Huntington Beach public meetings in 2025

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 25, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular business meeting is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 13, 2026.

Finance Commission

The December 17, 2025 regular meeting of the Finance Commission is canceled. The Commission will instead hold a social event on December 19, 2025. The next regular business meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Meeting canceled
• Holiday social event scheduled for December 19, 2025
• Next regular meeting set for January 28, 2026

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The regular meeting of the Citizens Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission scheduled for December 17, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 21, 2026.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss rezoning a property from industrial to commercial use. The body will also consider adopting the 2025 Model California Construction Codes and designating September 18 as Kolby Aipa Day.

• Proposed rezoning of 19026 Goldenwest Street from Industrial (I) to Commercial (C)
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4343 for 2025 Model California Construction Codes
• Resolution No. 2025-78 to declare September 18 as Kolby Aipa Day
• Closed session negotiations regarding 21 & 22 Main Street lease/payment terms
• Closed session labor negotiations with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association and Police Management Association

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review the design, colors, and materials for seven streetlight replacements along Pacific Coast Highway between Main Street and First Street. The board is asked to recommend approval of Design Review No. 25-011 to the Director of Community Development.

• Review of streetlight enhancement design on PCH
• Recommendation to approve Design Review No. 25-011
• Replacement of seven streetlights between Main St. and First St.

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, is cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 14, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled for December 10, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval for a residential project. The body will consider whether to approve permits for the demolition of a home and the construction of a new three-story dwelling.

• Appeal 25-870: Proposal to demolish a two-story residence and build a 5,671 sq. ft. three-story single-family dwelling at 16741 Carousel Lane
• Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 24-016 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-011
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 23, 2025, and receive reports from three ad hoc committees. The body will also hear a special presentation on Harbor Construct Permitting.

• Approval of October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee report
• Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee report
• Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee report
• Presentation on Harbor Construct Permitting

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a request to demolish an existing residence and construct a new 3,936 sq. ft. two-story single-family dwelling with a 719 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a 200 sq. ft. rooftop deck at 19272 Congress Circle.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-019 for new residence and ADU at 19272 Congress Circle
• Request to demolish existing residence and construct 3,936 sq. ft. two-story dwelling
• Request to construct 719 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• Request to construct 200 sq. ft. rooftop deck
• Request to find project categorically exempt from CEQA

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct the election of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem following the conclusion of Mayor Pat Burns's term. The agenda includes public comments, committee announcements, and the City Manager's report.

• Election of new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Presentation of Mayor's HB Excellence Award
• City 2025 Retrospect by outgoing Mayor Burns
• Public comments on agenda items
• Council committee appointment announcements

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee will discuss and vote on the Chairman and Co-Chairman positions, review a draft 2026 calendar for city celebrations and the Semiquincentennial, and approve minutes from the October 27 meeting. An upcoming event on California history is also noted for December 10.

• Approval of minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting
• Discussion and vote on Chairman and Co-Chairman
• Upcoming event: "California History" by Chris Epting on Dec. 10 at Central Library
• Review of draft 2026 City Celebration & 250 Semiquincentennial Calendar

Harbor Commission

The November 27, 2025 regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Harbor Commission has been cancelled. The next regular business meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; next meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Planning Commission scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

This is a special meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority held primarily to enter closed session for a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, as authorized by Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2). The only agendized item is the closed session, with no public hearings or action items scheduled. The meeting begins with public comment opportunities before recessing to closed session.

• Closed session under Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2) for one anticipated litigation matter, with revised title referencing an email from Benjamin G. Chew (available in City Clerk's Office).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to develop a vacant site into a commercial service station. The body will consider zoning and general plan amendments to allow for the project.

• Proposed service station at 19026 Goldenwest St. with 14 pumps and two canopies
• Proposed 3,588 sq. ft. drive-thru carwash tunnel with six vacuum stalls
• General Plan Amendment No. 20-001 to change designation from Industrial-Specific Plan to Commercial Neighborhood-Specific Plan
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 20-002 to change designation from Industrial to Commercial
• Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-103 to consolidate eight lots into a 1.32 net acre site

Finance Commission

The Huntington Beach Finance Commission will discuss several items at its November 19 meeting, including year-end budget adjustments and audit entries for FY 2024/25. They will also review presentations on sports complex service contracts, resident discounts, and agreement extensions. Commissioner questions about Community & Library Services and two task force recommendations (efficiency/effectiveness and the Equestrian Center) are also on the agenda.

• FY 2024/25 Year-End Budget Adjustments, Year-End Audit Entries and Transfers Recommendation Review
• Sports Complex presentations on service contracts, resident discounts, and agreement extensions
• Commissioner questions pertaining to Community & Library Services, including Equestrian Center documents
• Task Force recommendation to City Council on 'Efficiency & Effectiveness'
• Task Force recommendation to City Council on the H.B. Equestrian Center

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will decide on tree removals and replacements for two road projects: the Zone 3 Residential Pavement Project and the Bolsa Avenue Arterial Rehabilitation. The commission will also receive informational updates on active Capital Improvement Projects and Beautification, Landscape and Tree items.

• 25-796: Zone 3 Residential Pavement Project - Tree Removals and Tree Replacements
• 25-821: Bolsa Avenue Arterial Rehabilitation - Tree Removals and Tree Replacements
• Informational: Capital Improvement Projects Update by Joe Fuentes
• Informational: Beautification, Landscape and Tree (BLT) items by Denny Bacon
• Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes

Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board

The Board will review quarterly investment reports from BFSG and U.S. Bank. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025, meeting.

• BFSG Retirement Plan Quarterly Investment Review
• U.S. Bank Portfolio Review
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from other city boards, and discuss topics including plaques, signage, demolition research, and oral history programs. The board cannot take action on non-agendized items.

• Approval of 25-916 Draft Minutes
• Receive Planning Commission Report
• Receive Design Review Board Report
• Discuss plaques and signage requests
• Discuss research and demolition reports

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will discuss and vote on several items, including closed-session litigation and labor negotiations, a study session with the Registrar of Voters, and a consent calendar covering budget adjustments, a letter of intent with Archer Aviation for eVTOL pilot program, adoption of the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and an ordinance updating bicycle regulations. Key decisions include approving $4.5 million in year-end transfers to workers' compensation and equipment replacement funds, adopting the 2026 Investment Policy, and amending leases with Tank Farm LC and T-Mobile.

• Authorize letter of intent with Archer Aviation for federal eVTOL pilot program
• Adopt 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Approve $4.5 million transfer to Workers' Compensation and Equipment Replacement Fund from General Fund
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4344 amending bicycle regulations (passed 7-0 on introduction)
• Approve first amendment to T-Mobile lease for cellular antenna on Central Library roof

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review the design of a proposed service station and carwash at 19026 Goldenwest St. The board will also approve the minutes from its October 9, 2025, meeting.

• Approve October 9, 2025, Design Review Board minutes
• Review design of service station and carwash at 19026 Goldenwest St.
• Recommend approval of Design Review No. 20-006 to Planning Commission

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025 is cancelled with no action required. The commission will also be dark in December for the holidays. The next regular meeting is January 14, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled with no action required
• Commission dark in December for holiday season
• Next regular meeting: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2025

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit for a project at 16472 Barnstable Circle. The request seeks demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new 5,148‑sq‑ft, three‑story single‑family dwelling. The board will decide whether to find the project categorically exempt from CEQA and to approve the permits with findings and conditions. Public comments are accepted for agenda and non‑agenda items.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-009 and Coastal Development Permit No. 25-005 for demolition and new 5,148‑sq‑ft residence at 16472 Barnstable Circle

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss ongoing litigation (People v. Huntington Beach), then reconvene for a study session on Archer Aviation's electric aircraft program. In open session, the Council will vote on consent calendar items including adopting a nitrous oxide sales ban, approving a $722,804 fire department payment, and accepting grant funds. Two ordinances will be introduced for first reading: adopting 2025 construction codes and amending bicycle regulations. A council member item on pedestrian and bike safety will also be discussed.

