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City Council Closed Session: Police Labor Negotiations

Original title: 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).

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting involves the city's official representatives negotiating contract terms with the police union, which directly impacts city budget allocations for public safety personnel.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association

The association is the counterparty in labor negotiations that will determine future employment terms and compensation.

Huntington Beach City Council

The Council is responsible for setting the city's bargaining position and approving final labor agreements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Huntington Beach City Council is holding a closed-door meeting to conduct labor negotiations with the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association. This session is authorized under Government Code section 54957.6, which allows local agencies to meet privately with their negotiators to discuss employee compensation and benefits.

Why It Matters

This meeting involves the city's official representatives negotiating contract terms with the police union, which directly impacts city budget allocations for public safety personnel.

Key Facts

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
The negotiation is with the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association (HBPOA).
The meeting is held under the authority of Government Code section 54957.6.
The city's designated representatives for this negotiation are City Manager Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager Marissa Sur, City Attorney Mike Vigliotta, and Acting CFO Zack Zithisakthanakul.
The file number for this agenda item is 26-490.
The meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this meeting closed to the public?

Under California's Brown Act (specifically ), local agencies are permitted to meet in to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations to ensure the city's bargaining position is not compromised.

What is the purpose of this meeting?

The purpose is for the City Council to provide direction to its designated negotiators regarding contract terms with the Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Association.

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High-Level Negotiating Team

The city has deployed its top-tier administrative leadership, including the City Manager, City Attorney, and CFO, to lead these specific negotiations.

Travis Hopkins Mike Vigliotta Zack Zithisakthanakul