Huntington Beach, CA

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with a 4:00 p.m. closed session on labor negotiations, real property at 21091 Pacific Coast Highway, and several lawsuits, followed by a 6:00 p.m. regular meeting. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on the Downtown Business Improvement District assessment for FY 2026-27 and a consent calendar with contracts, grants, and construction awards. Administrative items include a proposed police management union agreement and creation of an Art Center Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2026-27 approving the FY 2026-27 annual assessment for the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District
• Consent calendar: $270,000 contract with Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for state legislative advocacy and $234,000 with Stapleton & Associates for federal legislative advocacy
• Consent calendar: $2,700,000 not-to-exceed contract with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services for workers' compensation third party administration and utilization review
• Consent calendar: award $628,600 contract to Newbuild Construction and Restoration, Inc. for Newland House Museum & Water Tower Restoration, CC1788, and $541,750.28 to Rolcom, Inc. for Main Street Seatwall Improvements, CC1913
• Administrative items: proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Huntington Beach Police Management Association (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029) and Resolution No. 2026-38 establishing an Art Center Advisory Committee

Zoning Administrator

Design Review Board

The Huntington Beach Design Review Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:30 PM in Room B-8 at the Civic Center, 2000 Main Street. The board will consider Design Review No. 26-003, a request to review the design, colors, and materials for modifying an existing flagpole wireless communication facility at 6565 Edinger Avenue. Staff recommends the board recommend approval to the Zoning Administrator with suggested conditions of approval. The board will also vote on minutes from its September 10, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

• Design Review No. 26-003: modify existing flagpole wireless facility at 6565 Edinger Avenue to 54 feet overall height, widening canister to 20 inches for one antenna and six RRHs
• Recommended action: recommend approval of Design Review No. 26-003 to the Zoning Administrator with suggested conditions of approval
• Consent calendar item 26-858: approve September 10, 2026 Design Review Board meeting minutes
• Public comments: 4 minutes per person, no donating time to others; board cannot act on non-agendized items
• Next regular meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM, Room B-8

Harbor Commission

Southeast Area Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Huntington Beach Southeast Area Committee regular meeting. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed beyond the meeting notice itself.

Finance Commission

The Huntington Beach Finance Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve minutes and several commissioner-submitted items for discussion. Topics include a Sports Complex recommendation and audit update, a financial forecast with FTE costs, a request to create a 4th of July subcommittee, legal guidance on recommendations and contract violations, an AI discussion with Big Swann Consulting, and a budget tool update. No final action is expected on these discussion items unless agendized.

• Approve minutes of August 26, 2026
• Sports Complex recommendation and audit update (Commissioner Chennault)
• Financial forecast, FTE costs, and non-departmental budget (Commissioner Cicerone)
• Request to create 4th of July subcommittee with performance reports (Commissioner Chennault)
• Discussion of AI and review of Big Swann Consulting agreement (Commissioner Chennault)

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed live/work developments: one at 712-714 Pacific Coast Highway and another at 210-218 3rd Street. The Commission will consider approving coastal development permits, administrative permits, and conditional use permits for both projects, including participation in the Downtown Parking In-Lieu Program. No other items are on the agenda.

• Coastal Development Permit 26-003/Admin Permit 26-002/CUP 26-009 for two 2,900 sq ft live/work units at 712-714 PCH, with rooftop decks and ground-floor commercial, plus parking in-lieu for two spaces
• Coastal Development Permit 25-013/Admin Permit 25-004/CUP 26-017 for five 3,000 sq ft live/work units at 210-218 3rd Street, each with 650 sq ft ADU, rooftop decks, and ground-floor commercial, plus parking in-lieu for five spaces
• CEQA categorical exemption (Class 3) recommended for the PCH project
• Downtown Specific Plan Final EIR No. 08-001 coverage recommended for the 3rd Street project
• Appeal fees: $2,855 for single-family owners, $4,582 for others, due within 10 days of decision

Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board

The Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board will hold a regular meeting, including a closed session to discuss a request by Jerry Martinez to modify his benefit under the plan, with a possible decision announced in open session. The board will also review the plan's actuarial valuation and quarterly portfolio reviews from BFSG and U.S. Bank. Public comments are welcome on agenda items or community interest.

