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Huntington BeachCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
196,010
Per-capita income
$62,450
Median home value
$1,047,300
Bachelor's or higher
47%
Typical home value $1,344,725 +5.6% yr/yr · +40.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$465.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$479.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$236.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$434.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,437 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025372 housing units ($101.7M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Chad Williams ✓ 52,335 · Butch Twining ✓ 43,924 · Don Kennedy ✓ 43,319 · Natalie Moser 40,260 · Dan Kalmick 38,879 · Rhonda Bolton 37,170
City Council 2022-11-08
Pat Burns ✓ 37,266 · Tony Strickland ✓ 36,805 · Gracey Van Der Mark ✓ 33,833 · Casey McKeon ✓ 33,455 · Gina Clayton-Tarvin 21,630 · Jill Hardy 20,788
City Council 2020-11-03
Tito Ortiz ✓ 42,246 · Dan Kalmick ✓ 30,310 · Natalie Moser ✓ 30,185 · Gracey Van Der Mark 23,365 · Oscar D. Rodriguez 21,696 · Brian Burley 20,862
🗳️ Ballot measures (9)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure U
2024-11-05 · Passed — 56,306 yes / 41,295 no
Measure A
2024-03-05 · Passed — 32,892 yes / 28,701 no
Measure B
2024-03-05 · Passed — 35,231 yes / 26,358 no
Measure C
2024-03-05 · Failed — 28,314 yes / 32,157 no
Measure L
2022-11-08 · Failed — 31,246 yes / 43,508 no
Measure M
2022-11-08 · Failed — 29,378 yes / 45,777 no
Measure N
2022-11-08 · Failed — 32,390 yes / 41,385 no
Measure O
2022-11-08 · Passed — 42,771 yes / 35,463 no
Measure A
2022-06-07 · Failed — 32,207 yes / 17,668 no

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Fri Oct 30, 2026 · 2:00 PM

City Council/Public Financing Authority

City Council to ratify local emergency and adopt emergency orders

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will meet to ratify a local emergency and adopt corresponding orders and regulations. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation.

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Council Chambers
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AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Friday, October 30, 2026 Special Meeting - 2:00 PM Council Chambers 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CASEY MCKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem PAT BURNS, Councilman ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman DON KENNEDY, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman STAFF TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer VIEWING OPTIONS (Live or On-Demand): Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person or view the proceedings remotely. Meetings are broadcast live on HBTV Channel 3 (replayed on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.). Live and archived meet i n g s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t : https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/calendar, https://bit.ly/SurfCityTV, or the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/cityofhb. Meetings may also be viewed on Roku, Fire TV or Apple device by downloading the Cablecast Screenweave App and searching for the City of Huntington Beach channel. PRESENTATION MATERIAL: If you plan to share printed materials during public speaking, please provide ten (10) paper copies. Materials may be delivered in person at the meeting or to the City Clerk ’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the audience and speakers shall not wear or display signs that obstruct the view of other audience members. Signs sha …
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council/Public Financing Authority

City Council to consider contract for JD Edwards support and firefighter MOU

The City Council and Public Financing Authority will meet to discuss a proposed labor agreement with the Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association and review a request for proposals for Independence Day celebrations. The body will also consider several professional service contracts and grant appropriations.

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AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, November 3, 2026 4:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Council Chambers 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CASEY MCKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem PAT BURNS, Councilman ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman DON KENNEDY, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman STAFF TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer VIEWING OPTIONS (Live or On-Demand): Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person or view the proceedings remotely. Meetings are broadcast live on HBTV Channel 3 (replayed on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.). Live and archived meet i n g s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t : https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/calendar, https://bit.ly/SurfCityTV, or the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/cityofhb. Meetings may also be viewed on Roku, Fire TV or Apple device by downloading the Cablecast Screenweave App and searching for the City of Huntington Beach channel. PRESENTATION MATERIAL: If you plan to share printed materials during public speaking, please provide ten (10) paper copies. Materials may be delivered in person at the meeting or to the City Clerk ’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the audience and speakers shall not wear or display signs that obstruct the view of other au …
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator to review home addition and liquor license amendment

