Andrew Gruel

4th of July event finances (PSQ Productions)

Better contract terms could improve the event's financial performance, though no dollar estimate was given.

coastal flooding / road closure

Taxpayers and drivers could foot the bill for road repairs, detours, and future coastal defense projects.

city council election

The race itself doesn’t hit your wallet today, but the council it elects will shape Huntington Beach’s budget, fees, and services.

ADU approval at 205 Pecan Avenue and state housing law compliance

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

Sports Complex Subcommittee

Using commissioners instead of an outside firm could reduce audit costs, though staff time and availability factor in.

Firefighters' Association Labor Agreement

About $971,601 in ongoing costs over the agreement term.

Legislative advocacy contracts trimmed

Involves approximately $504,000 in general fund expenditures over the contract term.

Police Management Association contract costs

A $15.6 million deficit and a nearly $10 million police contract commitment over three years were cited.

Downtown Parking In-Lieu Program adequacy

Applicants pay about $35,000 per space into a fund used for future parking improvements like restriping, valet and trolley service.

Newland House Museum restoration funding

Requires a construction contract of $628,600 plus additional appropriations.

Housing Element compliance and mounting state fines

Speaker linked strict zoning to budget problems by limiting property tax growth.

Vendor permitting on harbour beaches

Could require legal costs and changes to the beach vendor permit program.

Expanded alcohol service at Sanchos Tacos

The bar already generates regular police calls for service; the new conditions add oversight costs but no direct city spending was cited.

Friends of the Library $825,000 donation offer

$825,000 in private donations over three years remains unaccepted.

FY 2026-27 budget and structural deficit

Projected structural deficits grow over the decade, requiring careful management of the city's $99 million reserve fund.

Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program

$15,000 total, already in the economic development budget — no new appropriations.

State audit discussion

Unknown — litigation outcomes could carry financial consequences for the city.

Bacteria warning at Mother's Beach

Huntington Club remodel and bungalows appeal

Not specified; the bungalow project's financial projections were challenged by club members.

Homelessness response partnership with the county

$500,000 in county capital funding plus $4.3 million in regional street medicine services coming to the area.

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

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

Appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 (205 Pecan ADUs)

Consent calendar items 10, 11, 12, 14, 15

Resolution No. 2026-39 — Police Management Association MOU (item 13)

America 250 Time Capsule and Plaque at Patriot Park (item 16)

Independence Day Celebration RFP Review (item 17)

Approve and Adopt Minutes

Forward 4th of July Subcommittee recommendations to City Council

City Attorney comment on eventual RFP contract

Subcommittee to present recommendations at City Council meeting

Adjournment

Resolution No. 2026-27 — Downtown BID Annual Assessment FY 2026-27

Consent items 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22

Item 16 — Legislative advocacy contracts (Kahn, Soares & Conway; Stapleton & Associates)

Item 18 — Park Bench Cafe lease amendment and assignment to 2R2S, LLC

Item 19 — FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

Item 23 — Main Street Seatwall Improvements contract, CC1913

Item 25 — Resolution No. 2026-38, Art Center Advisory Committee

New item 26-865 — Finance Committee Independence Day Celebration Subcommittee

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

Appeal of Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 (205 Pecan ADUs)

Resolution No. 2026-39 — Police Management Association MOU (item 13)

America 250 Time Capsule and Plaque at Patriot Park (item 16)

Believed burying the capsule was premature with much of the 250th year remaining.