• Closed session on People v. City of Huntington Beach litigation (Case No. 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4342 prohibiting sale or distribution of nitrous oxide
• Introduce Ordinance No. 4343 adopting 2025 Model California Construction Codes with public hearing set for December 16, 2025
• Introduce Ordinance No. 4344 amending bicycle regulations in Municipal Code Chapter 10.84
• Approve $722,804 payment to California Department of Health Care Services for fire department intergovernmental transfer agreement

City Council/Public Financing Authority

This special meeting will conduct a TEFRA public hearing on the issuance of up to $20,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for Pelican Harbor Apartments (formerly Huntington Beach Senior Housing) through the California Municipal Finance Authority. The council will also consider adopting resolutions and amendments to affordable housing agreements related to the project. The item was continued from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on $20,000,000 tax-exempt bond issuance for Pelican Harbor Apartments
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 approving the bond issuance
• Adopt First Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement
• Adopt First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement Containing Covenants
• Adopt First Amendment to City HOME Promissory Note and Inclusionary Housing Promissory Note

Harbor Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Huntington Beach Harbor Commission. The agenda includes approval of minutes from September 25, 2025, and committee reports from the Infrastructure, Vessels and Watercraft, and Water Quality Ad Hoc Committees. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025 meeting
• Reports from Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee
• Reports from Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee
• Reports from Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review meeting minutes, discuss financial reporting options, and review bond counsel opinions. The body cannot take action on non-agendized public comments.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on TEFRA process and CMFA Housing Bonds
• Review of Elan/Breakwater bond counsel opinion
• Huntington Harbour Yacht Club financial update
• Meadowlark Golf Course updates

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding tax-exempt bonds for senior housing and consider a new ordinance prohibiting the sale of nitrous oxide. The body will also review a construction contract for park improvements.

• Public hearing for tax-exempt bonds not to exceed $20,000,000 for Pelican Harbor Apartments
• Proposed Ordinance No. 4342 prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide
• Construction contract with KASA Construction, Inc. for $453,066.00 for Schroeder Park Improvements
• Closed session regarding litigation: People of the State of California/Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach
• Closed session regarding litigation: Alianza Translatinx, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Housing Authority

This agenda text consists entirely of public participation guidelines, viewing instructions, and rules for comments. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed for the Huntington Beach Housing Authority meeting on October 21, 2025.

• No decisions or discussions are listed; the document only covers procedural boilerplate.

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to review and approve draft minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes updates on federal and state legislative matters and topics for future discussion.

• Review and approve minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• Federal Legislative Update presented by TJ Stapleton
• State Update presented by Louie Brown
• Topics for Future Discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025

Personnel Commission

The Huntington Beach Personnel Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss administrative items, and hear public comments. The body cannot take action on items not on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Administrative items
• Public comments
• Public hearing items
• Committee reports

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a request to demolish a two-story home and build a new three-story residence. The body will decide on the project's environmental exemption and the approval of necessary permits.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-016/Coastal Development Permit No. 24-011 for 16741 Carousel Lane
• Proposal to construct a 5,671 sq. ft. three-story single-family dwelling with a three-car garage
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will consider approving a print order for the Ebb and Flow publication with a budget not to exceed $2,500. It will receive reports from the Planning Commission and the Design Review Board. The board will discuss ad‑hoc committee topics including plaques and signage, research and demolition reports, education programs, outreach and marketing opportunities, city celebration events, and an oral history collection. Public comments are permitted but the board cannot act on non‑agendized items.

• Approve funding up to $2,500 to print the Ebb and Flow booklet
• Receive Planning Commission Report
• Receive Design Review Board Report
• Discuss requests for plaques and signage
• Discuss creation of an oral history program

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The October 15, 2025 regular meeting of the Huntington Beach CIAB/Public Works Commission has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 19, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum; no business was conducted.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 28, 2025.

Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board

The Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board will review conceptual plans for a four-plex development at 16733 S Pacific Avenue. The project includes two three-story single-family homes with two attached ADUs. The board is considering recommending Approval in Concept to the Community Development Department.

• Initial Planning and Zoning Review No. 25-017 (Yamashita Four-Plex) — review of conceptual plans for two three-story single-family homes with two attached ADUs at 16733 S Pacific Avenue (southwest corner of S Pacific Avenue and 16th Street). Board to consider recommending Approval in Concept.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review the design, colors, and materials for a remodel of the Huntington Club and the construction of four detached bungalows. The board will recommend approval of the project to the Planning Commission.

• Review Huntington Club remodel and bungalows at 6501 Palm Avenue
• Approve June 26, 2025, Design Review Board minutes
• Continue review of DRB No. 25-012 to Planning Commission

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2025, with discussion items including a Downtown Code Enforcement Educational Campaign, an update on 21 Main Street, and an economic development update with ICSC highlights. No action is expected on items not agendized. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting.

• Downtown Code Enforcement Educational Campaign discussion
• 21 Main Street update
• Economic Development Update & ICSC Highlights
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2025

Community & Library Services Commission

The commission will vote to dissolve the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Liaison Group following project completion. Staff will provide an update on Patriot Point and conduct the annual Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournament drawing. Commissioners will also receive committee reports on the Library Master Plan and the Grow HB volunteer program.

• Dissolution of the Park & Recreation Master Plan Liaison Group
• Update on Patriot Point CIP project
• Annual Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournament drawing for 2026 charity fundraiser
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recognition of Part-Time Employee of the Month Risana Nowel

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council will meet to approve labor agreements with the Marine Safety Management Association and Surf City Lifeguards Employees' Association, replace a failed irrigation pump at the Sports Complex, and dissolve the Independence Day Board.

• Authorize $98,000 for irrigation booster pump replacement at Huntington Central Park Sports Complex
• Adopt MOU with Marine Safety Management Association (Jan 2025–Dec 2027)
• Adopt MOU with Surf City Lifeguards Employees' Association (July 2025–June 2028)
• Dissolve Huntington Beach Independence Day Board via Ordinance No. 4335
• Approve Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003 for group home reapplication process

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to decide on Conditional Use Permit No. 25-022 for Izakaya Takasei Restaurant at 5942 Edinger Avenue Suite 106. The request is to allow on-site sale, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 41) in a new 2,250 sq. ft. restaurant. A CEQA categorical exemption is also proposed.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-022 for on-site beer and wine sales at a new 2,250 sq. ft. restaurant
• Location: 5942 Edinger Avenue Suite 106, Huntington Beach (near southwest corner of Edinger and Springdale)
• Finding of CEQA exemption under Section 15301, Class 1

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is tentatively set for October 14, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for October 14, 2025

City Celebration Committee

The committee is reviewing themes for the 2025 Celebration Calendar and proposing events for the remainder of the year. The body will also discuss the 2026 City Celebration Calendar and the 2026 Semiquincentennial.

• Review of 2025 Celebration Calendar themes for each month
• Proposed October Equestrian Center Tour Update
• Discussion of 2026 City Celebration Calendar with City Archivist Kathie Schey
• Discussion of 2026 Semiquincentennial
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Civic Center. The agenda includes presentations, public comments, approval of the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (Agenda Item 25-744), reports from three ad hoc committees, staff comments, member comments, and adjournment. The commission notes it can take no action on items not specifically agendized.

• Approval of minutes (Agenda Item 25-744) from the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee report
• Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee report
• Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee report

Southeast Area Committee

The Southeast Area Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 24, 2025, to receive updates on community services, public works, and police activities. The agenda includes reports on outside agency activities and a public comment period.

• Reports on Outside Agency Activities (ASCON Update)
• City Updates: Community Development, Library Services, Public Works, Police Department
• Public Comments on agendized and non-agendized items
• Meeting assistance available for those with disabilities

Finance Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on the Sports Complex and discuss the Equestrian Center land use and a Meadowlark Task Force update. They will also review an employee vacancy report and a letter regarding Elan and Breakwater funds. The only action item is approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve Finance Commission minutes from August 27, 2025
• Discussion of Sports Complex with Director of Community & Library Services
• Discussion of Equestrian Center lease and grounds
• Meadowlark Golf Course task force update
• Review of employee vacancy report and city headcounts

Sunset Beach Area Committee

The committee will meet to receive status updates from the Police, Public Works, and Community Development departments. No specific ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Police status update on law enforcement items in the area
• Public Works status update on items in the area
• Community Development update on projects in the development review process

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will review and approve minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting, receive a public information update covering social media, city celebration content, and upcoming events, and discuss HBTV programming content. No action items or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 Communications Committee meeting
• Public Information Update: social media, City Celebration content, and upcoming events
• HBTV Programming: content update

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and the next tentative meeting is set for October 14, 2025.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will consider a proposal to explore the creation of a mural honoring freedom and free speech. The item includes the potential formation of an ad-hoc committee to select the artwork, artist, and location.

• Item 25-780: Proposal to explore a mural memorializing Charlie Kirk and form an ad-hoc committee for its implementation

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review and recommend approval of two projects to the Planning Commission: an updated 18-unit condominium design at 4861 Pearce Drive and a remodel of the Huntington Club plus four new bungalows at 6501 Palm Avenue. The condo update includes a new open parking space design and six-foot privacy walls along Pearce Drive. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations go to the Planning Commission.