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to decide on two permit requests. These include a residential addition on Baruna Lane and a request to allow distilled spirits at a restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers Zoning Administrator JOANNA CORTEZ, Principal Planner Zoning Administrator Staff Liaisons JASON KELLEY, Senior Planner MICHELLE LOPEZ, Administrative Assistant Zoning Administrator Wednesday, November 4, 2026 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Zoning Administrator can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) If you are not able to attend in person, public comments may be submitted in writing to https://arcg.is/O11Ha by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 26-911 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-004 (VU RESIDENCE) REQUEST: To construct an approximate 1,100 sq. ft. addition to an existing two-story single-family residence at an approximate height of 23 ft. LOCATION: 16692 Baruna Lane, 92649 (East side of Baruna Lane and north of Davenport Drive- Davenport Island) That the Zoning Administrator take the following actions: A) Find the proposed project is categoric …
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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Investment Advisory Board

Investment Advisory Board to review quarterly report and 2027 policy

The Investment Advisory Board will review the Q1 2026-2027 quarterly investment report. The board will also discuss the 2026 annual review and the Investment Policy Statement for 2027.

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Civic Center, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Council Chambers ALLEN SCHREIBER, Chair DOUG MISTERLY, Vice-Chair MARK ELLETT, Board Member RICHARD JACKSON, Board Member DARYN MARTIN, Board Member MICHELLE SCHUETZ, Board Member JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer JOYCE ZACKS, Deputy City Treasurer JENNIFER MCCANN, Senior Administrative Assistant Investment Advisory Board Thursday, November 5, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / ROLL CALL B. PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Investment Advisory Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized . Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, participants will be called in the order forms are received. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to jennifer.mccann@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Investment Advisory Board and recorded as supplemental communication. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26-892 C1. Investment Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2026 - approval requested DRAFTED Minutes 07.23.26 Attachments: D. …
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Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Design Review Board

Board to review redesigns for Seacliff Village and The Huntington Club

The Design Review Board will review the design, colors, and materials for two local projects. The board will consider recommending approvals for an outdoor dining area and tennis court lighting.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8 JEFFREY DAHL, Board Member MATTHEW FERTAL, Board Member DUANE WENTWORTH, Historic Resources Rep. BRIAN THIENES, Planning Commission Rep. STAFF LIAISON Madalyn Welch, Senior Planner Design Review Board Thursday, November 5, 2026 Special Meeting 3:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Design Review Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) CONSENT CALENDAR 26-921 Approve Design Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes Dated September 10, 2026 That the Design Review Board take the following action: “Approve the September 10, 2026, Design Review Board Minutes as submitted." Recommended Action: 26-931 Approve Design Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes Dated October 8, 2026 That the Design Review Board take the following action: “Approve the October 8, 2026, Design Review Board Minutes as submitted." Recommended Action: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Page 1 of 4 AGENDA November 5, 2026 Desi …
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Recent meetings

Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Finance Commission

Finance Commission to review subcommittee updates and AI consulting

The Finance Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates from various subcommittees. The body will also discuss artificial intelligence and the procurement of Big Swann Consulting.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers FRANK LO GRASSO, Chair DAVID CICERONE, Vice-Chair PAUL GEERY, Commissioner DAVE CHENNAULT, Commissioner TRACY PELLMAN, Commissioner JON BOOMGARDEN, Commissioner ZACK ZITHISAKTHANAKUL, Chief Financial Officer ROBERT SZILAGYI, Finance Manager SHELBY NOBLES, Finance, Management Aide Finance Commission Wednesday, October 28, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Finance Commission can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, participants will be called in the order forms are received. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to shelby.nobles@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Finance Commission and recorded as supplemental communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26-919 1. Approve the Finance Commission Meeting Minutes Draft Finance Commission Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2026 Draft Finance Commission Speci …
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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss several amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Text, and Local Coastal Program. These items are part of a project review for the Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan.