• Closed session to discuss Jerry Martinez's benefit modification request, including review of a legal opinion
• Possible open-session announcement of decision on Martinez's request
• Review of plan's actuarial valuation and potential investment strategy changes
• BFSG Retirement Plan Quarterly Investment Review
• U.S. Bank Portfolio Review

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee with no listed agenda items beyond the meeting itself. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled.

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee is reviewing the 2026 event calendar and planning for remaining year events. The committee will also discuss planning for the 2027 calendar.

• Review/plan 2026 City Celebration Events/250 Semiquincentennial Calendar
• September: Echoes of Bravery: Civil War Valor & 9/11 Resolve
• October: Wings of Freedom
• November: Honoring the Brave – Saluting our Veterans
• December: Seasons of Remembrance & Reflection

Historic Resources Board

The Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the Newland House Restoration project, receive reports from the Treasurer, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board, and review various committee updates. The agenda includes public comments, approval of August minutes, and discussions on plaques, demolition reports, education, outreach, and a potential Oral History Program.

• Discuss Newland House Restoration project
• Approve minutes from August 19, 2026 meeting
• Receive Treasurer's Report
• Discuss plaque and signage requests
• Discuss creation of an Oral History Program

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The regular September 16, 2026 meeting of the Citizen's Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Utilities Yard, 19021 Huntington Street, Huntington Beach, CA.

• Meeting cancelled for September 16, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Location: Utilities Yard, 19021 Huntington Street, Huntington Beach, CA

Zoning Administrator

The Huntington Beach Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on three permit requests: a 26-foot landmark sign at the pier entrance, a two-story home addition, and a Verizon wireless facility on an existing tower. Each item includes a recommendation to approve the permit and find the project exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes public comment periods and procedural items.

• Coastal Development Permit 26-015 / Conditional Use Permit 26-016 for a 26-ft 'WELCOME TO SURF CITY USA®' sign at 1 Main Street
• Coastal Development Permit 26-013 for a 2,300 sq ft addition to a residence at 16252 Tisbury Circle
• Conditional Use Permit 26-011 for a Verizon Wireless facility on a SoCal Edison tower at 19250 Brookhurst Street
• CEQA exemptions recommended for all three projects (Class 11 and Class 1)

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority will hold a closed session on labor negotiations with police and fire associations and litigation, then reconvene publicly to consider consent calendar items including several construction contracts, grant acceptances, and a proposal to create an Art Center Committee. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, a business highlight, and a Constitution Day commendation.

• Award $628,600 construction contract to Newbuild Construction for Newland House Museum & Water Tower Restoration
• Award $388,625 contract to South Shore Marine Construction for Huntington Harbour Dock Demolition and Replacement
• Approve $270,000 state and $234,000 federal legislative advocacy contracts
• Accept $100,000 ABC grant for enforcing alcohol sales laws
• Consider creating an Art Center Committee

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider four design review items: a Verizon wireless facility on an existing SoCal Edison tower, a landmark sign at the pier, a redesign of 13 beach restroom roofs, and two live/work units on Pacific Coast Highway. The board will recommend approval or denial to the Zoning Administrator, Director of Community Development, or Planning Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the August 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Verizon wireless facility at 19250 Brookhurst Street (DRB No. 26-011)
• Landmark sign 'WELCOME TO SURF CITY USA®' at 1 Main Street, 26 ft. tall (DRB No. 26-012)
• Redesign of 13 beach restroom roofs along boardwalk between Beach Boulevard and Seapoint Street (DRB No. 26-013)
• Two 2,900 sq. ft. three-story live/work units with commercial space at 712 Pacific Coast Highway (DRB No. 26-001)
• Approve August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Community & Library Services Commission

The Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Commission will vote on dissolving the America 250 Liaison Group and will review a proposed plaque for the Main Street Branch Library's 75th anniversary. The agenda also includes informational updates on Greer Park South, a golf tournament opportunity drawing, and the department's August report.

