Huntington Beach City Council Meeting - July 21, 2026

The City of Huntington Beach held a City Council meeting on July 21, 2026, which included discussions on various community and city operations topics. Key procurement-related items included updates on capital improvement projects such as the city pavement program and the Huntington Beach Police Department women's locker room renovation. The pavement project covered rehabilitation of residential streets with a budget of approximately $3.2 million, funded by infrastructure funds, Measure M, gas tax, water, and sewer funds, with a remaining budget to be carried over. The police locker room project, awarded to Full Swing Construction, was completed on time and under budget at about $1.3 million, including contingencies and change orders for unforeseen conditions and city-requested improvements. Additionally, the council approved the employment contract for Zach Sakanagun as the new Chief Financial Officer with a salary of roughly $104 per hour plus benefits. The council also discussed the process for creating an America 250 commemorative plaque at Pier Plaza, deciding to involve the Historic Resources Board and Community Services Commission before final approval. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the meeting highlighted ongoing capital projects and staffing decisions affecting city operations.