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Civic Center, Council Chambers
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MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 536-5227 for more information, or request assistance from the staff or Sergeant-at-Arms at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To address the legislative body on items of interest not scheduled for public hearing, Request to Speak forms will be made available at the meeting and are collected by the staff or Sergeant at Arms. Some legislative bodies may provide different Request to Speak forms for public hearing items. AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO BROADCASTED MEETINGS: City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on HBTV-3 Channel 3, and can be viewed via live or archived website at https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Civic Center, Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Study Session: 5:30 PM Regular Meeting - 5:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION Chair Brett Bush Vice-Chair Ken Babineau Commissioner Ann Palmer Commissioner Ben Goldberg Commissioner Dave Clifford Commissioner Austin E …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Communications Committee

Communications Committee meeting scheduled for October 26, 2026

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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Civic Center, 4th Floor, CR2
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Harbor Commission

Harbor Commission to discuss vendor permitting issues on harbor beaches

The Harbor Commission will meet to review minutes from September 24, 2026, and hear a presentation on vendor permitting. The meeting also includes reports from infrastructure, watercraft, and water quality committees.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8 VAN VU, Chair DIANE WOOD, Vice-Chair WILLIAM LARKIN, Board Member KIMBERLEY MILLIGAN, Board Member CHRIS NIELSEN, Board Member CRAIG SCHAUPPNER, Board Member MEL WILLIAMS, Board Member PAT BURNS, Councilman Liaison GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman Liaison ERIC MCCOY, Fire Chief TREVOR MCDONALD, Marine Safety Division Chief KEVIN JUSTEN, Senior Management Analyst Harbor Commission Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Harbour Commission can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26-875 Meeting Minutes - September 24, 2026 SPECIAL REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community and Library Services, Vendor Permitting Issues on Harbour Beaches COMMITTEE REPORTS 1 Infrastructure Ad Hoc committee 2 Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc committee 3 Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee STAFF COMMENTS Page …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Personnel Commission

Personnel Commission meeting for October 21, 2026, is cancelled

The regular meeting of the Personnel Commission scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B8 Personnel Commission Wednesday, October 21, 2026 CANCELLATION 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The [Insert Board/Commission Name] can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) APPROVAL OF MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS COMMITTEE REPORTS MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting of the [Insert Board or Commission] is [Insert Day of Week], [Insert date], at [Insert Time] in [Insert Location] Huntington Beach, California. Page 1 of 3 AGENDA October 21, 2026 Personnel Commission INTERNET ACCESS TO THE [Insert Board or Commission] AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO [Insert Board or Commission] MEETINGS AT: https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/ Page 2 of 3 AGENDA October 21, 2026 Personnel Commission MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Am …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 4:00 PM

West Orange County Water Board

Water Board to discuss returning Cathodic Protection Program funds to member agencies

The West Orange County Water Board will meet to review financial and operational reports. The board is considering an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to return funds from the Cathodic Protection Program to member agencies.

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Utilities Yard, Administration Building
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City of Huntington Beach 19001 Huntington Street Huntington Beach, California Utilities Yard, Administration Building GEORGE BRIETIGAM, City of Garden Grove PAT BURNS, City of Huntington Beach MARK NGUYEN, City of Westminster NATHAN STEELE, City of Seal Beach GRACEY VAN DER MARK, City of Huntington Beach JOHN POEHLER, General Manager JASON SCHMITT, Board Treasurer CHRIS DAVIS, Staff Liaison JANICE GOEBEL, Board Secretary ATKINSON, ANDELSON, LOYA, RUUD & ROMO, General Counsel West Orange County Water Board Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. West Orange County Water Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26-894 Approve Minutes of July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Approve Minutes of July 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommended Action: GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 26-895 Fund Report and Ratify Bills Receive and File Recommended Action: Page 1 of 2 AGENDA October 21, 2026 West Orange County Water B …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator to review wireless facility and residential permits

The Zoning Administrator will hold public hearings to decide on three conditional use permits. These include modifications to a wireless facility and requests for a residential wall and a new home.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers Zoning Administrator JOANNA CORTEZ, Principal Planner Zoning Administrator Staff Liaisons JASON KELLEY, Senior Planner MICHELLE LOPEZ, Administrative Assistant Zoning Administrator Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Zoning Administrator can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) If you are not able to attend in person, public comments may be submitted in writing to https://arcg.is/O11Ha by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 26-841 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 26-003 (EDINGER FLAGPOLE WIRELESS FACILITY CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 19, 2026 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING) REQUEST: To permit the modification of an existing “flagpole” wireless communication facility at an overall height of 55 feet that includes widening the canister to 20 inches to install one antenna and six RRHs. LOCATION: 6565 Edinger Avenue, 92647 (North Side of Edi …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Historic Resources Board

Historic Resources Board to receive update on Newland House Restoration

The Historic Resources Board will meet to review an update on the Newland House Restoration project. The board will also receive reports from the Planning Commission and Design Review Board and discuss various ad-hoc committee items.

