Council Brief
Huntington Beach — Pat Burns
Pat Burns

Pat Burns

Councilmember · first elected 2022 · current term 2022-12-06–2026-12-02 · next on the ballot 2026
🗳 On the ballot · Nov 3, 2026
987
votes on the record
98%
present
39
times voted No (4.1%)
$37,725
raised · 22 donors

2 abstentions · 1 recusals · record covers 2022-12-06 to 2026-09-01.

Photo: official www.huntingtonbeachca.gov (source).

Votes on divided items (151)

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-09-01Resolution No. 2026-37 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association for JulNo4-3 passedrecord
2026-09-01Approval of Design and Language for the America 250 Plaque at Pier PlazaYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-09-01Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State LegiYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-08-18Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ AssociationNo3-4 failedrecord
2026-07-21Item submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Casey McKeon, and Councilman Pat Burns - America 250 Plaque at Pier PlazaYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-07-07Implementation of Huntington Beach Pier Stairs Advertising Pilot ProjectYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-06-16Item submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Twining and Councilman Kennedy - Pier Stairs AdvertisingYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-06-16Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 to Approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing Element Update) - continued from June 2, 2026 City Council meetingNo2-5 failedrecord
2026-06-16Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2026-24 to Adopt a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Authorize the Corresponding Appropriation and Transfer; Authorize the Professional SYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Twining and Councilman Kennedy - Lifeguard Tower Advertising License AgreementYes4-2 passedrecord
2026-06-02Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 25-027 (Distractions Lounge)No2-4 failedrecord
2026-05-19REVISED - Approve Changes to Residential and Commercial Trash Collection Services and to Residential Trash Collection Rates by A) Adopting Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-05Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 (HBCSD Maintenance and Operations Building)No2-5 failedrecord
2026-04-21Item 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 No3-4 failedrecord
2026-04-21Item 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, MerchaYes4-3 passedrecord
2026-04-21Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declaration of May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington BeachYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Appeal 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 MYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 (Huntington Club Remodel and Bungalows)Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-01-20Item Submitted by Councilman Burns and Mayor McKeon - Naming of Patriot Place at the Civic CenterYes4-3 passedrecord
2026-01-20Accept a Completion Bond for Building Improvements Associated with 21 and 22 Main Street on the Huntington Beach PierYes4-3 passedrecord
2026-01-20Adopt 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 TexYes6-0 passedrecord
2025-12-16Adopt Resolution No. 2025-74 approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 20-001; Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4345 approving Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 20-002; and adYes6-0 passedrecord
2025-12-16Adopt Resolution No. 2025-75 accepting and approving the Development Impact Fee (DIF) Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and to make findings as required by Government Code Sections 66Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-12-02New Mayor calls for motion to elect new Mayor Pro Tempore Administer Oath of Office to new Mayor Pro TemporeYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-11-18Approve the City of Huntington Beach 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan UpdateYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-10-28Conduct a Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for the Pelican Harbor Apartments; Adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 Approving the Issuance of the California MNo4-3 passedrecord
2025-10-21Conduct a Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing for the Pelican Harbor Apartments; Adopt Resolution No. 2025-65 Approving the Issuance of the California MYes4-3 passedrecord
2025-09-16Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 (Vu Residence)Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-09-16Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-005 (Voong Residence)No6-1 passedrecord
2025-09-02Item Submitted by Councilman Chad Williams – Allocation of Revenue Increases to Public SafetyYes6-0 passedrecord
2025-09-02Appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014 (Huntington Beach Sports Complex)Yes5-2 passedrecord
2025-07-15Approve and authorize execution of a reimbursement agreement with Socal Holdings, LLC in the amount of $291,420 to fund the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Yes6-0 passedrecord
2025-06-03Adopt Resolution No. 2025-41 Modifying Salary and Benefits for Non-Represented Employees (Non-Associated Resolution)Yes6-1 passedrecord
2025-06-03Adopt Resolution No. 2025-43 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT) and the City of Huntington Beach forYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-06-03Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Management Employees’ Organization (MEO) and the City of Huntington Beach for JaYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-05-06Approve and authorize execution of a three-year License Agreement with Rio Media & Advertising Inc. for the Lifeguard Tower Advertisements ProgramYes5-0 passedrecord
2025-04-15Approve and Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 3 with Excalibur Well Services, Corp.; Approve Additional Funding and Appropriation of Funds for Well #3 of the Civic Center Oil WeYes6-1 passedrecord
2025-03-11Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 Providing Additional Direction to the Orange County Registrar of Voters for Handling a Special Election on June 10, 2025Yes4-0 passedrecord
2024-11-19Adopt Ordinance No. 4327 approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 21-003 -- Bolsa Chica Senior Care Community Project (Approved for Introduction on October 15, 2024 by a vote of 4-3 (BurNo4-3 passedrecord
