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Council approves contracts and pilot project

Huntington BeachJul 7, 20263 min read

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Council approved a one-year pilot for pier stairs advertising, a $300,000 water quality testing contract, a $480,000 water office renovation contract, and a $6,783,480 arterial rehabilitation contract. It also directed staff to refer proposed Huntington Beach Sports Complex improvements to the Finance Commission for review.

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Residents will see several city projects move forward, including road repairs, water system work, and a pilot advertising program at the pier stairs. The council also approved more funding for police background checks to help hire qualified candidates. In addition, it asked staff to gather more data and bring proposed sports complex improvements back for further review.

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Referred proposed improvements to the Huntington Beach Sports Complex to the Finance Commission for review and directed staff to help provide the data needed for a written recommendation to City Council, with continued dialogue with HBSC Partners, LLC.
Authorized a one-year pilot project for pier stairs advertising and amended the Rio Media and Advertising contract to expand services.
Approved Amendment No. 2 with LM Investigations, LLC to add compensation for police background investigative services.
Authorized a professional services agreement with Sierra Analytic Laboratories, Inc. for water quality analysis and sampling, not to exceed $300,000 over three years.
Awarded the Water Production Office Renovation Project contract to Empire Design & Build for $480,000 and approved a 20% change order contingency.
Awarded the 2025 Arterial Rehabilitation Project contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for $6,783,480 and approved a 10% change order contingency plus a $682,737 appropriation.
Approved the regular meeting minutes of June 16, 2026.

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Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PMCouncil Chambersscheduled

4:00 PM - Closed Session 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54956.8.) Property: 17732 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (APN 111-010-69). 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: Michael and Christina Bartusick dba Park Bench Cafe and Rory Bevins (Not Present). Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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-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). Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, et al. v. City of Huntington Beach; OCSC Case No. 30-2024-01397379-CU-CR-NJC.
6:00 PM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
Huntington Beach Police and Fire Chaplain Roger Wing
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS (2-Minute Time Limit)
MAYOR'S SPOTLIGHT
Mayor’s Spotlight Presentation
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
Study Session: Proposed Improvements to Huntington Beach Sports Complex
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 12 - 17)
City Clerk
Approve and Adopt Minutes
City Manager
Implementation of Huntington Beach Pier Stairs Advertising Pilot Project
Police
Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to Add Additional Compensation to the Agreement Between LM Investigations, LLC, and the City of Huntington Beach for Background Services for the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD)
Public Works
Approve and Authorize Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Sierra Analytic Laboratories, Inc. for Water Quality Analysis and Sampling
Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to Empire Design & Build in the Amount of $480,000 for the Water Production Office Renovation Project, CC1767
Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Award Construction Contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $6,783,480 for the 2025 Arterial Rehabilitation Project (CC1771)
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council/Public Financing Authority is Tuesday, July 21, 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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