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City Hall, Lower Level, Room B-8
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City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-7 ALAN RAY, Board Chair AMORY HANSON, Vice Chair MARK ZAMBRANO, Treasurer JAYME MEKIS, Board Member SUSAN NGUYEN, Board Member JOE SANTIAGO, Board Member LORI ANN SUEKI, Board Member DUANE WENTWORTH, Board Member DAVID WENTWORTH SR., Board Member Historic Resources Board Council Liaisons ANDREW GRUEL, Council Member CHAD WILLIAMS, Council Member Staff Liaisons ASHLEY WYSOCKI, Director of Community & Library Services MICHELLE ROESNER, Sr. Administrative Assistant Historic Resources Board Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Historic Resources Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, in-person participants will be called to speak first. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to Library@hbpl.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Historic Resources Board and recorded …
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

CIAB/Public Works Commission

CIAB/Public Works Commission meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Citizen's Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission scheduled for October 21, 2026, has been cancelled.

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Utilities Yard, Training Center
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City of Huntington Beach 19021 Huntington Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Utilities Yard, Training Center Preeti Ghuman, P.E., Chair Pano Frousiakis, Vice Chair Daren Macdonald, Commissioner James Michalski, Commissioner Jignesh Padhiar, Commissioner Peter Rivas, Commissioner Chau Vu, Director of Public Works Joe Fuentes, City Engineer April Maese, Management Analyst CIAB/Public Works Commission Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Citizen's Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the CIAB/Public Works Commission is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 5:00PM, at the Utilities Yard, 19021 Huntington Street, Huntington Beach, California, 92648. INTERNET ACCESS TO THE CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETINGS AT: https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/ Page 1 of 1
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council/Public Financing Authority

City Council to consider coastal development appeal and various municipal grants

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Planning Commission action on a coastal development permit for 205 Pecan ADUs. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items involving grant approvals and contract amendments.

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Council Chambers
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that cut of 1 or 2 of 100. And he's been left. Oh! I. I. I. I know. I like to call the meeting of the City Council, public finance and authority to order, MADAM Clerk. MAY I have the roll call, please? Councilmember Gruel Councilmember Kennedy, mayor Pro tem Twining here. Mayor McKeon here. COUNCILMAN Burns. Present. CouncilMember Van Der Mark here. COUNCILMAN Williams here. MADAM Clerk, do we have any supplemental communications? Not for this portion of the meeting. Do we have any public comments on closed session items? We do. Okay. Pursuant pursuant to Senate Bill 707, public comments will be accepted both in person or remotely via zoom. The city clerk will not read profane, obscene, and otherwise inappropriate zoom display names or identifiers. Instructions for providing comments on zoom can be found on the agenda cover page and on the City Clerk web page. The City Clerk will provide instructions for participating in public comment. MADAM, you said so. How many comments do we have? One. One. Okay. The City Council will now receive public comments for closed session only. If you are here to provide in-person comments, queue in the designated area along the stairs. Use either podium and state your name if you would like it reflected in the minutes. If you would like to provide comments for closed session item via zoom. Use the Raise Your Hand feature in zoom and you will be called to speak by your zoom identifier. Once called, be prepared to unmute your microphone and speak …
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AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, October 20, 2026 4:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Council Chambers 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CASEY MCKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem PAT BURNS, Councilman ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman DON KENNEDY, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman STAFF TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer VIEWING OPTIONS (Live or On-Demand): Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person or view the proceedings remotely. Meetings are broadcast live on HBTV Channel 3 (replayed on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.). Live and archived meet i n g s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t : https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/calendar, https://bit.ly/SurfCityTV, or the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/cityofhb. Meetings may also be viewed on Roku, Fire TV or Apple device by downloading the Cablecast Screenweave App and searching for the City of Huntington Beach channel. PRESENTATION MATERIAL: If you plan to share printed materials during public speaking, please provide ten (10) paper copies. Materials may be delivered in person at the meeting or to the City Clerk ’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the audience and speakers shall not wear or display signs that obstruct the view of other au …
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-835 — adopted
6 yea · 1 abstain
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark abstain · Chad Williams yea
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 10 - 15) — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-879 — adopted
4 yea · 3 present
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy present · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon present · Pat Burns present · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-881 — adopted
12 yea · 9 present
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy present · Butch Twining present · Casey McKeon present · Pat Burns present · Gracey Van Der Mark present · Chad Williams yea · Andrew Gruel present · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams present · Andrew Gruel present · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams present
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