2024-10-15Consider the Bolsa Chica Senior Care Community Project - Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-52 approving General Plan Amendment No. 21-004; introduction of Ordinance No. 4327 approvinNo4-3 passedrecord
2024-10-15Adopt Resolution No. 2024-55 Authorizing a Twin City Partnership with the City of Ramat Gan, IsraelYes5-0 passedrecord
2024-10-01Approve and authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Foundation (HBPOF)No6-1 passedrecord
2024-09-17Item Submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick and Moser - Physical Security of City HallNo3-4 failedrecord
2024-09-17Item submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark and Council Member Strickland - Sister City Agreement with Ramat Gan, Israel and the City of Huntington BeachYes4-0 passedrecord
2024-09-17Adopt Ordinance No. 4326 Adding Chapter 1.23 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Parents’ Right to Know City - Approved for Introduction September 3, 2024 - Vote 4-3Yes4-3 passedrecord
2024-09-03Item Submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick, and Moser - Supervisor Andrew Do - Demand to ResignNo6-1 passedrecord
2024-09-03Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4326 Adding Chapter 1.23 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Parents’ Right to Know CityYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-08-06Item Submitted by Council Members Kalmick, Bolton, and Moser - Financial Transparency - Determine Total Cost of Pacific Airshow SettlementYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-08-06Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark - Request to Prepare an Ordinance Declaring Huntington Beach to be a “Parents’ Right to Know” CityYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-08-06Consider positions on legislation pending before the State Legislature and a statewide ballot proposition, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2024-07-02Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns and Council Member McKeon - Proposed Charter Amendment - Environmental Protections for General Plan AmendmentsYes4-0 passedrecord
2024-07-02Approve the appointment of Jeanne Paris to the City Celebration Committee as recommended by City Council Liaisons Casey McKeon and Tony StricklandYes4-0 passedrecord
2024-06-18Approve and Adopt MinutesYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-06-04Approve the appointments of Delaine Bailey, Kristine Carroll, Ellen Kuhnert, Christian Meyer, Ann Palmer, Patricia Pappas, Joe Pena, Brooke Stewart, and Dixie Walters to the City CYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-06-04Consider positions on legislation pending before the State Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC)Yes4-3 passedrecord
2024-05-21Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns, and Council Member Strickland - Renaming of Commerce Lane to Ed Laird Lane in Honor of Mr. Ed Laird’s Service to HuntingtNo3-4 failedrecord
2024-05-07Item Submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick, and Moser - HB Public Library: Vote of the People to Privatize/Outsource (Charter Amendment) and Postpone/Terminate RFP Process UNo3-4 failedrecord
2024-04-16Public Hearing to Consider Water and Sewer Rate AdjustmentsNo5-2 passedrecord
2024-04-16Adopt Ordinance No. 4319 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Chapter 13.08 related to activities on Huntington City Beach and in the Beach Activity Zone, and making a fYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-04-02Adopt Ordinance No. 4318 adding Chapter 2.66 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Community-Parent Guardian Review Board for Review of Procurement of Children’s LNo3-4 record
2024-04-02Approve Sixth Amendment to the West Orange County Water Board Joint Powers Agreement to adjust Director stipends to $200 per meetingRecused4-0 passedrecord
2024-03-19Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4318 adding Chapter 2.66 to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to the Community-Parent Guardian Review Board for Review of ProcuremYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-03-19Request authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for Managed Library Services for the Huntington Beach Public Library systemYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-03-19Item Submitted by Council Member McKeon - Withdrawal from the League of California CitiesYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-03-19Approve amendment to Mayor Van Der Mark’s 2024 Council Liaison List - March 2024Yes4-3 passedrecord
2024-02-20Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Request for Transparency and Detailed Reporting on the Implementation of Resolution 2023-41 Regarding Library Material AccessibilityNo3-3 failedrecord
2024-02-06Approve amendments to Mayor Van Der Mark’s 2024 Council Liaison List - January 2024Yes4-3 passedrecord
2024-02-06Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Burns - Statement of Solidarity with TexasYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-01-16Item Submitted by Council Members Bolton, Kalmick and Moser - Expedited Plan Check for DevelopmentNo3-4 failedrecord
2024-01-16Proposal for the 2024 Celebration Calendar Program in response to City Council’s December 19, 2023 H Item. Request input from City Council on the proposed calendar of themes and aYes4-3 passedrecord
2024-01-16Annual Review of the City Code of EthicsNo3-3 failedrecord
2023-12-19Item Submitted by Mayor Van Der Mark, Mayor Pro Tem Burns, and Council Member McKeon - Consider Establishing a Monthly Program to Honor the Historic Heritage of the United States, Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-12-19Approve Mayor Van Der Mark’s 2024 Council Liaison ListNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-12-05Procedure for the election of Mayor and Mayor Pro TemNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-12-05New Mayor calls for motion to elect new Mayor Pro Tem Oath of Office administered to new Mayor Pro TemNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-12-05Mayor Strickland calls for motion to elect new Mayor Oath of Office administered to new Mayor Presentation of gavel by outgoing Mayor Strickland to new Mayor Presentation Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-11-21Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Exploring the Feasibility of Becoming a Certified Autism Destination in Huntington BeachAbstain3-0 passedrecord
