward for Huntington Beach.
He stated he has decades of experience as CEO and Fortune 500 senior executive positions. He added
his job priorities will be transparency in collecting the taxes and prudence in investing those funds to
stretch Huntington Beach's dollars further. He believes it is critical to help everyone save more so they
can live better.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 15 of 16
28. 25-651 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tern McKeon, Councilman Gruel, and
Council Woman Van Der Mark -Strategic Activation Opportunities in Huntington
Beach
Mayor Pro Tern McKean introduced this item by explaining it is an effort to roll out the red carpet for
business in Huntington Beach . He added the current focus is Olympic engagement in key areas: .
coordination with Olympic organizers and media entities; potential to serve as a location for Olympic
media coverage, live broadcasts or IOC-led programming to expand Olympic regional footprint; use of
local facilities for training or practice; hosting or supporting international delegation activities; and
planning Olympic themed community events .
Council Woman Van Der Mark and Councilman Gruel expressed their desire to have a plan in place that
can streamline the process and encourage local businesses to actively engage in opportunities to bring
Olympic business and visitors to Huntington Beach. The expectation is that a system and procedure will
be in place that can also be utilized for on-going opportunities.
Mayor Burns thanked Former Councilmember and local business owner Erik Peterson for making the call
that really started the ball rolling for this effort.
A motion was made by McKean, second Van Der Mark to direct the City Manager to implement a plan
(as described above), in coordination with appropriate City departments and Visit Huntington Beach , to
explore opportunities for the City of Huntington Beach to engage in Olympic-related programming,
partnerships, and activation efforts leading up to and during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. The Plan
should include development of a policy to streamline the process for Olympic related activities such as
use of local public or private facilities for training or practice; beach events; cultural activations and public
exhibitions; and Olympic media coverage and community engagement sites.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Twining , Kennedy, McKean, Burns, Van Der Mark, Gruel, and Williams
NOES: None
29. 25-652 Approved Item Submitted by Council Woman Van Der Mark, Councilman Kennedy,
and Councilman Gruel -Sand Replenishment
Council Woman Van Der Mark introduced this item by explaining the beach is one of the City's biggest
assets and everything possible should be done to protect the beaches. The intent is to ask staff for a
Study Session to review the history of sand replenishment and review continuous permitting and funding
options .
Councilmen Kennedy and Gruel expressed their pride in supporting this important effort to ensure
Huntington Beach beaches are properly maintained to preserve the coast, recreation , tourism and
ecology.
A motion was made by Van Der Mark, second Gruel to direct the City Manager to provide a presentation
on sand replenishment at an upcoming Study Session. The presentation should include how the City can
advocate at the local , state, and federal levels for support of continuous permitting and funding cycles
while collaborating with local coastal agencies .
Council/PFA Regular Meeting
and Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2025, Page 16 of 16
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
Councilman Williams asked that the City Clerk [City Manager] place an agenda item for the next City
Council meeting, September 2, 2025, to consider directing the allocation of approximately $1 M in
projected revenue from Resolution No . 2025-53 to the Fire and Police Departments for public safety
enhancements.
ADJOURNMENT-at 8 :39 PM, a motion was made by Council Woman Van Der Mark, with a second by
Burns, to adjourn in memory of Fountain Valley Fire Chief Bill McQuaid, to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority on Tuesday, September 2,
2025, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, Californ ia.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIUPUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND
STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT
http://www. huntingtonbeachca. gov
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