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CANCELLATION
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Community & Library Services Commission

Commission to review playground updates and host charity fundraiser drawing

The Community & Library Services Commission will discuss updates for the Robinwood and Drew playgrounds. The body will also conduct a drawing for the 2027 Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournament host and consider rescheduling the November meeting.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers LOLLY McHARDY, Chair CEASON BAKER, Vice-Chair STEVE BARNES, Commissioner JEANNE PARIS, Commissioner ROSALIND PRICE, Commissioner TEISHA NIM-HUSAINI, Commissioner TRICIA THIENES, Commissioner STAFF LIAISONS ASHLEY WYSOCKI, Director CHRIS COLE, Manager, Facilities & Development CHARLENE GOMEZ, Sr. Administrative Assistant Community & Library Services Community & Library Services Commission Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Baker, Barnes, McHardy, Nim-Husaini, Paris, Price, Thienes SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agenda or non-agenda items, however, the Commission can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes for comments unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance. Time cannot be donated to others. Individuals wishing to speak at the meeting may do so by completing a Request to Speak form and providing it to the Recording Secretary prior to public comments. If you are unable to attend and wish to provide comments, please send them via email to cgomez@surfcity-hb.org by 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to Commissioners and recorded as supplemental communication. PRESENTATIONS 26-866 2027 Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournam …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 2:30 PM

Economic Development Committee

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Finance Commission

Finance Commission to discuss 4th of July RFP

The Finance Commission will meet to discuss and provide recommendations regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 4th of July Subcommittee.

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers FRANK LO GRASSO, Chair DAVID CICERONE, Vice-Chair PAUL GEERY, Commissioner DAVE CHENNAULT, Commissioner TRACY PELLMAN, Commissioner JON BOOMGARDEN, Commissioner ZACK ZITHISAKTHANAKUL, Chief Financial Officer ROBERT SZILAGYI, Finance Manager SHELBY NOBLES, Finance, Management Aide Finance Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Special Meeting 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Finance Commission can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, participants will be called in the order forms are received. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to shelby.nobles@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Finance Commission and recorded as supplemental communication. FINANCE COMMISSIONER ITEMS 26-882 1. 4th of July Subcommittee - Request for proposal (RFP) discussion and recommendations COMMISSIONER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Sunset Beach Local Coastal Program Review Board

Nobles Family Community Center
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Celebration Committee

Committee to plan 2026 events and finalize 2027 celebration calendar

The City Celebration Committee will review and plan events for the remainder of 2026 and finalize the 2027 calendar. Discussions include the 250 Semiquincentennial Calendar and specific event themes for each month of 2027.

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City Hall, Lower Level, B-8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 City Hall, Lower Level, B-8 CASEY McKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem Staff Liaison JULIE TOLEDO, Public Affairs Officer City Celebration Committee Tuesday, October 13, 2026 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to make public comments may fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison and/or submit a written communication via email to Julie.Toledo@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE and recorded as supplemental communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Review and approve minutes from the September 21, 2026 City Celebration Committee meeting. 26-883 Draft meeting minutes from the September 21, 2026 City Celebration Committee meeting. Draft Celebration Minutes - 2026-09-21 Attachments: 1. 2026 Calendar a. October: Wings of Freedom b. November: Honoring the Brave – Saluting our Veterans c. December: Seasons of Remembrance & Reflection Page 1 of 2 AGENDA October 13, 2026 City Celebration Committee 2. Review/Plan 2026 …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Huntington Beach Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 27, 2026.