2023-11-21Item Submitted by Council Member Moser - Addressing Veteran Homelessness In Our CommunityNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-10-23Consider selection of Huntington Beach’s Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Default Energy Product Rate for Existing Huntington Beach OCPA CustomersYes4-0 passedrecord
2023-10-17Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-41 establishing a policy for the review and recataloging of library materials containing sexual cYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-10-17Consider the submission of three Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election and the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2No3-4 failedrecord
2023-10-05City Council discussion for potential Charter amendments to be considered for the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election.Yes6-1 passedrecord
2023-10-03Request to adopt Resolution No. 2023-48 declaring the City of Huntington Beach a “No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate City’”Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-10-03Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution No. 2023-38 approving an Annual Assessment within the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (District) for FiscaYes5-1 passedrecord
2023-10-03Adopt Ordinances to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, consolidate, and/or dissolve a select number of the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees and CounYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-10-03Adopt Resolution No. 2023-39 authorizing the acceptance of $325,000 in grant funds from the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) to assist in the development of a cannabNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-09-28Submitted by Councilmembers Kalmick and Moser - Seek an opinion from the California Attorney General on eligibility for the primary ballot for Charter amendments involving City CleNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-09-14Discussion of Potential Charter Amendments for the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary ElectionAbsent3-3 failedrecord
2023-09-05Redirect staff to return to City Council on October 17, 2023 with actionable policy options regarding City library materials and safeguardsNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-09-05Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Resolution Declaring City to be a “No Mask and No Vaccine Mandate” CityYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-09-05Consider the Ad Hoc Committee’s proposed Policy on Human DignityYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-09-05Adopt Resolution No. 2023-40 and approve for introduction Ordinance Nos. 4296, 4295, 4298, 4299, 4297, 4300, and 4301 to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to streamline, coYes5-2 passedrecord
2023-09-05Consider the submission of 3 Charter amendment ballot measures for voter approval at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary Election, and the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2023-42, 2023No3-4 failedrecord
2023-09-05Approve the Execution of a Subdivision Agreement with NASH - Holland 18750 Delaware Investors, LLC and Accept Securities for the 18750 Delaware Residential ProjectNo5-1 passedrecord
2023-09-05Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts with Kahn, Soares, & Conway LLP for State Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-08-01Submitted by Councilmember Burns - Amending the Declaration of Policy on Human DignityYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-08-01Consider the City Council Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee’s recommended Charter Amendments for placement as ballot measures at the March 5, 2024 Statewide Primary ElectionYes6-1 passedrecord
2023-08-01Appoint Voting Delegate and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo - September 20-22, 2023Yes5-2 passedrecord
2023-08-01Approve the reappointment of Dianne Thompson and appointment of Charles Barsam, Justin Betance and Ron Pasqual to the Personnel Commission, as recommended by Council Liaisons, MayoYes6-0 passedrecord
2023-08-01Recommendations to streamline and restructure a select number of citizen-led Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Council CommitteesYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-07-18Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark and Councilmember McKeon - Proposed Charter Amendment - City of Huntington Beach Real Property - Property TaxYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-07-18Submitted by Councilmember Bolton - Employee Recruitment and Retention EffortsNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-07-18Future Development of 17642 Beach Blvd.No3-4 failedrecord
2023-07-18Appeal of the Planning Commission’s action that upheld the Zoning Administrator’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 23-006 (Huntington Beach Community Church Wireless CommunicYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-07-18Consider positions on legislation pending before the State Legislature, as recommended by the Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC).Yes4-0 passedrecord
2023-06-26Continued from June 20, 2023 with Public Hearing open - Request to Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2023-24 to Adopt a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and Authorize tNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-06-20Submitted by Council Members Kalmick, Bolton, and Moser - Denouncing Hate in Huntington BeachYes5-0 passedrecord
2023-06-20Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Selection, Display and Circulation of Library Books and Other Materials within Huntington Beach Public Libraries (HBPL)Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-06-06Submitted by Council Member McKeon - Decertification of Beach Edinger Corridor Specific Plan Environmental Impact ReportYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-06-06Submitted by Council Member Burns - Request to Form a Charter Review Ad Hoc Council Committee to Recommend Proposed Charter AmendmentsYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-05-16Consider request to withdraw from the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-05-16Submitted by Councilmember Moser - Invocation Policy UpdateYes4-2 passedrecord
2023-05-02Consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-21, adopting an updated Master Fee And Charges Schedule by amending Resolution 2016-59, as amended by Resolution Nos. 2017-28, 2017-44, 2017-4Yes5-2 passedrecord