• Updated design for 18-unit condominium at 4861 Pearce Drive with new parking and privacy walls
• Remodel of Huntington Club (private golf and tennis club) and construction of four bungalows at 6501 Palm Avenue
• Board to recommend conditions of approval for both projects to the Planning Commission

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider two permits: a parking reduction for a new Habits Burger and a Coastal Development Permit for a new residence. The body will also hear public comments on items not on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-013 for Habits Burger parking reduction at 8955 Atlanta Avenue
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-014 for a new 5,662 sq. ft. residence at 16821 Coral Cay Lane

CIAB/Public Works Commission

This regular meeting of the Huntington Beach CIAB/Public Works Commission has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 15, 2025, at the Utilities Yard.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss four pending lawsuits, then reconvene for open-session business. The consent calendar includes a $2,528,715.13 contract with Mercy House to operate the Homeless Navigation Center, a resolution opposing Proposition 50, and an ordinance banning kratom. Also scheduled is an ordinance amending oversized vehicle parking regulations. No public hearing items are listed.

• Approve $2,528,715.13 agreement with Mercy House for Homeless Navigation Center operations through June 2026
• Adopt resolution opposing Proposition 50
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4339 prohibiting sale, distribution, and possession of kratom
• Adopt Ordinance No. 4338 amending oversized vehicle parking regulations
• Closed session on four existing litigation cases (Bonta, Protect HB, Alianza Translatinx, Tater)

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will meet to consider reassigning the Library Facility Master Plan liaison role from Commissioner Paris to Commissioner Thienes. The agenda also includes presentations on an Eagle Scout project for a veterans memorial plaque at Pier Plaza, a summer department recap, and recognition of a part-time employee. Informational items cover a 2026 charity golf tournament opportunity drawing and completion of the All-Inclusive Playground project. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13 meeting.

• Eagle Scout Brenden Bauer recognized for elevating the veterans memorial plaque at Pier Plaza.
• Summer recap of department programs and services by division.
• Part-time employee Lori Jespen recognized as Employee of the Month for Youth Sports at Edison Community Center.
• Reassign Library Facility Master Plan liaison from Commissioner Paris to Commissioner Thienes (action item).
• Informational update on All-Inclusive Playground project completion.

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next tentative meeting is set for September 23, 2025. Residents may contact the Community Development Department with questions.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on two items. Item 25‑705 is a Conditional Use Permit No. 24‑022 to allow a 7‑ft block/retaining wall and wrought‑iron fence at 427 Lake Street, with a request for CEQA categorical exemption and permit approval. Item 25‑707 is a Coastal Development Permit No. 25‑004 and Conditional Use Permit No. 25‑008 to allow a 13‑ft‑4‑in block/retaining wall with glass top at 16542 Mariana Circle, also requesting CEQA exemption and permit approval. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24‑022 for a 7‑ft block/retaining wall and wrought‑iron fence at 427 Lake Street
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25‑004 and Conditional Use Permit No. 25‑008 for a 13‑ft‑4‑in block/retaining wall with glass top at 16542 Mariana Circle

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations with the Marine Safety Management Association and Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association, as well as legal counsel for anticipated and existing litigation. The meeting includes a closed session and a regular session with consent calendar items.

• Closed session with labor negotiators for Marine Safety Management Association and Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association
• Closed session for anticipated litigation (File #25-716 and #25-721)
• Closed session for existing litigation: State of California/Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach
• Closed session for existing litigation: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. City of Huntington Beach
• Closed session for real property negotiation at 21091 Pacific Coast Highway

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2025. Items include approval of July 24 meeting minutes, rotation of the chairperson and vice chairperson, and reports from three ad hoc committees (Infrastructure, Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality). No public hearings or major decisions are on the agenda.

• Rotation of Harbour Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 24, 2025
• Reports from Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee
• Reports from Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee
• Reports from Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss several financial reviews and administrative updates. The body is reviewing the June 2025 cashflow statement and land utilization at the Equestrian Center.

• Updating Sports Complex Financials
• Review of City Treasurer’s June 2025 Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
• Review of utilized land by the Equestrian Center not included in current lease
• Proposal to move Finance Commission meeting days
• Vacancy Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003, which would prohibit group homes from reapplying for permits for five years after a denial or revocation. The Commission may recommend approval to the City Council. A consent calendar item to approve the July 8, 2025, meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-003: amend Section 230.28 (Group Homes) to bar reapplications for five years after permit denial or revocation (citywide).
• Staff recommends exemption from additional environmental review per Class 20 of City Council Resolution No. 4501.
• Consent calendar: approve Planning Commission minutes of July 8, 2025.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to consider two permit requests. The body will decide on a retaining wall height exception and an amendment to allow instructional alcohol tastings at a retail store.

• CDP 25-004/CUP 25-008: Proposed 13 ft. 4 in. block/retaining wall at 16542 Mariana Circle
• EPA 25-002: Request to allow instructional beer, wine, and distilled spirits tastings at 16272 Beach Boulevard

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will hold a public hearing to consider accepting the Public Works Utilities Division Public Health Goals Report. The commission will also receive and file the Sewer Service Fund Performance Audit for FY 2024/25. An update on active Capital Improvement Projects will be presented.

• Public hearing to accept Public Works Utilities Division Public Health Goals Report
• Receive and file Sewer Service Fund Performance Audit for FY 2024/25
• Capital Improvement Projects update from Tom Herbel
• Beautification, Landscape and Tree (BLT) items discussion

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will hold a regular meeting with reports and discussions. Board members will review a report and photos of the historic home at 817 13th Street. Other items include appointing a Design Review Board alternate liaison and updates from ad-hoc committees on plaques, demolition reports, and oral history.

• Appoint alternate Design Review Board liaison
• Review historic home report on 817 13th Street
• Discuss plaque and signage requests
• Discuss research and demolition report requests
• Discuss creation of an oral history program

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and finalize the themes for the 2025 City Celebration calendar. The committee will also propose specific events for August through October and discuss plans for the 2026 semiquincentennial.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 City Celebration Calendar Themes
• Proposed events for August (Photo Contest), September (Aviation Month), and October (Equestrian Center Tour)
• Discussion of 2026 Semiquincentennial plans
• Review of 2026 City Celebration Calendar

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council will adopt the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting and receive quarterly filings of professional services contracts. Council members will consider the City’s position on Senate Bill 707 and adopt Resolution No. 2025-57 clarifying a prior resolution. They will also approve multiple professional services contracts with firms such as Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Dahlin Group, Inc., and David Volz Design Landscape Architects, each not to exceed $1,000,000 over a three‑year term.

• Approve and adopt minutes of the July 15, 2025 City Council/Public Financing Authority meeting
• Receive and file the City Clerk’s quarterly listing of professional services contracts (April 1 – June 30, 2025)
• Consider and oppose Senate Bill 707, issuing a letter of opposition
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-57 clarifying that Resolution No. 2023-41 is no longer in effect
• Approve professional services contracts with multiple firms, each up to $1,000,000 over three years for on‑call architectural engineering and consulting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from June 11 and discuss the Downtown BID and TBID annual reports, as well as the renewal process for 21 and 22 Main Street.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Downtown BID and TBID annual reports
• Discussion of 21 and 22 Main Street renewal

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for potential recommendation to the City Council. The body will also discuss establishing project liaisons for the Library Facility Master Plan.

• Approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Item 25-643)
• Establishment of three Commissioner liaisons for the Library Facility Master Plan (Item 25-644)
• Update on the Special Interest Committee’s Adopt-A-Project Program (Item 25-646)
• Recognition of Elizabeth Espinoza as Part Time Employee of the Month (Item 25-641)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits. The first seeks to allow an indoor trampoline park with beer and wine sales (ABC Type 41 license) and a parking reduction at 21082 Beach Boulevard. The second requests a taller fence and decorative gate at 427 Lake Street. Staff recommends approving both with findings and conditions.

• Conditional Use Permit 25-004 for Urban Air Trampoline Park at 21082 Beach Boulevard: indoor recreation, beer/wine sales, parking reduction in 29,105 sq ft vacant space
• Conditional Use Permit 24-022 at 427 Lake Street: 18-inch wrought iron fence topper above 5.5-ft wall, total 84 inches, plus 108-inch arbor gate (42-inch max normally)
• Both items recommended for CEQA exemption (Class 1 and Class 3) and approval with conditions

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The August 5, 2025 regular meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025. No business will be conducted at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting: August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear appeals regarding two conditional use permits for outdoor dining and alcohol service at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. The body will decide whether to approve or deny the permits for locations on Goldenwest Street and Talbert Street.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-007 at 18260 Goldenwest Street
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-014 at 7300 Talbert Street
• Items to allow sales of beer and wine at Huntington Beach Sports Complex
• No consent calendar or non-public hearing items scheduled
• Next meeting is August 12, 2025

Harbor Commission

The Huntington Beach Harbor Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, to approve minutes, receive a presentation on the Fire Department Marine Safety Division, discuss designation of ad hoc committees, and hear reports from Vessels, Water Quality, and Policy ad hoc committees. No public hearings or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation: History and Overview of Fire Department Marine Safety Division
• Administrative item: Designation of Ad Hoc Committees
• Committee reports from Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, and Policy Ad Hoc Committees

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and review a legislative update regarding food vendors. The committee is advised that it cannot take action on non-agendized public comments.

• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025
• Legislative update on SB 635 Food Vendors and Facilities
• Review of HBC Full Bill List 6.27

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss the adopted FY 25/26 budget and a letter to the City Council regarding budgets, leases, and pensions. The body will also review financial updates for the Sports Complex and lease terms for the Yacht Club and Newland House.

• Review of the adopted FY 25/26 Budget
• Updated financials for the Sports Complex
• Discussion on Yacht Club lease terms and reporting financials
• Staff review of Newland House lease terms
• Final disposition of Meadowlark delinquent payments

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is August 12, 2025.

Personnel Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Zoning Administrator

The Huntington Beach Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings and decide on five items: a lot subdivision, a coastal development permit, an EV charging garage, and two conditional use permits for beer and wine sales at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. All items are recommended for approval with CEQA exemptions. The meeting is July 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM.

• Tentative Parcel Map 25-114 to subdivide 344 Portland Circle into two 3,118 sq. ft. lots
• Coastal Development Permit 25-010 for a 1,335 sq. ft. second-story addition at 16701 Peale Lane
• Conditional Use Permit 25-017 for a 375 sq. ft. EV charging garage at 21900 Pacific Coast Highway
• Conditional Use Permit 25-007 for beer/wine sales in a 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor dining area at 18260 Goldenwest Street
• Conditional Use Permit 25-014 for beer/wine sales in a 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor dining area at 7300 Talbert Avenue

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee will consider approving the 2025 Celebration Calendar Themes, which include monthly themes from January to December. They will also review proposed events for 2025 and discuss planning for the 2026 Semiquincentennial. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting
• Consider 2025 Celebration Calendar Themes (12 monthly themes from 'Founder’s Legacy' to 'California History')
• Review proposed events for 2025
• Discuss planning for the 2026 Semiquincentennial

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025.

West Orange County Water Board

The West Orange County Water Board will convene to approve minutes from April 2025 and receive financial and administrative reports. The board will also discuss the OC-35 Control Panel Upgrade and review project completion documents.

• Approval of April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Fund Report and Ratify Bills
• Treasurer’s Report
• OC-35 Encroachment Permit Close Out
• OC-35 Control Panel Upgrade

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The board is discussing requests for historic plaques, signage, and research and demolition reports.

• Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of requests for plaques and signage
• Discussion of requests for research and demolition reports
• Review of oral history project information
• Reports from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The council will consider consent calendar items including a $291,420 reimbursement agreement for an environmental impact report on the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment, along with weed abatement cost confirmation, continued Be Well police services, and acceptance of HB Walk project improvements. The meeting begins with closed sessions on labor negotiations with marine safety and lifeguard unions, real property negotiations at 10449 Adams Avenue, and multiple pending lawsuits.

• $291,420 reimbursement agreement for EIR on Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan Amendment
• Resolution 2025-50 confirming weed abatement costs on private parcels for 2025
• Approval to continue Be Well contracted services using FY 2025/26 budget
• Acceptance of public improvements and release of sureties for HB Walk Project (Tract 19157)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Marine Safety Management Association and Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association

Community & Library Services Commission

The commission will hold a study session on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update for review and discussion, with formal action planned for August. Presentations recognize a part-time employee for the Homework Help Program and celebrate Parks Make Life Better Month. Informational items include playground updates at Perry Park and Seely Park. The commission will also approve minutes and hear a committee report on the Adopt-A-Park Project.

• Study session on Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update (no action tonight)
• Recognition of Homework Help Program Coordinator Abigail Tapia at Oak View Branch Library
• Parks Make Life Better Month celebration honoring community partners and volunteers
• Playground updates: slide removal at Perry Park, resident feedback at Seely Playground
• Adopt-A-Park Project report from Special Interest Committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: an appeal of a conditional use permit for a large single-family home on Somerset Lane, and a coastal development permit for ten new single-family homes on Pacific Coast Highway. They will also vote to approve meeting minutes from March and June 2025.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit 24-036 for a 7,392 sq ft home at 16482 Somerset Lane
• Coastal Development Permit for ten 3-story single-family homes (3,420-4,011 sq ft each) at 1802-1820 Pacific Coast Highway, four with accessory dwelling units
• Consent calendar: approval of Planning Commission minutes for March 25 and June 10, 2025

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council and Public Financing Authority will hold a closed‑session to negotiate real‑property and labor matters, then reconvene for public business. Council members will adopt the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, certify the June 10, 2025 special election results, and approve several contracts, including a $224,820 audit services agreement and multiple $2,000,000 on‑call civil engineering contracts. They will also authorize a cell‑site license agreement with Verizon and Southern California Edison at Talbert Park.

• Approve $2,000,000 on‑call civil engineering contracts with Anchor QEA, Inc., Ardurra Group, Inc., AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc., Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., Cannon Corporation, and CWE
• Approve $224,820 professional services contract with Davis Farr LLP for financial audit services
• Authorize Agreement of Consent to License for an existing cell site at Talbert Park with Verizon and Southern California Edison
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑49 declaring results of the June 10, 2025 special municipal election
• Closed‑session conference on negotiation of 201 Pacific Coast Highway property

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider the design, color, and materials for an 18-unit condo project at 4861 Pearce Drive and two outdoor dining patio and signage plans at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approve May 8, 2025 Design Review Board minutes
• Review 18-unit condos at 4861 Pearce Drive
• Review outdoor dining patio at Sports Complex (Goldenwest St.)
• Review outdoor dining patio at Sports Complex (Talbert Ave.)
• Recommend approval of design review items to Planning Commission

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will review four chapters of the Municipal Code (13.32, 13.36, 13.40, 13.44) concerning harbor operations. They also plan to recommend the City Council congratulate outgoing Captain Jessica J. O'Brien and welcome incoming Captain Kyle Caldwell as Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 24, 2025, and updates from ad hoc committees.

• Review of Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, 13.44
• Recommendation to City Council to congratulate Captain Jessica J. O'Brien and welcome Captain Kyle Caldwell as Commanding Officer of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee, Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee, and Policy Ad Hoc Committee

Finance Commission

The Huntington Beach Finance Commission will discuss several financial reviews, including the Sports Complex and Huntington Harbor Yacht Club, as well as a review of the cashflow statement and a single audit update. They will also consider centralizing real estate functions and receive an update on the Arcis demand letter. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• D1: Centralization of Real Estate Functions
• D2: Arcis Demand Letter Update
• D3: Financial Review of the Sport Complex
• D4: Financial Review of Huntington Harbor Yacht Club
• D5: Review Cashflow Statement (Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements)

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will consider approving the draft minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting. They will also receive a Public Information Update covering social media, city celebration content, and upcoming events, as well as an update on HBTV programming. The committee can take no action on non-agendized items during public comments.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 Communications Committee meeting.
• Public Information Update on Social Media.
• Public Information Update on City Celebration Content.
• Public Information Update on Upcoming Events.
• HBTV Programming Content Update.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 8, 2025.

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings and decide on three permit requests: a coastal development permit for a 1,200 sq. ft. pool house with a second-floor deck at 16252 Tisbury Circle; a conditional use permit to remodel a multi-family dwelling at 712 Huntington Street; and a conditional use permit to build a 1,200 sq. ft. fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru lane at 15942 Edwards Street.

• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-007 for a 1,200 sq. ft. pool house with second-floor deck at 16252 Tisbury Circle
• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-006 to remodel a three-story multi-family dwelling (add 522 sq. ft. living space and 140 sq. ft. third-story deck) at 712 Huntington Street
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-033 for a 1,200 sq. ft. fast-food restaurant with drive-thru at 15942 Edwards Street

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will discuss a demolition report for a building at 810 Olive constructed between 1910 and 1932. The board will also appoint executives and establish ad-hoc committees for the 2025-2026 year.

• Demolition request for building at 810 Olive
• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer for 2025-2026
• Establishment of 2025-2026 Ad-Hoc Committees
• Dissolution of 2024-2025 Ad-Hoc Committees

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 16, 2025.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing fire hazard severity zones, a police locker room improvement contract for $1,099,477, and a sewer lining project for $1,599,942.70. Closed session items include real property negotiations for 10449 Adams Avenue and labor negotiations with marine safety and lifeguard associations.

• Adopt uncodified ordinance adopting Fire Hazard Severity Zones (item 11)
• Award $1,099,477 contract to Full Swing Construction Inc. for Police Department Women’s Locker Room Improvement Project (item 12)
• Award $1,599,942.70 contract to Vortex Services for Fiscal Year 23/24 Sewer Lining Project (item 14)
• Adopt resolution amending MOU with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (item 15)
• Closed session: conference with real property negotiators for 10449 Adams Avenue (item 25-4931)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss several items, including a proposed amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement for The Paxton project at 18750 Delaware to modify the bedroom mix count. Other discussion items include a license agreement for outdoor dining, a transfer of the Central Library coffee cart license, an extension of the Huntington Beach Sports Complex management agreement, and an update on 21/22 Main Street. The committee can take no action on items not on the agenda.

