Huntington Beach City Council Meeting - May 19, 2026

The City of Huntington Beach City Council held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget and several procurement-related items. Key procurement topics included approval of a revised residential and commercial trash collection services agreement with Rainbow Disposal Company Inc., incorporating state-mandated SB 1383 organics recycling programs, resulting in a residential rate increase of $7.58 per month phased in over three years. The council also reviewed the capital improvement program totaling $46 million, covering street paving, sewer lining, park renovations, and facility upgrades. Additionally, the council approved a motion to discontinue the current RFP process for creative strategy branding, merchandising, media, and communications due to political complications, opting to evaluate internal opportunities instead. Other procurement-related approvals included playground equipment funding and road maintenance grants. The council established an ad hoc committee on juvenile e-bike safety and enforcement to address rising e-bike incidents. Motions related to budget adoption were set for June 16, 2026, allowing further deliberation. The meeting featured multiple public comments on budget priorities, infrastructure needs, and community concerns but no new contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session.