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File #: 2 1-604 MEETING DATE: 9/7/2021
Submitted by Mayor Carr and Mayor Pro Tem Delgleize - Develop a Proposal for a Public
Memorial Honoring Rick "Rockin' Fig" Fignetti
Direct the Community Services Commission to work with the surfing community and the leadership of
the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council to develop a proposal for a public memorial honoring
Rick "Rockin' Fig" Fignetti. Return to City Council within 120 days to present the proposal for
consideration. Furthermore, staff will inform the Fignetti Family regarding the proposed memorial
and seek their input throughout the process.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING —COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: KIM CARR, MAYOR AND BARBARA DELGLEIZE, MAYOR PRO TEM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
SUBJECT: DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC MEMORIAL HONORING RICK "ROCKIN'
FIG” FIGNETTI
The unexpected loss of Rick "Rockin' Fig" Fignetti on July 16, 2021 has left an indelible mark on
Huntington Beach, and particularly among our surfing community. Rockin' Fig was deeply
involved in the art, culture, and sport of surfing, from providing the daily surf report on KROQ
in the 1980's to live commentary during the U.S. Open of Surfing. His involvement has helped
cement Huntington Beach's reputation as Surf City USA, and Rockin' Fig Surf Headquarters in
Downtown provided a home base for surfers who returned to our waves, time and time again.
Rockin' Fig's love of the ocean was infectious, and the outpouring of community support
following his death is a testament to his influence, his character and outsized contributions to
Huntington Beach surf culture. As such, we wish to recommend a public memorial to be
established to honor Rockin' Fig in Downtown Huntington Beach, where he spent countless
hours at his store or on the waves.
To decide the exact location and method to memorialize Rockin' Fig, we believe it would be
most appropriate to engage the Community Services Commission and our partners at the
Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, who have expressed strong interest in supporting
this endeavor. Among the possibilities that should be considered is a bronze plaque installed
at Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Pier. Tower Zero is also the site of a memorial plaque
for Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato, beloved watermen and respected
religious leaders in the community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the Community Services Commission to work with the surfing community and the
leadership of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council to develop a proposal for a public
memorial honoring Rick "Rockin' Fig" Fignetti. Return to City Council within 120 days to present
the proposal for consideration. Furthermore, staff will inform the Fignetti Family regarding the
proposed memorial and seek their input throughout the process.
503
City Councill
Public Financing Authority ACTION AGENDA September 7, 2021
Recommended Action:
Approve the formation of a 2021 Charter Revision Committee comprised of seven
residents. individually appointed by each City Council Member, and one Charter
review consultant to provide subject matter expertise and guidance throughout the
process. direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with a qualified
consultant
Approved as amended to include 7 alternates - 7-0
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
35, 21 Approved for introduction Ordinance No. 4222 amending Chapter 8.40
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) titled Noise Control
relating to the control of unnecessary, excessive, and annoying
sounds and protecting noise-sensitive land uses, ensuring land
use/noise compatibility, reducing noise from mobile sources, and
mitigating noise from construction, maintenance, and other sources
Recommended Action:
Approve for introduction Ordinance No 4222. An Ordinance of the City of Huntington
Beach Amending Chapter 8.40 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Noise
Control ' (Attachment 1)
Approved 7-0
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
36. 21-664 Approved Item Submitted by Mayor Carr and Mayor Pro Tern Delgleize -
Develop a Proposal for a Public Memorial Honoring Rick "Rockin' Fig"
Fignetti
Recommended Action:
Direct the Community Services Commission to work with the surfing community and the
leadership of the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council to develop a proposal for a
public memorial honoring Rick "Rockin Fig" Fignetti Return to City Council within 120 days
to present the proposal for consideration. Furthermore, staff will inform the Fignetti Family
regarding the proposed memorial and seek their input throughout the process
Approved as amended to include the Historic Resources Board- 7-0
37, 21-659 Approved Item Submitted by Councilmember Kalmick - Conduct a Feasibility
Analysis regarding the possible relinquishment of Pacific Coast Highway
(PCH) to improve vehicle and pedestrian safety
Mr.Amory Hanson
8102 Ellis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
September 7, 2021
The Mayoress of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach CA 92648
My Dear Madam Mayoress,
1 am writing in regard to Item XXXVI, the proposal by The Mayoress and Councilwoman
Delgleize to create a public memorial for Mr. Richard Fignetti.
Mr. Fignetti was a Huntingtionian icon.Among other things, Mr. Fignetti was the owner of a surf
store on Main Street,the host of a radio show on KROQ and a surfer. I fully support recognizing
Mr. Fignetti's contributions. Mr. Fignetti will be remembered as an important individual in
Huntingtonian history.
It is for that reason that after reviewing the item, 1 feel obligated to urge the council to refer the
matter to the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board, in addition to the Huntington Beach
Community Services Commission. Part of the Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board's
mission is to advise the city council and other deliberative assemblies on historic issues,
including plaques and memorials .
Once again, I urge that The Mayoress and Councilwoman Delgleize's item be referred to the
Huntington Beach Community Services Commission and the Huntington Beach Historic
Resources Board.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Amory Hanson SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
Meatlnq Date: 21 qlawk I
Mr.Amory Hanson
8102 Fllis Avenue
Apartment 121
Huntington Beach CA 92646
CC: The Honorable Barbara Delgleize
CC: The Honorable Rhonda Bolton
CC: The Honorable Daniel Kalmick
CC: The Honorable Natalie Tomich Moser
CC: The Honorable Erik 1-1. Peterson
CC: The Honorable Michael Posey