• Proposed amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement for The Paxton project (18750 Delaware) to modify bedroom mix count
• License Agreement for Outdoor Dining (Public Works)
• Central Library Coffee Cart License Agreement Transfer (Community Services)
• Huntington Beach Sports Complex Operational/Management Agreement Extension (Community Services)
• 21/22 Main Street Update

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation recognizing a part‑time employee of the month and the introduction of a new Community & Library Services Manager. Commissioners will receive updates on capital improvement projects for parks and facilities, library programs such as the Summer Reading Program, and the Adopt‑A‑Park project. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• 25-475 Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting
• 25-473 Part‑Time Employee of the Month presentation
• 25-474 Introduction of new Community & Library Services Manager, Marisa Rodriguez
• 25-476 CIP review of current and upcoming park, playground, and library projects
• 25-477 Library updates: Summer Reading Program and Symphony on the Go

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a Zoning Administrator's approval for a conditional use permit and coastal development permit. The applicant proposes to demolish an existing single-story house and build a 7,696 sq. ft. three-story residence at 16471 Malden Circle on Gilbert Island. The Commission will consider a CEQA categorical exemption and decide whether to uphold the permits with conditions.

• Appeal of CUP No. 24-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-005 for a new 7,696 sq ft three-story dwelling at 16471 Malden Circle (Gilbert Island, Huntington Harbour)
• Proposed demolition of existing 2,845 sq ft single-story residence; new construction includes 715 sq ft garage, 530 sq ft second-floor balconies, and 110 sq ft third-floor balcony
• Recommended CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303, Class 3
• Staff recommends approval with suggested findings and conditions (Attachment No. 1)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to decide on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales and two coastal development permits. The meeting includes requests for a commercial license and the construction of several single-family residences.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 25-011 for beer and wine sales at Chuck E Cheese (15031 Goldenwest Street)
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-006 for a 4,987 sq. ft. home at 16961 Coral Cay Lane
• Coastal Development Permits 24-018 thru 24-027 for 10 new 3-story homes at 1802-1820 Pacific Coast Highway
• Proposal for 4 ground floor accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at the Pacific Coast Highway project

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will consider recommending approval of the Infrastructure Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to the City Council. The meeting also includes an update on active Capital Improvement Projects and Beautification, Landscape and Tree (BLT) items. Routine items include approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approve Infrastructure Fund Annual Report for FY 2023/24 and recommend to City Council
• Capital Improvement Projects update presented by Tom Herbel
• Beautification, Landscape and Tree (BLT) items discussion by Denny Bacon
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Independence Day Board

The Independence Day Board regular meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025 has been cancelled because a quorum was not present. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for July 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Meeting Room B8.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will vote on approving two three-year labor contracts covering city management and teamster employees, and will also consider opposing a state bill on net energy metering. The consent calendar includes acceptance of a land deed for a former railroad right-of-way and authorization of financial transaction signatories. Closed session discussions cover labor negotiations with lifeguard and marine safety groups.

• Approve MOU with Management Employees’ Organization (MEO) for 2025-2027
• Approve MOU with Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) for 2025-2027
• Oppose Assembly Bill 942 (net energy metering tariffs)
• Accept quitclaim deed from Spreckels Sugar Co. for former Navy railroad right-of-way
• Adopt resolution authorizing fire department emergency response away from official duty station

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss several items including a proposed budget review for fiscal year 25-26, a demand letter recommendation for ongoing delinquent payments, and a financial presentation based on Norfolk, VA. The meeting also includes discussion of the Elan and Breakwater Apartments and the Meadowlark Master Plan. No final action is expected on most items, only discussion and potential recommendations.

• D5 - Proposed Budget Review for FY 25-26
• D3 - Demand letter recommendation regarding ongoing delinquent payments
• D2 - Elan and Breakwater Apartments discussion
• D4 - Meadowlark Master Plan discussion/presentation
• D1 - Financial presentation based on Norfolk, VA

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will consider approving minutes from January 2025 and several consent-calendar items revising job classification specifications. Notable changes include bulk revisions under Senate Bill 1100 affecting multiple classifications, as well as updates to the Information Technology Manager, Public Affairs Officer, and Capital Projects Administrator roles. Public comments are accepted, but no action will be taken on non-agendized items.

• Approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting
• SB 1100 bulk revisions to job class specifications (MEO, HBFA, FMA, POA, PMA) including DMV language changes
• Revisions to Information Technology Manager job class specification
• Revisions to Public Affairs Officer job class specification
• Revisions to Capital Projects Administrator job class specification

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, has been cancelled. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is June 10, 2025.

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, June 22, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for June 22, 2025

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hear updates on federal and state legislation, including a discussion of AB 942 (Calderon) which addresses net energy metering tariffs for eligible customer-generators. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting and receive reports from members and staff.

• Approval of draft minutes from February 19, 2025 IRC meeting
• Federal legislative update from TJ Stapleton, Stapleton & Associates
• State legislative update from Louie Brown, Kahn Soares & Conway
• Discussion of AB 942 (Calderon) on net energy metering tariffs
• Review of pending legislation and topics for future discussion

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a request to demolish an existing residence and build a new 7,392-square-foot, three-story single-family home with a 35-foot height, an attached three-car garage, and three balconies at 16482 Somerset Lane in Huntington Harbour. The item requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit. The recommended action is approval with findings and conditions.

• Demolition of existing residence and construction of 7,392 sq ft 3-story dwelling at 35 ft height
• Attached 682 sq ft 3-car garage, 35 sq ft 2nd floor balcony, and two 3rd-floor balconies totaling 166 sq ft
• Location: 16482 Somerset Lane (Gilbert Island, Huntington Harbour)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036
• Recommended action: Approve with findings and conditions

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will meet to review the Infrastructure Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24. The body will also receive updates on active Capital Improvement Projects and beautification items.

• Recommendation to City Council for approval of the Infrastructure Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Active Capital Improvement Projects Update presented by Joe Fuentes
• Beautification, Landscape and Tree (BLT) discussion presented by Denny Bacon

Historic Resources Board

The board will approve meeting minutes, receive updates from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board, and discuss ad-hoc committee items including plaque requests, historic research and demolition reports, outreach, and education programs. The meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Introduction of a new board member approved by City Council
• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive Planning Commission and Design Review Board reports
• Discussion of plaque and signage requests
• Discussion of historic research and property demolition reports

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will receive and discuss the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and set a date for adoption (June 3 or June 17, 2025). The meeting includes closed sessions on labor negotiations with the Marine Safety Management Association and Surf City Lifeguard Employees’ Association, and two existing litigation cases. The consent calendar features a $254,266 contract for a traffic signal on Gothard Street, a license agreement with EVA Coffee Project LLC at 101 Walnut Avenue, appointments to the Historic Resources Board, and termination of the MOU with the Huntington Beach Central Park Conservancy.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget Review and setting adoption date
• Construction contract with Comet Electric, Inc. for $254,266 for traffic signal on Gothard Street
• License agreement with EVA Coffee Project LLC (IYKYK! Coffee Lab) for temporary use of 101 Walnut Avenue
• Appointment and reappointments to the Historic Resources Board
• Termination of MOU with Huntington Beach Central Park Conservancy, Inc.

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will hold an election for a new Chair following a resignation. The body will also select a replacement for the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Liaison Group.

• Election of the open Chair position
• Selection of a Commissioner for the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Liaison Group
• Presentation on a temporary community mobile pump track event
• Informational updates on the All-inclusive Playground and Beach Concession RFP

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 27, 2025.

Design Review Board

The Huntington Beach Design Review Board will approve several past meeting minutes from 2024 and 2025. It will also review Design Review No. 2025‑003, which proposes a lattice shade structure over the amphitheater seating at the Shipley Nature Center, located at 17851 Goldenwest Street. The board is asked to recommend approval to the Director of Community Development with conditions of approval.

• Approve Design Review Board minutes dated March 27, 2025
• Approve Design Review Board minutes dated March 20, 2025
• Approve Design Review Board minutes dated February 13, 2025
• Approve Design Review Board minutes dated December 12, 2024
• Review and recommend approval of Design Review No. 2025‑003 for a lattice shade structure at Shipley Nature Center (17851 Goldenwest St.)

Independence Day Board

The Independence Day Board meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of action required.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will meet to discuss department budgets and homeless updates. The body is deciding on a lifeguard tower advertising agreement and the renewal of a military equipment use policy for police.