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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Cancelled Chair Brett Bush Vice-Chair Ken Babineau Commissioner Ann Palmer Commissioner Ben Goldberg Commissioner Dave Clifford Commissioner Austin Edsell Commissioner Brian Thienes PLANNING COMMISSION Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney Jill Bos, Deputy Director of Community Development Ricky Ramos, Planning Manager Kim De Coite, Senior Administrative Assistant Planning Commission Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Cancelled 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA The City of Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting of October 13, 2026 has been CANCELLED. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 27, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 714-536-5276. Page 1 of 1
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Design Review Board

Board to review 54-foot Edinger Avenue flagpole wireless facility redesign

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

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8 JEFFREY DAHL, Board Member MATTHEW FERTAL, Board Member DUANE WENTWORTH, Historic Resources Rep. BRIAN THIENES, Planning Commission Rep. STAFF LIAISON Madalyn Welch, Senior Planner Design Review Board Thursday, October 8, 2026 3:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Design Review Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) CONSENT CALENDAR 26-858 Approve Design Review Board Regular Meeting Minutes Dated September 10, 2026 That the Design Review Board take the following action: “Approve the September 10, 2026, Design Review Board Minutes as submitted." Recommended Action: ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 26-843 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 26-003 (EDINGER FLAGPOLE WIRELESS FACILITY) REQUEST: To review the design, colors, and materials for a modification of an existing “flagpole” wireless communication facility at an overall height of 54 feet that includes widening the canister to 20 inches t …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Zoning Administrator

Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

City Council/Public Financing Authority

Huntington Beach council to vote on $504,000 in state and federal lobbying contracts

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

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Council Chambers
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AGENDA City Council/Public Financing Authority Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CASEY MCKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem PAT BURNS, Councilman ANDREW GRUEL, Councilman DON KENNEDY, Councilman GRACEY VAN DER MARK, Council Woman CHAD WILLIAMS, Councilman STAFF TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager MIKE VIGLIOTTA, City Attorney LISA LANE BARNES, City Clerk JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer VIEWING OPTIONS (Live or On-Demand): Members of the public may attend City Council meetings in person or view the proceedings remotely. Meetings are broadcast live on HBTV Channel 3 (replayed on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.). Live and archived meet i n g s a r e a v a i l a b l e a t : https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/calendar, https://bit.ly/SurfCityTV, or the City's YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/cityofhb. Meetings may also be viewed on Roku, Fire TV or Apple device by downloading the Cablecast Screenweave App and searching for the City of Huntington Beach channel. PRESENTATION MATERIAL: If you plan to share printed materials during public speaking, please provide ten (10) paper copies. Materials may be delivered in person at the meeting or to the City Clerk ’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the audience and speakers shall not wear or display signs that obstruct the view of other audie …
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
26-731 — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14 - 23) — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-678 — adopted
7 yea · 7 present
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy present · Butch Twining present · Casey McKeon present · Pat Burns present · Gracey Van Der Mark present · Chad Williams yea · Andrew Gruel present · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams present
26-842 — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-845 — adopted
5 yea · 2 present
Andrew Gruel present · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams present
26-859 — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-839 — adopted
7 yea
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams yea
26-849 — adopted
5 yea · 2 present
Andrew Gruel present · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark yea · Chad Williams present
26-865 — approved
6 yea · 1 absent
Andrew Gruel yea · Don Kennedy yea · Butch Twining yea · Casey McKeon yea · Pat Burns yea · Gracey Van Der Mark absent · Chad Williams yea
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Harbor Commission

Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM

Southeast Area Committee

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

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-8
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Finance Commission

Finance Commission to discuss Sports Complex audit, 4th of July subcommittee, AI contract

