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Council approves bungalow project conditions

Huntington BeachApr 21, 20263 min read

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Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009, with an added deed restriction that the proposed bungalows must stay available only for members and their guests and cannot be converted to short-term rentals or permanent residences.

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The council approved a permit package for a bungalow project and required an added deed restriction. That restriction is meant to keep the bungalows limited to members and their guests, rather than turning them into short-term rentals or year-round homes. The minutes also show council discussion about whether the restriction could add time and cost for the landowner, but the final approved action was the permit approval with conditions.

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Found Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 exempt from CEQA under Section 15332, Class 32.
Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 with suggested findings and conditions of approval.
Added a deed restriction, approved by the landowner, requiring the proposed bungalows to remain available only for members and their guests and not be converted into short-term rentals or permanent residences.

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Apr 21, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chamberscompleted

Closed Session - 4:00 PM Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM *Revised Agenda* Added File #26-379

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 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 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 Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
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: Fire Management Association (FMA).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
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). Smith (Christopher Scott) v. City of Huntington Beach; 30-2024-01376230-CU-WT-WJC.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Grant Parks (California State Auditor) v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; OCSC Case No.: 30-2024-01435113.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).): One (1).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4).): One (1).
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
Huntington Beach Police Chaplain James Pike
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
David Beigel, American Legion Post 133
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Parra and City Council to Recognize Workers Compensation Doctors who Provide Outstanding Service and Dedication to our Community and First Responders Through the Orthopedic Fast Track Program
ADOPTABLE PET OF THE MONTH
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
PUBLIC HEARING
Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 (Huntington Club Remodel and Bungalows) - Continued from the March 17, 2026, City Council Meeting
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Police Department eBike Update Report
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
2026 Safe and Sane Fireworks Stand Lottery
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 24)
City Clerk
Approve and Adopt Minutes
City Manager
Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach (City) and the County of Orange (County) for Capital Improvements and Services at Huntington Beach Navigation Center
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 Declaring each December 5th as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day” in the City of Huntington Beach
Community Development
Approval of New Lease Agreement with Currents Outdoor, LLC for City-Owned Property at 10449 Adams Avenue
Police
Approval of "Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services Between County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach" for animal care services
Public Works
Approve and Accept the Public Improvements, Release Sureties, and Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Holly Triangle Residential Project (Tract 19118)
Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Authorize to Execute Construction Contract with We R Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $729,770 for the Hartlund Water Main Replacement (CC-1735)
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS
Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declaration of May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington Beach
Item Submitted by Don Kennedy, Councilman, Casey McKeon, Mayor, and Pat Burns, Councilman to Create a City Council Lease Review Ad Hoc Committee to Review and Make Recommendations on City Leases
Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon to Create a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to review and make recommendations on the Request for Proposals for the Creative Strategy, Branding, Merchandising, Media, Communications, and Film Industry Development Systems
Item Submitted by Councilman Williams and Councilman Gruel - Council Discussion on the Origin and Procurement Process of the City Asset and Revenue Audit and the proposed $720,000 Wolffhaus Agreement
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, May 5, 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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Council approves bungalow project conditions

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