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Council approves contracts and treasurer changes

Huntington BeachFeb 17, 20262 min read

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The council approved several city contracts, including six $1 million on-call transportation engineering agreements and a water-quality lab contract increase of $120,000, and moved forward on an ordinance changing the city treasurer’s duties.

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The meeting mostly focused on routine but important city business. Council members approved six transportation engineering contracts worth up to $1 million each, extended and increased a water-quality testing contract, and gave initial approval to an ordinance updating the city treasurer’s responsibilities. The water-quality item also directed staff to start a new vendor search within six months, so the city can compare options before extending the current contract again.

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Approved and adopted the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes.
Adopted Resolution No. 2026-06 approving the 2026 Huntington Beach Legislative Platform.
Authorized six on-call transportation engineering consulting contracts, each with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Sierra Analytic Laboratories contract, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $120,000 and extending the term by one year, with staff directed to begin the RFP process immediately and return within 6 months.
Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 4346 amending multiple chapters of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to the duties of the City Treasurer.

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Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

4:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting **Revised Agenda** Added File #26-171

Agenda

4:00 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 21091 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (APN 024-281-16). Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community and Library Services; Chris Cole, Community and Library Services Manager; William Krill, Real Estate Project Manager. Negotiating parties: Pouya Honari - Pacific City Hotel, LLC dba Pasea Hotel and Spa (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 21 & 22 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager; Steve Holtz, Deputy Director of Community Development; Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development. Negotiating parties: (Not Present) Surf City Partners, LLC. Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease/payment.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 10449 Adams Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. Agency Negotiators: Travis Hopkins, City Manager; Marissa Sur, Assistant City Manager; Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager; Steve Holtz, Deputy Director of Community Development; Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development. Negotiating parties: (Not Present) Daniel Cortez. Under negotiation: Price and terms of lease/payment.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Aguilar & Calderon Corporation v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-01447484.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). People of the State of California, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. (Voter ID); Case No. 30-2024-01393606.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Bixby (Mark) v. Lisa Lane Barnes, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2023-01366664.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
Huntington Beach Fire Department Chaplain Jeff Lopez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dave Badgett, 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
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Business Highlight Presentation
COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit) Limited to one representative, one announcement
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS (Received After Agenda Distribution)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
AB 1234 REPORTING
OPENNESS IN NEGOTIATION DISCLOSURES
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT
Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q2 FY2025-2026 Quarterly Investment Report
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
Presentation on the Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Application and Lottery Process for 2026
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16 - 19)
City Clerk
Approve and Adopt Minutes
City Manager
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 Approving the 2026 Huntington Beach Legislative Platform
Public Works
Approve and Authorize the execution of Professional Service Contracts for On-Call Transportation Engineering Consulting Services with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc., AGA Engineers, Inc., Fehr & Peers, FPL and Associates, Inc., H.W. Lochner, Inc., and LG2WB Engineers, Inc. dba Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers
Approve and Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Sierra Analytic Laboratories, Inc. for Water Quality Analysis and Sampling, to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $120,000 and Extend the Contract Term by One Year
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4346 Amending Chapters 1.18, 2.15, 2.16, 3.28, 5.04, 5.08, 5.16, 5.70, and 14.08 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Duties of the City Treasurer
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, March 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

Council approves contracts and treasurer changes

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