Independence Day Celebration RFP Review (item 17)

Wanted the Finance Commission recommendations presented as the agenda stated.

to approve the HBTBID Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

to receive and file the "List of Professional Services Contracts Approved by Department Heads and Submitted to the Office of the City Clerk during the period of April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026."

to conduct the Public Hearing; and, if written protests from businesses representing 50% or more of the total assessment are not received, adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, "A Resolution of the City Counc

to approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of September 15, 2026.

to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $270,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State Legislative Advocac

to authorize the appropriation of $200,925.31 from the Infrastructure Fund ·(314) balance; and, reject bids 1 - 7, with bidders 1, 2, and 6 withdrawing and bidders 3 - 5, and 7 being deemed non-respon

to authorize the appropriation of $101,114.80 from the Infrastructure Fund (314) balance to Account 31440023.82200; and, accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Newbuild Construc

to CONTINUE item to the next City Council meeting to allow staff time to prepare a full disclosure on 2R2S, LLC members and justification for assignment rather than using a competitive bid process bef

to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 for Lease Agreement with Michael & Charistie Bartusick dba Park Bench Cafe; and, approve and authorize the Mayor and City C

to approve and accept the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant awarded to the City of Huntington Beach; and, authorize the Fire Chief and Chief Financial Officer as the officials to execute and si

to approve and authorize execution of a Professional Services Contract with Pacific Secured Equities, Inc. dba lntercare Holdings Insurance Services for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Admini

to reject all bids for the Well 4 Facilities Upgrades Project, CC1698, and direct staff to re-bid the project.

to receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30,

to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-38, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California, Establishing the Art Center Advisory Committee, Defining its Purpose and Composition, an

to direct Chief Financial Officer Zack Zithisakthanakul, using the PSQ contract, to work with the Independence Day Celebration Finance Subcommittee for review and recommendations on definitive languag

Item 16 — Legislative advocacy contracts (Kahn, Soares & Conway; Stapleton & Associates)

Views the lobbying as discretionary, not a must-have, and questions the value of the narrowed state scope.

Item 18 — Park Bench Cafe lease amendment and assignment to 2R2S, LLC

Wants more transparency into the LLC members and the lease agreement before approval.

Item 25 — Resolution No. 2026-38, Art Center Advisory Committee

New item 26-865 — Finance Committee Independence Day Celebration Subcommittee

Main Street Branch Library 75th Anniversary Plaque

Voted against the final plaque design alongside Williams.

America 250 Plaque at Pier Plaza

Creation of an Art Center Committee

as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute $270,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and

approve the language, design, donation and installation of the Sons of the American Revolution America 250 Memorial Bench near the Veterans Memorial on City Hall property.

reject all bids for the Abandonment of Old Pirate Drive Private Water Well Project, CC-1624, and re-bid the Project.

adopt Resolution No. 2026-37, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the

approve the recommended design firm RRM Design Group to complete the Edison Park Reconfiguration, CC1860 design and construction documents; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment

approve and adopt the City Council/Public Financing Authority regular meeting minutes of August 18, 2026.

approve the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District Annual Report and Budget for FY 2026-2027; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntin

adopt Ordinance No. 4350, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Sections 10.04, 10.50, 10.56, 10.60, 10.64, and 10.68 of Title 10 of the Huntington Beach Municipal

approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a $300,000 "Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Hinderliter De Llamas and Associates for Sales and Used Ta

approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No.1 to the Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3598 between Orange County Transportation Authority and Cities of Huntington Beach, Santa

approve the proposed design and inscription for the America 250 Celebration plaque at the Pier Plaza Memorial, as amended to return with another iteration adding "America's Veterans - Past, Present an

consider the information and recommendations presented by the Finance Commission Subcommittee and City staff.

Professional Services Contracts for State and Federal Legislative Advocacy

America 250 Plaque at Pier Plaza Design

Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

receive and consider the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 202

~der the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Gfficers' Association for the pei:i-Od of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, pursuant to

Resolution No. 2026-34: OCTA Enhanced Mobility Grant

Consent Calendar Approval

Police Officers' Association MOU Study and Delay

Ordinances Nos. 4350 and 4351 Introduction

approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the "Employment Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and Zack Zithisakthanakul" for the position of Chief Financial Officer.

set aside Resolution No. 2017-25 and direct staff to create the engraving template for review by Councilmembers Kennedy, Burns and McKeon, with a working draft brought forward for further discussions