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

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers FRANK LO GRASSO, Chair DAVID CICERONE, Vice-Chair PAUL GEERY, Commissioner DAVE CHENNAULT, Commissioner TRACY PELLMAN, Commissioner JON BOOMGARDEN, Commissioner ZACK ZITHISAKTHANAKUL, Chief Financial Officer ROBERT SZILAGYI, Finance Manager SHELBY NOBLES, Finance, Management Aide Finance Commission Wednesday, September 23, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Finance Commission can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, participants will be called in the order forms are received. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to shelby.nobles@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Finance Commission and recorded as supplemental communication. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 26-826 1. Approve the Finance Commission Meeting Minutes of August 26, 2026 Draft Finance Commission Meeting Minutes of Au …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on two live/work projects on PCH and 3rd Street

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

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Civic Center, Council Chambers
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MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 536-5227 for more information, or request assistance from the staff or Sergeant-at-Arms at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To address the legislative body on items of interest not scheduled for public hearing, Request to Speak forms will be made available at the meeting and are collected by the staff or Sergeant at Arms. Some legislative bodies may provide different Request to Speak forms for public hearing items. AUDIO/VIDEO ACCESS TO BROADCASTED MEETINGS: City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live on HBTV-3 Channel 3, and can be viewed via live or archived website at https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com. AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Civic Center, Council Chambers 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION Chair Brett Bush Vice-Chair Ken Babineau Commissioner Ann Palmer Commissioner Ben Goldberg Commissioner Dave Clifford Commissioner Austin Edsell Commissioner Br …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board

Board to decide Jerry Martinez's benefit modification request

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

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Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Virtual Meeting via Zoom TIMOTHY BANACH, US Bank ANTONIA LIPOVAC, BFSG DARREN STEWART, BFSG KEITH STRIBLING, US Bank TRAVIS HOPKINS, City Manager JASON SCHMITT, City Treasurer ZACK ZITHISAKTHANAKUL, Chief Financial Officer Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:00 AM - Regular Meeting AGENDA ZOOM MEETING ID: 871 6081 7833 Passcode: 842782 Phone: (669) 444-9171 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Supplemental Retirement Plan & Trust Board (the “Board”) welcomes public comments on all items on this agenda or of community interest. We respectfully request that this public forum be utilized in a positive and/or constructive manner. Please focus your comments on the issue or problem that you would like to bring to the attention of the Board. Three minutes are allotted per person and time may not be donated to others. No action can be taken by the Board on this date unless agendized. This is the time to address the Board regarding items of interest or on agenda items other than public hearings. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES A copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 18, 2026 will be distributed for review and approval. *RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION* 5. REQUEST BY JERRY MARTINEZ TO MODIFY HIS BENEFIT UNDER THE PLAN (CLOSED) The Board will discuss a request by Jerry Martinez to modify his benefit under the Plan, which may include review of a leg …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM

City Celebration Committee

Committee reviews 2026 celebration calendar and upcoming events

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

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Civic Center, Lower Level, B8
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, B8 CASEY McKEON, Mayor BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem Staff Liaison JULIE TOLEDO, Public Affairs Officer City Celebration Committee Monday, September 21, 2026 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to make public comments may fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison and/or submit a written communication via email to Julie.Toledo@surfcity-hb.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE and recorded as supplemental communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Review and approve minutes from August 17, 2026 City Celebration Committee meeting. 26-830 Draft minutes from August 17, 2026 City Celebration Committee meeting Draft Celebration Minutes - 2026-08-17 Attachments: 1. CALENDAR a. September: Echoes of Bravery: Civil War Valor & 9/11 Resolve b. October: Wings of Freedom c. November: Honoring the Brave – Saluting our Veterans d. December: Seasons of Remembrance & Reflection Page 1 of 2 AGENDA September 21, 2026 City …
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Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Intergovernmental Relations Committee

Huntington Beach committee meeting has no substantive agenda items

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

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Cancelled
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Zoning Administrator