2023-04-04Continued from March 21, 2023 with Public Hearing Open: Request to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-14 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2021-003 (Housing Element Update), adopt ResolNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-04-04Approval of the Mobile Home Advisory Board (MHAB) Annual Report and Request for a Mobile Home Market Space Rent Study by the MHABNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-03-21Adopt Resolution No. 2023-14 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2021-003 (Housing Element Update), adopt Resolution No. 2023-16 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2022-001 (GenNo3-3 failedrecord
2023-03-07Item Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick - Continue Processing SB9 and ADU Applications to Avoid Conflict with State LawNo3-4 failedrecord
2023-03-07Builder’s Remedy Ordinance No. 4285Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-03-07Additional Community Feedback for the Main Street Redevelopment ProjectYes6-1 passedrecord
2023-03-07Adopt Ordinance No. 4283 Adding Chapter 13.07 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Government Flags on City Property - Approved for Introduction 2/21/2023, Vote: 4-3Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-03-07Adopt Ordinance Nos. 4278, 4279, and 4281 Amending Chapters 2.111, 2.64 and 2.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Citizen Infrastructure Advisory Board/Public Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-03-07Adopt Ordinance No. 4280 Amending Chapter 2.109 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Finance Commission - Approved for Introduction 2/21/23, Vote: 4-3 (Kalmick, MosYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Submitted by Mayor Strickland and Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Request to prepare a Invocation PolicyYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Submitted by Councilmember Burns - SB 9 and SB 10 Impacts to Huntington BeachYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4283 Adding Chapter 13.07 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Government Flags on City PropertyYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Approve the Introduction of Ordinance Nos. 4278, 4279, and 4281 Amending Chapters 2.111, 2.64 and 2.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Citizen Infrastructure Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4280 Amending Chapter 2.109 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Regarding the Finance CommissionYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-21Consider for approval Bonanni Development Company IV, LLC Affordable Housing Agreement for the development of 35 ownership units at 19070 Holly LaneYes6-0 passedrecord
2023-02-07Submitted by Councilmember Moser - Request to Reinstate Remote Citizen Participation at Public MeetingsYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-07Submitted by Councilmember Burns - Request to prepare an Ordinance that limits Flag Displays at City Facilities to only the American, POW/MIA, State, City, and as needed, the CountYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-07Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with RDG Planning & Design Art Studio for the Design, Fabrication and Installation of the Public Art WorAbstain5-0 passedrecord
2023-02-07Adopt Ordinance No. 4277 Amending Chapter 1.18 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Anonymous Complaints - Approved for Introduction January 17, 2023 - Vote: 4-3 (KalYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-02-07Adopt Ordinance No. 4276 Amending Chapter 2.07 of the HBMC Relating to Campaign Reform - Approved for Introduction January 17, 2023 - Vote: 4-3 (Kalmick, Moser, Bolton - No)Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Submitted by Councilmember Burns - Finance CommissionYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Submitted by Councilmember Burns - Appointments to Boards and CommissionsYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Request to Implement a Managed Hiring Process for Vacant City Staff Positions (with limited exceptions)Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Consider selection of Huntington Beach’s Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Default Energy Product Rate and the City of Huntington Beach’s Municipal Accounts Rate Selection.Yes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Request to End Expanded Outdoor Dining and Retail on Main Street and other nearby areas in DowntownYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4277 Amending Chapter 1.18 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Anonymous ComplaintsYes4-3 passedrecord
2023-01-17Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4276 Amending Chapter 2.07 of the HBMC Relating to Campaign ReformYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Councilmember McKeon - Request for Information and Actions Related to the RWG ReportYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Councilmember McKeon - Oppose RHNA Mandate and Adopt an Ordinance to Ban Builder’s Remedy DevelopmentsYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark - Report on Homelessness, Anti-Camping and Anti-Loitering LawsNo3-4 failedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Mayor Strickland - Request to perform a CEQA review for the Great Pacific Air ShowYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Adopt Resolution No. 2022-82 Modifying Non-Associated Salary Schedule for City Attorney to Adjust for Recent Inflation, Make Compensation More CompetitiveYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Mayor Strickland - Request to amend the Huntington Beach Municipal Code to raise Campaign Contribution LimitsYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Submitted by Mayor Strickland - Proposed Ordinance to Establish a Code Enforcement Complaint Process Regarding Alleged Business Violations and Prohibits the Submission of AnonymousYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Reaffirm adoption of Resolution No. 2021-62 finding a proclaimed state of emergency continues to impact the ability to meet safely in person, and allows meetings of the City CounciYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-20Approve Mayor Strickland’s 2023 Council Liaison ListYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-06City Clerk calls for motion to elect new Mayor Oath of Office administered to new Mayor Presentation of gavel by outgoing Mayor Delgleize to new Mayor Presentation of gift by nYes4-3 passedrecord
2022-12-06Oath of Office to City Attorney Oath of Office administered to the re-elected City Attorney, Michael E. GatesNo3-4 failedrecord

