# Huntington Beach City Council Special Meeting - October 30, 2026

The Huntington Beach City Council held a special meeting on October 30, 2026, to address emergency response and preparations for historically high tides and coastal flooding. Following staff reports on the October flooding and higher tides forecast for November and December, the council approved Resolution 2026-41, ratifying the local emergency and adopting emergency orders. The resolution authorizes emergency public works and mitigation measures without the usual competitive bidding process, allows requests for state and federal assistance, and requires tracking emergency costs for possible reimbursement. Staff reported that existing emergency spending authority covered purchases up to $500,000; no specific contracts, vendors, or bid awards were discussed.

Council also approved a $1 million allocation from the rainy-day fund to a dedicated flood help desk/supply fund, and amended the resolution to waive city fees for permits associated with flood protection and rebuilding flood-damaged property. The council directed staff to organize assistance such as sandbag delivery for residents who need help, improve public information and contact options, explore a city drone program using emergency funds, and pursue coordination with the Coastal Commission on pre-approved flood-protection measures. The meeting transcript records affirmative votes on the motion, but does not provide a complete roll-call tally. The next regular meeting was announced for November 3, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Huntington Beach City Council Special Meeting - October 30, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctqIbcaGT3w) - City of Huntington Beach