Zoning Administrator to decide pier landmark sign, home addition, Verizon tower

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

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Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers
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City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Council Chambers Zoning Administrator JOANNA CORTEZ, Principal Planner Zoning Administrator Staff Liaisons JASON KELLEY, Senior Planner MICHELLE LOPEZ, Administrative Assistant Zoning Administrator Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:30 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS Anyone wishing to speak during PUBLIC COMMENTS must fill out and submit a form to speak. The Zoning Administrator can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Anyone wishing to speak on items not on today’s agenda, may do so during PUBLIC COMMENTS. Please note comments on closed public hearing items will not be part of the permanent entitlement record. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited to speak during the public hearing. (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) If you are not able to attend in person, public comments may be submitted in writing to https://arcg.is/O11Ha by 10:00 AM the day of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 26-774 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-015/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 26-016 (PIER LANDMARK SIGN) REQUEST: To permit a landmark sign at an overall height of 26 feet that will include “WELCOME TO SURF CITY USA®” located at the entrance of the pier on Main Street. LOCATION: 1 Main Street, 92649 (Entrance of the pier on Main Street, South of Pacific Coast Highway) That the Zoning Administrator take the f …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM

CIAB/Public Works Commission

September 16 CIAB/Public Works Commission meeting cancelled

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

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Utilities Yard, Training Center
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City of Huntington Beach 19021 Huntington Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Utilities Yard, Training Center Preeti Ghuman, P.E., Chair Pano Frousiakis, Vice Chair Daren Macdonald, Commissioner James Michalski, Commissioner Jignesh Padhiar, Commissioner Peter Rivas, Commissioner Chau Vu, Director of Public Works Joe Fuentes, Acting City Engineer April Maese, Management Analyst CIAB/Public Works Commission Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Citizen's Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Works Commission on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the CIAB/Public Works Commission is Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 5:00PM, at the Utilities Yard, 19021 Huntington Street, Huntington Beach, California, 92648. INTERNET ACCESS TO THE CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETINGS AT: https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/ Page 1 of 1
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Historic Resources Board

Historic Resources Board to discuss Newland House restoration

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

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City Hall, Lower Level, Room B-7
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City of Huntington Beach City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Civic Center, Lower Level, Room B-7 ALAN RAY, Board Chair AMORY HANSON, Vice Chair MARK ZAMBRANO, Treasurer JAYME MEKIS, Board Member SUSAN NGUYEN, Board Member JOE SANTIAGO, Board Member LORI ANN SUEKI, Board Member DUANE WENTWORTH, Board Member DAVID WENTWORTH SR., Board Member Historic Resources Board Council Liaisons ANDREW GRUEL, Council Member CHAD WILLIAMS, Council Member Staff Liaisons ASHLEY WYSOCKI, Director of Community & Library Services MICHELLE ROESNER, Sr. Administrative Assistant Historic Resources Board Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS The City welcomes public comments on agendized or non-agendized items but please note that the Historic Resources Board can take no action on this date, unless the item is agendized. Each speaker may have up to 3 minutes unless the volume of speakers warrants reducing the time allowance and cannot donate time to others. Individuals wishing to speak may do so in one of two ways: 1. In-Person: Fill out a Request to Speak form delivered to the Staff Liaison. Once the Chair opens Public Comments, in-person participants will be called to speak first. 2. In Writing: Submit written comments via email to Library@hbpl.org by 2:00 PM on the day of the meeting. All written communications will be forwarded to the Historic Resources Board and recorde …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$2.3BTHE BOEING COMPANY
Department of Defense · AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT
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Department of Defense · C17 SUSTAINMENT MATERIAL
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Department of Defense · IGF::CT:IGF C-17 SUSTAINMENT LABOR
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Department of Defense · C-17 SUSTAINMENT LABOR
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Department of Defense · C-17 FY21 LABOR SUSTAINMENT

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🌐 County-level context (Orange County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-22,420 people (-$723.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Fire": 19, "Flood": 11, "Severe Storm": 5, "Earthquake": 2 · last Mon May 25, 2026)
Traffic fatalities15 (6 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments106,961 (1,580,778 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,903/mo (1,370 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.0% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
99,879 filings · $50.1M total · 168 filers · latest Sat Oct 17, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

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3,343
Recorded votes
$465.5M
Annual budget
$434.3M
Debt outstanding
1,734
Employees on payroll
372
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$465.5M
Spending$479.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$434.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.93×
Debt-load index66 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

1,734 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.493
All kids
0.461
Black kids
0.364

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geocoded land-use decisions
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