Most recent votes

DateItemVoteOutcomeSource
2026-09-01Consider Intergovernmental Relations Committee (IRC) recommendation to approve and authorize execution of Professional Services Contracts Kahn, Soares and Conway LLP for State LegiYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-09-01CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16 - 24)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-09-01Approve the recommended design firm RRM Design Group to complete the Edison Park Reconfiguration, CC1860 design and construction documents and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk toYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-09-01Approve and Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Contract with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) in the amount of $300,000 for Sales and Use Tax Allocation aYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-09-01Approval of Design and Language for the America 250 Plaque at Pier PlazaYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-09-01Presentation of Finance Commission Subcommittee’s Review of Financial Impact of Proposed Police Officers Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the General Fund andYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-09-01Resolution No. 2026-37 Approving and Implementing the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association for JulNo4-3 passedrecord
2026-08-18Public Hearing to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34 authorizing an application for funds under the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for an Orange County Enhanced Mobility fAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-08-18CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 19 - 25)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-08-18Introduction of the Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Huntington Beach Police Officers’ AssociationNo3-4 failedrecord
2026-08-18Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4350 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10, Sections 10.04, 10.50, 10.56, 10.60, 10.64 and 10.68 relating to Vehicles and TraffYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-21CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 29)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-21Approve the Appointment of Zack Zithisakthanakul to the Position of Chief Financial Officer and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Employment AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-07-21Item submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Casey McKeon, and Councilman Pat Burns - America 250 Plaque at Pier PlazaYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-07-07Study Session: Proposed Improvements to Huntington Beach Sports ComplexYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-07-07Implementation of Huntington Beach Pier Stairs Advertising Pilot ProjectYes5-2 passedrecord
2026-07-07CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 12 - 17)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-16Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25 to Approve General Plan Amendment No. 21-003 (2021-2029 Housing Element Update) - continued from June 2, 2026 City Council meetingNo2-5 failedrecord
2026-06-16Approve and Authorize the Execution of Six (6) On-Call Video Production & Media Services Professional Services Contracts with Dorado Creative, Inc., Dynamic Video Communications, LYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-16Approve and Authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and the City of Newport Beach Regarding the Huntington Beach Navigation Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-16CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 12 - 26)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-06-16Item submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Twining and Councilman Kennedy - Pier Stairs AdvertisingYes6-1 passedrecord
2026-06-16Consider Adopting Resolution No. 2026-24 to Adopt a Budget for the City for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Authorize the Corresponding Appropriation and Transfer; Authorize the Professional SYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 25-027 (Distractions Lounge)No2-4 failedrecord
2026-06-02Study Session: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget ReviewYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 24)Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 authorizing an application for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for tYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02Brown Act Modernization, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 Implementing a Technology Disruption Policy During Public Comments, and Approve for Introduction Ordinance No. 4349 Regarding Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-06-02Item Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Twining and Councilman Kennedy - Lifeguard Tower Advertising License AgreementYes4-2 passedrecord
2026-05-19REVISED - Approve Changes to Residential and Commercial Trash Collection Services and to Residential Trash Collection Rates by A) Adopting Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WYes4-1 passedrecord
2026-05-19Study Session: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget ReviewYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Approve and Accept the Public Improvements, Release the Sureties for, and Accept a Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Delaware Paxton Residential Project (Parcel Map 2022-106)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Approve a Service Agreement and Sole Source Procurement Request with Dave Bang & Associates, Inc. for Warranty, Parts, and Service of Playworld Playground Equipment Citywide, AnnuaYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16 identifying a list of projects funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Accept Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid and Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Sanz Construction, Inc. in the amount of $155,748 for City Gym and Pool FloorinYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Approve the Recommendation by the City Council Ad Hoc Committee to End the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Creative Strategy, Branding, Merchandising, Media, Communications, and FilYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - City Sponsored Flag ProgramYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-19Item Submitted by Councilman Williams, Councilman Gruel, and Mayor Pro Tem Twining - Create a City Council Ad-hoc Committee on Juvenile E-Bike Safety and EnforcementYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 23-014 (HBCSD Maintenance and Operations Building)No2-5 failedrecord