• Three-year License Agreement with Rio Media & Advertising Inc. for Lifeguard Tower Advertisements
• Annual Military Equipment Use Report (AB481) and renewal of Ordinance No. 4255
• Resolution No. 2025-33 for Emergency Management Grant Applications
• Resolution No. 2025-34 for Disaster and Emergency Relief applications
• Quarterly listing of professional services contracts from January 1 to March 31, 2025

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission is discussing updates to municipal codes regarding its roles and harbor regulations. The body will also hear a presentation on waste diversion initiatives and a request to establish a fund for Huntington Harbour.

• Presentation on waste diversion initiatives, including a trash collecting water wheel
• Review of Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, and 13.44
• Request to establish a fund for Huntington Harbour using State Lands Commission revenue
• Discussion of Municipal Code Chapter 2.65 regarding Harbor Commission roles and responsibilities
• Procedure for submitting inquiries and complaints via the MyHB App

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will review the operations of Visit HB and the Popular Annual Finance Report for 2023-2024. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from March 26, 2025.

• Review of Visit HB Operations
• Review of Popular Annual Finance Report (PAFR) 2023-2024
• Approval of March 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will vote to approve minutes from its March 25 meeting, receive updates on social media, city events, and HBTV programming, and discuss a proposed cancellation of the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Information Update on social media and City Celebration content
• HBTV Programming content update
• Proposed cancellation of May 27, 2025 Communications Committee meeting

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next tentative meeting is set for May 13, 2025.

Personnel Commission

The Personnel Commission will approve the minutes from its January 15, 2025 meeting. It will also adopt updates to the Information Technology Manager and Public Affairs Officer job class specifications. Finally, the commission will amend the City’s Classification Plan by approving bulk revisions to multiple job classifications to comply with Senate Bill 1100.

• Approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting (Agenda item 25-268).
• Approve revisions to the Information Technology Manager job class specification (Agenda item 25-254).
• Approve revisions to the Public Affairs Officer job class specification (Agenda item 25-256).
• Approve bulk revisions to job class specifications to meet Senate Bill 1100 requirements (Agenda item 25-275).

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 19, 2025, and receive legislative updates from federal and state lobbyists. Key topics include CPUC solar contracts and a list of pending legislation. No action items are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Federal legislative update from TJ Stapleton
• State update from Louie Brown
• Discussion on CPUC solar contracts
• Review of pending legislation list (HBC Full Bill List 4.4)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings on two coastal development permits for residential additions. Item 25-311 is continued from the April 2 meeting for a three-story addition at 3432 Windspun Drive. Item 25-269 is a new request for a remodel and addition at 16795 Bolero Lane. Both are proposed for approval with conditions.

• Coastal Development Permit 25-001 (Zumwalt Addition) for a 134 sq. ft. first floor addition, plus second and third floor additions and decks at 3432 Windspun Drive, continued from April 2.
• Coastal Development Permit 24-035 (Wang Residence) for a remodel and addition including a third car garage, enlarged entry, living room/kitchen expansion, and patio cover at 16795 Bolero Lane.
• Both permits are recommended for approval with conditions by staff.

West Orange County Water Board

The board will consider and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2025/26 budget. Other items include routine approval of minutes, fund report, treasurer's report, and informational staff reports on engineering and operations. No public hearings or major policy changes are listed.

• Approve Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget
• Approve Minutes of January 15, 2025 Regular Meeting
• Receive and File Fund Report and Ratify Bills
• Receive and File Treasurer's Report
• Engineer's Report and Operations and Maintenance Report as information items

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The regular meeting of the Citizen's Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission scheduled for April 16, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 21, 2025, at the same location.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered or discussed

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will meet to discuss grant outcomes, archival projects, and reports from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board. The board is scheduled to vote on the addition of a programs ad-hoc committee.

• Vote on adding a programs ad-hoc committee
• Update on grant outcomes and OC Archives Bazaar report
• Discussion of requests for plaques and signage
• Discussion of requests for historic research and property demolition reports
• Review of outreach, marketing, and local education programs

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will consider approving a $1,150,000 amendment for the Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project and adopting zoning text amendments regulating smoke/tobacco shops. The agenda includes closed session labor negotiations and litigation. Consent calendar items include a fireworks stand lottery and council liaison list updates.

• Approve Amendment No. 3 with Excalibur Well Services for $1,150,000 for Well #3 of the Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project
• Adopt Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 (Smoke/Tobacco Shop Regulations) via ordinances 4331–4334
• Approve 2025 Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Lottery
• City Manager report on Department Services and Budget Overview
• Update to 2025 City Council Liaison List for citizen boards and commissions

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will consider re-establishing a Special Interest Committee to develop an Adopt-A-Park program and appointing three commissioners. They will also establish a liaison group to assist with the Parks & Recreation Master Plan update by RJM Design Group. Other items include approval of March meeting minutes, an employee of the month presentation, and an update on HB SANDS recreation program scholarships.

• Re-establish Special Interest Committee for Adopt-A-Park program and assign three commissioners
• Establish Parks & Recreation Master Plan Project Liaisons to assist with update by RJM Design Group
• Approval of March 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Presentation honoring part-time Pool Manager Isaac Vargas as Employee of the Month
• Update on HB SANDS Recreation Programs Scholarship

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is April 22, 2025.

City Celebration Committee

The City Celebration Committee will review and approve the minutes from its November 12, 2024 meeting. It will also review administrative items outlining monthly celebration themes for 2025. The committee will consider proposed events for 2025 and discuss the 2025 semi‑centennial celebration. No other actions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2024 City Celebration Committee meeting
• Review of administrative items listing monthly celebration themes for 2025 (e.g., January – “Founder’s Legacy”, April – “Appreciating Huntington Beach’s Ecological Legacy”)
• Consideration of proposed events for 2025
• Discussion of the 2025 semi‑centennial celebration

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to consider two residential projects. These include a request for a one-lot subdivision and a coastal development permit for a home remodel.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 24-155: One-lot subdivision at 16811 14th Street for two residential condominiums
• Coastal Development Permit No. 25-001: Addition and remodel of a three-story residence at 3432 Windspun Drive

Independence Day Board

The Independence Day Board will vote on the 2025 Event Grand Marshal and receive an informational update on 2025 event and sponsorship activities from PSQ Productions. The meeting includes public comment but the board cannot take action on non-agendized items.

• Vote on 2025 Event Grand Marshal
• 2025 Event and Sponsorship Updates from PSQ Productions (informational)

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will meet in closed session for labor negotiations with four employee organizations, then reconvene to consider a consent calendar. Items up for approval include a $1.95M parking citation processing contract with Data Ticket, a $1.39M street sweeping enforcement contract with Allied Universal, a $900,000 oil well abandonment funding request, and a $203,142 Cal OES grant for victim assistance. No public hearing items are listed in the agenda text.

• Approve $1,950,000 contract with Data Ticket for citation processing and parking permit services (3-year term)
• Approve $1,392,752.79 street sweeping enforcement contract with Allied Universal Security Services (3-year term)
• Authorize up to $900,000 for Civic Center oil well abandonment or idle process
• Accept $203,142 Cal OES Violence Against Women Act grant and $116,031 contract with Waymakers for victim services
• Adopt resolution declaring weeds and rubbish a public nuisance, scheduling hearing for May 6, 2025

Harbor Commission

The Harbour Commission will consider approval of minutes from February 27, 2025. They will discuss a review of Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, and 13.44, and permit and licensing of kayak, Duffy, and paddleboard rental agencies in Huntington Harbour. Committee reports from Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, and Policy Ad Hoc Committees are also scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 27, 2025
• Review of Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, and 13.44
• Consideration of permit and licensing for kayak, Duffy, and paddleboard rental agencies in Huntington Harbour
• Reports from Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, and Policy Ad Hoc Committees

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review the revised design, colors, and materials for a retail building expansion. The board may recommend approval with conditions to the Director of Community Development.

• Review of reconstruction and expansion of retail building at 21 and 22 Main Street (Platform 3 of the Municipal Pier)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss the FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update and a Reserve Policy Review. Other items include audited financial statements for two apartment complexes, an ad hoc committee on financial reporting, and collection efforts for an outstanding balance. The commission can only take action on agendized items.

• Mid-year budget review for FY 2024-25
• Reserve Policy Review
• 2024 audited financial statements for Elan and Breakwater Apartments
• Arcis outstanding balance and collection efforts
• Audit of Arcis/Meadowlark

Southeast Area Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Southeast Area Committee with no major decisions or public hearings. The agenda includes updates from OC San, ASCON, and city departments (Community & Library Services, Community Development, Public Works, Police). Public comments are invited on both agendized and non-agendized items.