• Dissolution of the America 250 Liaison Group (action item)
• Review of Main Street Branch Library 75th anniversary plaque design and installation
• CIP update: Greer Park South
• 2027 Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournament opportunity drawing announcement
• Library Master Plan Liaison Group update

Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to hold a public hearing and consider an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval for Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006. The project involves building two detached accessory dwelling units at 205 Pecan Avenue. The commission will also vote on approving the meeting minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 for two detached accessory dwelling units measuring approximately 420 sq. ft. and 480 sq. ft. at 205 Pecan Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 23, 2026

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a floating office and restroom at Peter's Landing Marina, with a recommendation to approve. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from April and May. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-033 for a 580 sq. ft. floating office and 420 sq. ft. floating restroom at 16340 Pacific Coast Highway (Peter's Landing Marina)
• CEQA categorical exemption (Class 3) recommended for the marina project
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026

Zoning Administrator

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will hold closed sessions regarding labor negotiations with police and fire associations and real property lease terms. The regular meeting includes decisions on legislative advocacy contracts, park reconfiguration funding, and municipal code amendments.

• Labor negotiations with Police Management Association, Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association, and Fire Management Association
• Real property lease negotiations for 60 Main Street, 61 Main Street, 21091 Pacific Coast Highway, 17732 Goldenwest St, 411 Olive Avenue, and Pasea Hotel and Spa
• $270,000 contract for Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocacy Services
• $234,000 contract for Stapleton & Associates for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services
• $500,000 contract increase for RRM Design Group for Edison Park Reconfiguration

Harbor Commission

The Huntington Beach Harbor Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comments, approval of July minutes, and reports from ad hoc committees. The main substantive items are presentations on the Humbolt Island Bridge Replacement Project and the Davenport Sewer Lift Station. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Humbolt Island Bridge Replacement Project by City Engineer Joe Fuentes
• Presentation on Davenport Sewer Lift Station by Principal Civil Engineer Kyle Hilton
• Approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from Infrastructure, Vessels and Watercraft, and Water Quality Ad Hoc Committees

Finance Commission

The Huntington Beach Finance Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar to approve minutes from three prior meetings. The main business consists of commissioner-submitted discussion items on the city budget process, historical budget deficits and reserve fund use, sports complex subcommittee updates, professional versus non-professional service contracts, and a financial impact subcommittee for a memorandum of understanding. No final action is expected on these discussion items.

• Approve minutes from July 22, August 5, and August 20, 2026 meetings
• Discussion of city budget process and opportunities for improvement
• Discussion of historical budget deficits and use of reserve funds under City Charter
• Sports Complex Subcommittee update with recommendations and payment processing
• Discussion of professional versus non-professional services contracts

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss six items, including an affordable housing agreement amendment, an auto incentive beach parking pass program, and a proposed digital sign deal. The committee can take no action on non-agendized items, and public comments are limited to three minutes per person. The meeting is primarily a discussion and potential recommendation session.

• Essex & Gage Affordable Housing Agreement Amendment
• Auto Incentive Beach Parking Pass Program
• Avant Digital Sign - Proposed Deal Points
• Downtown Code Enforcement Campaign
• Tourism Enhancement Program

Planning Commission

The August 25, 2026 regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is September 8, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to consider establishing a subcommittee as directed by the City Council at its August 18 meeting. Public comments are invited, but no action can be taken on non-agendized items.

• Establishment of a subcommittee as directed by City Council at 8/18 meeting

Historic Resources Board

The Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board is meeting to review a rendering of the America 250 plaque with suggested edits and a memo about the historic significance of the home at 711 Main Street. The board will also receive reports from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board, and discuss various ad-hoc committee topics including plaques, research, education, outreach, and a potential Oral History Program. No final actions are expected on non-agendized items.

