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City Council Closed Session: Firefighters' Union 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 Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).

Record date · May 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Huntington Beach City Council is holding a private meeting to conduct labor negotiations with the Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association. This session is closed to the public as permitted by state law regarding labor relations.

Why it matters

This meeting involves city officials negotiating employment terms with the firefighters' union, which may impact future city budget allocations and public safety service agreements.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association

The union is the counterparty in labor negotiations regarding employment terms.

Indirectly affected

Huntington Beach City Residents

Residents are affected by the potential impact of labor agreements on city budget and public safety service delivery.

Key Facts

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
The negotiations are being held with the Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association (HBFA).
The meeting is authorized under Government Code section 54957.6.
Designated city representatives for the negotiation include City Manager Travis Hopkins.

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Additional city staff in attendance include the Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, and Acting Chief Financial Officer.
The agenda item is filed under number 26-448.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public attend this meeting?

No, this is a meeting held under state law for labor negotiations.

Who is representing the city in these talks?

The city's designated representative is City Manager Travis Hopkins.

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High-Level Financial Oversight

The inclusion of the Acting Chief Financial Officer in labor negotiations suggests a focus on the fiscal implications of the potential labor agreement.

Zack Zithisakthanakul

Connected Entities

Marissa Sur, Mike Vigliotta, Huntington Beach Firefighters’ Association and 2 more

PersonMarissa Sur“Assistant City Manager”Map →

PersonMike Vigliotta“City Attorney”Map →

OrganizationHuntington Beach Firefighters’ Association“Employee organization involved in negotiations”Map →

PersonTravis Hopkins“City Manager and designated negotiator”Map →

PersonZack Zithisakthanakul“Acting Chief Financial Officer”Map →

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Significance60
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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