The Huntington Beach City Council voted 6-1 to approve a housing element for the city's general plan, complying with a state mandate to zone for over 13,000 new residences. - The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Chad Williams dissenting.
- Mayor Casey McKeon cited mounting fines of at least $100,000 for non-compliance. - Former city attorney Michael Gates argued the city had legal rights as a charter city, but courts disagreed.
- The council also approved the 2026-27 city budget of $592,366,017. The approval is seen as a reluctant step to avoid further penalties, with hopes for future ballot measures to restore local control.