Council adopts Resolution No. 2026-41 — ratify local emergency and emergency orders (as amended), 7–0

Adopt Resolution No. 2026-41 — ratify local emergency and emergency orders (as amended)

7 yes, 0 no

Chad Williams (yes), Casey McKeon (yes), Pat Burns (yes), Butch Twining (yes), Andrew Gruel (yes), Gracey Van Der Mark (yes), Don Kennedy (yes)

Flood relief package — help desk, $1M flood fund, fee waivers, Coastal Commission menu, drone program

7 yes, 0 no

Local emergency ratification and emergency orders

The city was set to ratify an existing local emergency and adopt emergency orders and regulations, which can affect public safety measures residents experience day to day. Details of the emergency and the orders were not available in the published materials.

What it means: Residents if the emergency measures improve public safety response.

State audit discussion

The California State Auditor has sued the city (Grant Parks v. City of Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court).

What it means: Not determinable from available records.

King tide flooding emergency in Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbor

Record 8.2-foot tides flooded 114 homes; even higher tides (8.5-8.9 ft) are forecast for November 24-25 and December. The emergency resolution keeps closures, evacuations, and property-owner protections in effect, and unlocks state/federal reimbursement — but the Cal OES application must be filed within 10 days.

What it means: $1 million moved from the rainy day fund into a flood supply fund, plus waived permit fees; the city expects up to 75% reimbursement from Cal OES.

State auditor lawsuit (Grant Parks v. Huntington Beach) headed to appeal

Settlement talks with the state broke down over audit scope guardrails, so the council voted 7-0 to appeal the ruling. The fight over the state's audit of the city continues at the appellate level.

What it means: Residents who favor the city's transparency and legal-defense position.