• Reports on outside agency activities: OC San and ASCON Update
• City updates from Community & Library Services, Community Development, Public Works, and Police Department

Communications Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Communications Committee with routine items. The committee will approve minutes from February 25, 2025, and receive updates on social media, city celebration content, upcoming events, and HBTV programming. No public hearings or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Public Information Update: social media, City Celebration content, upcoming events
• HBTV Programming: content update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for a security fence. The body will decide if the project is exempt from CEQA and whether to approve the permit.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 24-026 for a 6 ft. tall wrought iron security fence at 625 and 627 Main Street
• Request for reduced vehicle stacking distance of 7 feet, 2 ½ inches instead of 20 feet
• Approval of February 11, 2025, Planning Commission minutes

Design Review Board

This is a special meeting of the Design Review Board with no public hearings or action items. The board will discuss the duties and responsibilities of its members. No decisions are expected.

• Discussion of board member duties and responsibilities

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The committee will receive updates on federal and state legislative matters. Discussion items include an e-bike spot bill and the naming of the 405 Freeway.

• Federal Legislative Update from TJ Stapleton
• State Update from Louie Brown
• Discussion of e-bike spot bill
• Discussion of 405 Freeway naming
• Review of pending legislation list

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-029 for Wet Dog Tavern at 19696 Beach Boulevard. The request seeks to allow on-site alcohol sales (ABC License Type 47), live bands, karaoke, and other entertainment inside and on a patio. The Administrator may approve the permit with conditions or deny it.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-029 for Wet Dog Tavern at 19696 Beach Boulevard
• Request for ABC License Type 47 (on-site alcohol sales) and live entertainment
• Indoor restaurant of 2,068 sq ft and outdoor patio of 292 sq ft
• Action: approve with suggested findings and conditions, or deny

CIAB/Public Works Commission

The CIAB/Public Works Commission will consider recommending the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program for City Council adoption. The body will also decide on tree replacements for the Main Street Planter Rehabilitation project.

• Recommendation to City Council for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Removal of 40 Mexican Fan Palm trees and planting of 14 Strawberry trees for Main Street Planter Rehabilitation
• Active Capital Improvement Projects Update presentation

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The Huntington Beach City Council will select a candidate to fill a vacated council seat and administer the oath of office to the new member. In a joint study session with the Citizen Participation Advisory Board, the council will review funding recommendations for the CDBG and HOME programs for 2025-26. The council will also receive a mid-year budget update and consider several consent items, including license agreements with Southern California Edison for parkland and a community garden, the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and a $242,967.80 contract for fiber optic traffic signal communication along Bolsa Chica Street.

• Select candidate for appointment to vacated City Council seat (Item 25-20410)
• Joint study session on CDBG and HOME program funding recommendations for 2025-26 (Item 25-0811)
• Five-year license agreement with Southern California Edison for use of 2.58-acre Arevalos Park (Item 25-16314)
• Five-year license agreement with Southern California Edison for a 2.48-acre community garden near Atlanta Avenue and Brookhurst Street (Item 25-16415)
• Approve West Orange County Water Board FY 2025/26 budget with Huntington Beach share of $1,046,624 (Item 25-13617)

Citizen Participation Advisory Board

The Citizen Participation Advisory Board will hold a joint study session with the City Council to review funding recommendations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs for fiscal year 2025-26. No other items are on the agenda. The board cannot take formal action at this meeting, but public comments are permitted on the study session item.

• Joint study session with City Council to review recommendations for CDBG and HOME funding allocations for 2025-26

Specific Events Executive Committee

The Specific Events Executive Committee will hold a study session to discuss specific event permitting fees. This is a discussion item only; no action is expected. The committee will not take public comments on this item except during the general public comment period.

• Study session on Specific Event Permitting Fees

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will consider a conceptual plan for the redevelopment of Edison Community Park. They will also discuss the HB SANDS Recreation Class Scholarship program and receive informational updates on Encyclopedia Lot acquisitions and upcoming events. The meeting includes recognitions for an Eagle Scout project and an employee of the month.

• Edison Community Park Redevelopment - Conceptual Plan (Item 25-180)
• Encyclopedia Lot Acquisitions informational update (Item 25-181)
• HB SANDS Recreation Class Scholarship discussion (Item 25-184)
• Recognition of Eagle Scout Bradley Boucher for bench project at Dog Park in Huntington Central Park (Item 25-177)
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2024 meeting (Item 25-179)

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission meeting set for March 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or discussed at this session. The next tentative meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2025.

Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board

The Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board will consider a request for 'Approval in Concept' for residential additions. The proposal includes a garage expansion, a habitable addition, and a second-level accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

• Review of 172 sq. ft. garage addition for golf cart storage at 16715 Bayview Drive
• Review of 108.8 sq. ft. habitable addition at 16715 Bayview Drive
• Review of 634.5 sq. ft. second-level one-bedroom ADU at 16715 Bayview Drive
• Review of 121 sq. ft. ADU balcony at 16715 Bayview Drive

City Council/Public Financing Authority

This special meeting's main business is adopting Resolution 2025-27, which provides direction to the Orange County Registrar of Voters for conducting a special municipal election on June 10, 2025, for two ballot measures. The agenda also includes public comments and administrative items.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-27 directing the Orange County Registrar of Voters for a special election on June 10, 2025, covering two ballot measures

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a restaurant. The body is asked to continue the permit request to the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-029 for Wet Dog Tavern at 19696 Beach Blvd.
• Request for ABC License Type 47 (alcohol sale, service, and consumption)
• Request for live entertainment including bands, karaoke, DJs, comedians, and painting

Independence Day Board

The scheduled Independence Day Board meeting for March 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The board will reconvene at its next regular meeting on April 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will enter closed session for labor negotiations with three employee organizations and a lease negotiation for property at 21091 Pacific Coast Highway. In open session, the Council will consider placing a citizen initiative on the November 2026 ballot to repeal the Community Parent Guardian Review Board for library materials. Other actions include approving a City Manager employment agreement, adopting the 2025 legislative platform, and awarding a $4.1 million street overlay contract.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with HBMT, MEO, and Marine Safety Management Association
• Closed session: lease negotiation for Jack’s Beach Concessions at 21091 Pacific Coast Highway
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17 approving Travis Hopkins as City Manager with employment agreement
• Consider options for citizen initiative to repeal Ordinance 4318 (library materials review board)
• Award $4,138,097 construction contract to All American Asphalt for Residential Zone 2 Overlay Maintenance Project

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will review Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, and 13.44. It will discuss permitting and licensing for kayak, duffy, and paddleboard rental agencies in Huntington Harbour. The agenda also includes a request for a Harbor Commission meeting in the harbor area and reports from three ad‑hoc committees.

• Review of Municipal Code Chapters 13.32, 13.36, 13.40, 13.44
• Permitting and licensing of kayak, duffy, and paddleboard rental agencies in Huntington Harbour
• Request for Harbor Commission meeting in the harbor area
• Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee report
• Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee report

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will discuss several items including mid-year budget adjustments, a long-range financial plan overview, and a letter to the City Council regarding unfunded pension liability. Other discussions include a Friends of the Library memo, review of Visit HB operations, city leases, and collection efforts for an outstanding balance from Arcis. The commission may make recommendations on these items.

• Mid-Year Budget Adjustments (D1)
• Long Range Financial Plan Overview (D2)
• Unfunded Pension Liability Letter to City Council (D3)
• Friends of the Library Memo to City Council (D4)
• Arcis Outstanding Balance and Collection Efforts (D7)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Tourism Enhancement Programs for FY 2024‑2025, consider a lease assignment request for the Central Library coffee cart, and hear a status update on the 21 Main Street development. No formal actions can be taken at this meeting unless items are specifically agendized.

• Tourism Enhancement Programs (TEP) FY 2024/2025 Update
• Lease Assignment Request – Central Library Coffee Cart
• 21 Main Street (Huntington's) Update

Planning Commission

The February 25, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will vote on approving the minutes from its January 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes updates on social media, city celebration content, upcoming events, and HBTV programming. No significant decisions or financial items are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 Communications Committee meeting
• Public Information Update: Social Media
• Public Information Update: City Celebration Content & Upcoming Events
• HBTV Programming Update

Citizen Participation Advisory Board

The Citizen Participation Advisory Board will consider recommending funding allocations for Community Development Block Grant Public Services Program applications for the 2025-26 program year. The board may also recommend adjusting funding levels if HUD's final allocation is higher or lower than expected. Additionally, the board will vote on approving minutes from its January 30, 2025 meeting.

• Funding recommendations for CDBG Public Services Program applications for 2025-26 (item 25-107)
• Potential recommendation to adjust program funding based on HUD allocation changes
• Approval of minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting (item 25-106)

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review draft minutes from a previous meeting and discuss the city's 2025 legislative platform. The body will also receive updates on federal and state legislation.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025
• Review of Draft 2025 Legislative Platform
• Federal Legislative Update presentation
• State Legislative Update presentation
• Discussion on 405 Freeway Naming

CIAB/Public Works Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the CIAB/Public Works Commission. The agenda includes approving October 2024 minutes, onboarding new commissioners, electing a Chair and Vice Chair, and receiving informational updates on capital improvement projects and development impact fee reports. No votes on substantive policy or spending are scheduled.

• Commissioner orientation and oath of office for new members
• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice Chair for the commission
• Active Capital Improvement Projects update by Tom Herbel
• Review of Development Impact Fee reports for Sewer, Drainage, and Traffic Funds (informational only)

Historic Resources Board

The Historic Resources Board will vote on creating a programs ad-hoc committee and hear updates on grant outcomes and the OC Archives Bazaar. Members will also receive reports from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board, and discuss historic research on 410 Main St. Other items include approval of meeting minutes and reports on plaques, signage, and outreach.

• Vote on establishing a programs ad-hoc committee
• Update on grant outcomes and participation in OC Archives Bazaar
• Historic research presentation on 410 Main St.
• Reports from Planning Commission and Design Review Board
• Discussion of plaque and signage requests

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will discuss fiscal year 2024/25 mid-year budget adjustments and the establishment of angled parking on Walnut Avenue. The body will also review a 2023 Water Master Plan update and a maintenance agreement for the Pelican Harbor Senior Apartments project.

• Appropriation of $20,000 for angled parking on Walnut Avenue between Main Street and 2nd Street
• Fiscal Year 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
• Maintenance agreement for Pelican Harbor Senior Apartments at 18431 Beach Boulevard
• Adoption of the 2023 Water Master Plan Update
• Contract extension for bridge design services with Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is reviewing design, colors, and materials for three projects. These include a mixed-use residential building, exterior paint for the Art Center, and a large electronic sign.

• 410 Main Street: Proposed four-story mixed-use project with 28 condominiums and 8,000 sq. ft. of retail
• 538 Main Street: Proposed exterior paint colors for the Huntington Beach Art Center steel frame and electrical tower
• 7501 McFadden Avenue: Proposed 85 ft. high multi-user electronic readerboard with 672 sq. ft. of sign face area

Economic Development Committee

The Huntington Beach Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting on February 12, 2025. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comments, approval of minutes, committee reports, and member comments. No specific discussion items or potential recommendations are listed, so no actionable items are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period open for non-agendized items
• Next meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission will elect its 2025 Chair and Vice Chair and discuss advisory board assignments. It will review a citywide zoning text amendment to add regulations for smoke and tobacco shops. The commission will also continue the appeal of a conditional use permit for a 6‑ft security fence and approve the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes.

• 25-058: Nominate and elect 2025 Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• 25-059: Discuss 2025 Advisory Boards and Committee Assignments
• 25-054: Zoning Text Amendment No. 25-001 to regulate smoke/tobacco shops citywide
• 25-083: Continue appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 24-026 for Tiempo security fence
• 25-028: Approve Planning Commission minutes dated September 24, 2024

Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board

The Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board will review item 25-080, a tentative parcel map for subdivision. The request is to split a 2,698 sq ft parcel at 16811 14th Street into two condominium lots. The board is asked to recommend approval of the subdivision to the Zoning Administrator.

• 25-080 Tentative Parcel Map No. 25-001 – subdivision of a 2,698 sq ft parcel at 16811 14th St into two condominium lots; board to recommend approval to the Zoning Administrator

Community & Library Services Commission

The Community & Library Services Commission will hold its annual elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also review capital project updates for playgrounds and approve a plaque for the Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary.

• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary plaque design and language
• CIP project updates for Langenbeck, Robinwood, Drew, and Arevalos Parks, and the All-Inclusive Beach Playground
• Discussion of after-hour parking restrictions at Gibbs Park
• Report on Winter Reading Challenge showing 915 total participants

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing and consider approving a Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to demolish an existing single-story residence and build a new 7,696 sq. ft. three-story single-family dwelling on Gilbert Island in Huntington Harbour.

• Application to demolish existing single-story home and construct a 7,696 sq. ft., 30-ft-tall three-story dwelling with a 715 sq. ft. garage and balconies at 16471 Malden Circle
• Coastal Development Permit No. 24-005 and Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007
• Proposed structure includes 530 sq. ft. of second-floor balconies and a 110 sq. ft. third-floor balcony

Independence Day Board

The Independence Day Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council will receive a presentation on a new Long Range Financial Plan (moved from study session). Closed session includes labor negotiations with three employee groups, a city manager appointment, and lease negotiations for a property at 21091 Pacific Coast Highway. Consent calendar items include a $250,000 contract increase with AESCO Inc. and a $300,000 increase with Dudek for on-call construction management, a license agreement with Visit Huntington Beach for the Pier Plaza kiosk, and acceptance of improvements for the LeBard Residential Project (Tract 17801). The agenda lists a Public Hearing section but no items are detailed in the provided text.

• Presentation of new Long Range Financial Plan
• Closed session: City Manager appointment (public employee appointment)
• Closed session: Lease negotiation for 21091 Pacific Coast Highway (Jack’s Beach Concessions)
• Consent: Increase AESCO on-call contract by $250,000 and Dudek by $300,000
• Consent: License agreement with Visit Huntington Beach for Pier Plaza kiosk

Citizen Participation Advisory Board

The board will review and hear presentations from seven applicants for the Annual Community Development Block Grant Public Services Program for 2025-26. It will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive public comments.

• Review of Annual CDBG Public Services Program Applications for 2025-26
• Applicant presentations from Oak View FRC, Pathways to Independence, StandUp for Kids, Rattles of Love Diaper Bank, On-Site Case Management for OC Youth, Robyne's Nest, and Senior Center Care Management
• Approval of draft minutes from January 16, 2025

Planning Commission

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is February 11, 2025.

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will vote on approving the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes and receive informational updates on the city's social media, upcoming events, and HBTV programming content. No binding decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes from the October 22, 2024 Communications Committee meeting (Item 25-047)
• Public Information Update covering social media, city celebration content, and upcoming events
• HBTV Programming content update

Investment Advisory Board

The Investment Advisory Board will meet to elect a new chair and vice-chair, approve minutes from October 2024, and review the December 2024 quarterly investment report. The board can take no action on non-agendized public comments.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of Investment Advisory Board Minutes (Oct 24, 2024)
• Review of December 2024 Quarterly Investment Report

Harbor Commission

The Harbor Commission will hold a regular meeting with an Oath of Office for Commissioners Wood and Vu, approve minutes from December 5, 2024, and conduct a review of Municipal Code Chapters 12.32, 13.36, 13.40, and 13.44 concerning harbor regulations. Public comments are invited on non-agendized items. The meeting also includes committee reports and items for future agendas.

• Oath of Office for Harbour Commissioners Wood and Vu
• Review of Municipal Code Chapters 12.32, 13.36, 13.40, 13.44
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 5, 2024
• Reports from Vessels and Watercraft, Water Quality, and Policy Ad Hoc Committees
• Public comments allowed (3 minutes per person)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is meeting to review the design, colors, and materials for two projects. The board will consider making recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding a mixed-use development and a large electronic sign.

• 410 Main Street: Proposed four-story mixed-use project with 8,000 sq. ft. of retail and 28 residential condominium units
• 410 Main Street: Request for 55 ft. height concession and a 20% density bonus
• 7501 McFadden Avenue: Proposed 85 ft. high multi-user electronic readerboard with 672 sq. ft. of sign face area
• Approval of Design Review Board minutes from April 15, May 23, and June 13, 2024

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will first approve the minutes from its special meeting on January 15, 2025. It will then discuss several agenda items, including a Brown Act review, sustainable budget objectives, the commission’s purpose and 2025 calendar, financing for the Marisol Senior Living Project, the Meadowlark Golf Course Task Force, and city leases. No formal actions are scheduled for public comments unless the items are on the agenda.

• Brown Act Review by City Attorney Michael Gates
• HB Sustainable Budget Objectives – presentation by Cain
• Review of Commission Purpose, Duties and 2025 Calendar – Cain
• Financing discussion for the Marisol Senior Living Project – Cain
• Meadowlark Golf Course Task Force update – Cicerone

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider two public‑hearing items. One is a tentative parcel map to subdivide the 515 12th Street lot into two residential parcels. The other is a conditional use permit for Burattino Pizza to sell and serve beer and wine at 7451 Edinger Ave., Suite 104. The board will vote on approval with suggested findings and conditions.

• Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 24‑003 to split 515 12th Street into two 2,875 sq ft residential parcels
• Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24‑023 for Burattino Pizza to serve beer and wine at 7451 Edinger Ave., Suite 104

City Council/Public Financing Authority

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will meet to discuss infrastructure and senior living project financing. The body is deciding on several funding appropriations and contract amendments during the regular session.

• Appropriation of $498,500 for the Civic Center Oil Well Abandonment Project via Excalibur Well Services, Corp
• Acceptance of a $327,947 grant for the Old Pirate Lane State Small Water System Consolidation Project
• Discussion of the Marisol Senior Living Project Financing
• Review of the FY 2023/24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report audit results
• Closed session discussions regarding the appointment of a City Manager

Citizen Participation Advisory Board