2026-05-052026-27 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) ProgramsYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. 2026-12, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), which includes the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 20 - 24)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Public Hearing and Authorization for the 2026 Annual Weed Abatement ProgramYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Receive and File the City Treasurer’s Q3 FY2025-2026 Quarterly Investment ReportYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Updated Pier Plaza flagpole rededication plaque honoring Veterans and America 250Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Item Submitted by Councilman Don Kennedy, Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining, and Mayor Casey McKeon - Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Sunset BeachYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon, Mayor Pro Tem Twining, and Councilman Don Kennedy- Proposal for Installation of Commemorative Plaque at Tower ZeroYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-05-05REVISED - Item Submitted by Mayor Casey McKeon - Proposal to Donate Huntington Beach America 250 HatsYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Appeal 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 MYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 18 - 24)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Approve and Adopt MinutesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Approve 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 SeYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 Declaring each December 5th as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day” in the City of Huntington BeachYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Approval of New Lease Agreement with Currents Outdoor, LLC for City-Owned Property at 10449 Adams AvenueYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Approval of "Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services Between County of Orange and the City of Huntington Beach" for animal care servicesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Approve and Accept the Public Improvements, Release Sureties, and Accept Guarantee and Warranty Bond for the Holly Triangle Residential Project (Tract 19118)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Accept 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 ReplacemeYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declaration of May 7, 2026 as Theodore Roosevelt Day in Huntington BeachYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Item 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 Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-04-21Item 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, MerchaYes4-3 passedrecord
2026-04-21Item 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 No3-4 failedrecord
2026-04-07Approve and Adopt MinutesYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16-21)Yes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Approve Amendment No. 2 between the State of California, acting through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the City of Huntington Beach for the Operating Agreement OA-40 fYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 declaring weeds and rubbish a public nuisance and scheduling a Public Hearing on May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear protests and objections to the abateYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Approve and authorize execution of 3-year Professional Services Contracts in the amount of $700,000 for On-Call Environmental California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services wYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Approval of Sole-Source Purchase and Installation of Two Trakka TL-360 Searchlight System for Police Department Air Support UnitYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Approve and Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation AgreementYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-04-07Item Submitted by Councilman Gruel and Councilman Williams - Discussion of State AuditYes5-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Appeal of Planning Commission’s Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 22-011 and Coastal Development Permit No. 22-009 (Huntington Club Remodel and Bungalows)Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Approve and Adopt MinutesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16 - 21)Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 Declaring each February 22nd as “USA Hockey Day” in the City of Huntington BeachYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Approve the West Orange County Water Board (WOCWB) Joint Powers Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 proposed budget in the amount of $1,518,500Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Vido Artukovich & Son, Inc./Vidmar, Inc., a JV, in the amount of $4,495,550Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and authorize execution of a construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $3,278,000 for the Residential Zone 3Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Adopt Ordinance No. 4347, amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections - Approved for Introduction March 3, 2026, by aYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Item Submitted by Councilman Burns - Transfer of Authority of Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and VariancesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-17Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon - Declare each December 5th as Sugar the Surfing Dog DayYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve and Adopt MinutesAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Adopt 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 TreasurerAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve appointment of Lori Ann Sueki to the Historic Resources Board (HRB) with a partial term set to expire June 30, 2027, as recommended by Council Liaisons Andrew Gruel and ChaAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 14 - 19)Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Consider and direct staff to forward the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve the Surf City Small Business Digital Grant ProgramAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments & 2nd Quarter ForecastAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve and authorize execution of a License Agreement by and between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum for use of City facilities Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve one of the two conceptual design options for the Edison Park Reconfiguration Conceptual Plan and authorize staff to move forward by initiating either a phased or complete dAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4347, amending Section 14.16.190 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code relating to Protecting Cross Connections and adopt Resolution No. 202Absent6-0 passedrecord
2026-03-03Item Submitted by Mayor McKeon and Councilman Burns - Declare February 22nd as USA Hockey DayAbsent6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Approve and Adopt MinutesYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 16 - 19)Yes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Adopt Resolution No. 2026-06 Approving the 2026 Huntington Beach Legislative PlatformYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Approve and Authorize the execution of Professional Service Contracts for On-Call Transportation Engineering Consulting Services with Advantec Consulting Engineers, Inc., AGA EnginYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Approve and Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Sierra Analytic Laboratories, Inc. for Water Quality Analysis and Sampling, to IncreasYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-17Approve 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 ofYes6-0 passedrecord
2026-02-03Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2026-03 approving, authorizing, and directing execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Yes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-03Consider adoption of Resolution No. 2026-04 Adopting a Revised City Council ManualYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-03Approve and Adopt MinutesYes7-0 passedrecord
2026-02-03Update Mayor McKeon’s 2026 City Council Liaison List - Citizen Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesYes7-0 passedrecord

† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.

Campaign funding (2026 cycle)

Where the money comes from

Other / unspecified$16,325 · 43%
Public sector$9,900 · 26%
Political committees & PACs$8,100 · 21%
Healthcare$3,000 · 8%
Real estate & development$400 · 1%

Council Brief's grouping of the employer/occupation each donor self-reports on FPPC Form 460 — a categorization of those self-reported fields, not an official designation and not a claim about influence. Bar length is contribution total.

Largest contributors

Contributor Employer / occupation (as reported)Total
Brian ThienesSelf$5,900
Edwin LairdRetired$5,900
Phillip Chen for Assembly 2026$5,900
B & DT LLC(Butch Twining)$5,600
Ronald KupfersteinMonrovia Memorial Hospital$3,000
Michael KupfersteinSelf$3,000
Nick Di BenedettoRetired$2,000
Richard LewisRetired$1,000
Essex Realty Management Inc.$1,000
Caldwell Builders Inc$500
Brett CyprusRetired$500
Daniel HayPremier Girls Fast pitch$500
Scott FreemanPrimal Elements$500
Berns Properties LLC(Steven Berns)$500
BFD Development Inc.$500

Itemized contributions of $100+ to this official's controlled campaign committee, as disclosed on FPPC Form 460 under California's Political Reform Act. Official filing. We publish the funding record as public fact and draw no inference about any vote.

Compiled from official adopted minutes and meeting records; every line links to its source document. This is a neutral public record — Council Brief does not rate or endorse officials.