• Review of America 250 plaque rendering with board edits
• Review of historic significance memo for 711 Main Street
• Treasurer's report
• Planning Commission and Design Review Board reports
• Discussion of Oral History Program creation

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will review a performance audit of the Sewer Service Fund for fiscal year 2025/26 and receive an update on active Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting also includes approval of the May 20, 2026 minutes and public comments.

• Sewer Service Fund Performance Audit FY 2025/26 (item 26-662)
• Capital Improvement Projects Update presented by Acting City Engineer Joe Fuentes
• Approval of May 20, 2026 minutes (item 26-647)

Zoning Administrator

The Huntington Beach Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on two items. The first is a request to demolish a single-story home and build a larger two-story residence with a rooftop deck at 16471 Malden Circle. The second is a request to modify an existing flagpole wireless facility at 6565 Edinger Avenue, for which staff recommends denial. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 26-010 and Conditional Use Permit No. 26-005 for a new 6,600 sq. ft. two-story home with rooftop deck at 16471 Malden Circle
• CEQA categorical exemption (Class 3) requested for the residence project
• Conditional Use Permit No. 26-003 to modify flagpole wireless facility at 6565 Edinger Avenue (widen canister to 50 inches, add six antennas and six RRHs)
• Recommended action to deny the wireless facility permit

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council and Public Financing Authority will hold a public hearing to authorize applying for an OCTA grant to purchase accessible vans for the Surf City Senior's on the Go! program, with a $43,560 local match. The agenda also includes a closed session on labor negotiations and litigation, plus study sessions on Landify and Sports Complex improvements, and a consent calendar with routine items.

• Public hearing: Resolution No. 2026-34 for OCTA Enhanced Mobility for Seniors & Disabled grant, $43,560 match from Equipment Replacement Fund 325
• Consent item: $1,017,485 payment to DHCS for CalOptima Health intergovernmental transfer agreement
• Consent item: Resolution No. 2026-33 accepting CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant for DUI enforcement and training
• Consent item: Amend WOCWB budget by $4,600,000 to return unexpended cathodic protection funds
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police and fire associations, real property negotiation (APN 110-151-10/11), and multiple litigation items

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee will review and approve the July 13, 2026 minutes, then discuss and plan the remaining 2026 city celebration events, including the August photo contest, September Patriot Day, October Air Show and HBFD Open House, November Veterans Day and tree planting, and December Time Capsule ideas. They will also begin discussing the draft 2027 calendar. No final decisions are expected on non-agendized items.

• Approve minutes from July 13, 2026 meeting
• Plan August 25 photo contest winners event
• September 11 Patriot Day at Pier Plaza at 6pm
• September 15 City Council Meeting Reading of Preamble
• Discuss 2027 calendar draft

Design Review Board

The Huntington Beach Design Review Board will consider two administrative items: a modification to an existing flagpole wireless facility at 6565 Edinger Avenue, and six light poles at the Boys and Girls Club sports field at 2309 Delaware Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of flagpole wireless facility modification (56 ft. tall, 50 in. canister, 6 antennas) at 6565 Edinger Avenue
• Recommendation to deny Design Review No. 26-003 for the Edinger facility
• Review of six 22 ft. light poles at Boys and Girls Club field, 2309 Delaware Street
• Recommendation to approve Design Review No. 26-009 for field lighting
• Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will review and recommend City Council approval of the design and inscription for an America 250 Celebration plaque at Pier Plaza Memorial and a donated America 250 Memorial Bench on City Hall property. The commission will also recognize Eagle Scout projects, receive a recap of the Independence Day celebration, and hear updates on the Grow HB program and the department's monthly report.

• Review and recommend approval of America 250 Celebration plaque design at Pier Plaza Memorial
• Review and recommend approval of Sons of the American Revolution donation and installation of America 250 Memorial Bench on City Hall property
• Recognition of Eagle Scout projects: horseshoe pits at Lake Park, dog bowl at Huntington Central Park Dog Park, bench at Talbert Park
• Independence Day Celebration recap by Senior Supervisor Milan Vukoje
• Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes