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Pier bond approved

Huntington BeachJan 20, 20263 min read

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The City Council/Public Financing Authority accepted a $1.3 million completion bond for building improvements at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier, after rejecting a two-week delay request.

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The council approved a $1.3 million bond tied to building improvements at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier. A completion bond is a financial guarantee meant to protect the city if the work is not finished as required. The council also approved several routine items, including meeting minutes, ethics review documentation, and agreements for library and veterans-related space use. It adopted a zoning change for 19026 Goldenwest Street from industrial to commercial.

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Accepted a $1.3 million completion bond for building improvements at 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier and authorized the City Engineer to administer and enforce it.
Rejected a motion to table the completion-bond decision for two weeks.
Adopted Ordinance No. 4345 rezoning 19026 Goldenwest Street from Industrial (I) to Commercial (C).
Approved an MOU with American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for use of city facilities and provision of veterans services.
Approved an MOU with the Art League of Huntington Beach for use of space at the Huntington Beach Central Library.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 declaring each September 18th as Kolby Aipa Day in the City of Huntington Beach.
Received and filed the quarterly listing of professional services contracts and confirmed the annual review of the City Code of Ethics.

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Jan 20, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

4:30 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting **Revised Agenda** Added File #26-084

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4:30 PM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.) Agency designated representatives: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; also in attendance: Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney and Zack Zithisakthanakul, Acting Chief Financial Officer. Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Van Alstine (Mary Jo) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2025-01465824.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Faiella (Jennifer Dawn) v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-0143442.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California/Bonta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Case No. 30-2023-01312235-CU-WM-CJC.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
Huntington Beach Police Chaplain Bob Ewing
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dennis Bauer, American Legion Post 133
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McKeon will present a commendation to Robyne Wood, recognizing her retirement from Robyne’s Nest and honoring her dedication and support of at-risk youth.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Business Highlight Presentation
COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (1-Minute Time Limit) Limited to one representative, one announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDIZED ITEMS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
AB 1234 REPORTING
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
FY 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Biannual Progress Update #4
STUDY SESSION regarding entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Landify to conduct a feasibility study to enhance an undeveloped area of Huntington Central Park East
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Updates
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Updates
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14 - 21)
City Clerk
Approve and Adopt Minutes
Receive and File the City Clerk’s quarterly listing of professional services contracts filed in the City Clerk’s Office between July 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025
Annual Review of the City Code of Ethics
City Manager
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 Declaring Each September 18th as “Kolby Aipa Day” in the City of Huntington Beach and Repeal Resolution No. 2025-78
Community and Library Services
Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and American Legion Huntington Beach Post 133 for the use of City facilities and provision of Veterans Services and terminate all previous MOUs effective upon the adoption of this MOU
Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the Art League of Huntington Beach for use of space at the Huntington Beach Central Library
Community Development
Adopt Ordinance No. 4345, amending the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan to Rezone the Real Property Located at 19026 Goldenwest Street from Industrial (I) to Commercial (C) (Zoning Text Amendment No. 20-002) - Approved for Introduction December 16, 2025, by a Vote of 6-0-1 (McKeon-Recused)
Accept a Completion Bond for Building Improvements Associated with 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
Item Submitted by Councilman Burns and Mayor McKeon - Naming of Patriot Place at the Civic Center
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the Civic Center Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
INTERNET ACCESS TO CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
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Accept a Completion Bond for Building Improvements Associated with 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach Pier

Pier bond approved

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