HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2021-55 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO
HOST ACTION SPORTING EVENTS (SURFING.
SKATEBOARDING AND BMX) FOR THE LA 2028
OLYMPICS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach, known as Surf City USA, is a world
recognized iconic surf destination attracting millions of global visitors annuallN; and
WHEREAS, surfing has been an integral part of Surf City USA's culture, since the
early 1900s when surlers first began riding waves in Huntington Beach; and surfculture is
ingrained in every part of the community from its iconic beaches, pier, and classic surf breaks
to its hotels and civic events; and
WHEREAS. the City of Huntington Beach is home to the Surfing Walk of Fatne, the
Surfers' Hall of Fame, and the International Surfing Museum, which chronicle the rich surf
history of the community: and
WHEREAS, the City of funtington Beach and its partners have the experience and
expertise to successfully host an array of world class outdoor sporting events including the
U.S. Open of Surfing. AVP Huntington Beach Open, VISSLA International Surfing
Association (ISA), World Adult and Junior Surfing Championships. Surf City Marathon,
Ultimate Frisbee Beach Tournament, NSSA National Surfing Championship, Guinness World
Records "Largest Surfboard," Jet Ski Freeride, and Motosurf Racing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach is committed to hosting new and innovative
large scale events such as the Pacific Air Show and Concerts on the Beach, as well as future
sporting events such as the 2021 Ultimate Frisbee Beach World Championships, 2022 U.S.
Open of Surfing, and the NCAA Women's Beach Volleyball Championships in 2025 and
2026; and
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach has the extensive management expertise,
infrastructure, geographical resources, and vital partnerships with worldwide and local
organizations, which makes the City a seamless and natural fit to host an array of LA 2028
Olympic events, such as surfing, skateboarding, and BMX; and
WHEREAS, the City of 1-luntington Beach is prepared to expend time and resources to
construct and maintain all necessary facilities to host events for the LA 2028 Olympics; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of FIuntington Beach does hereby resolve as
follows:
21-10380/266298
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-55
The City Council is dedicated to proving the time and resources, including constructing
new infrastructure and facilities that are necessary to host certain events of the LA 2028
Olympics in Huntington Beach. The events would include, but not be limited to, surfing,
skateboarding, BMX, and other competitions and events that promote the culture and history
of Huntington Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 2 1" day of September 2021.
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Res. No. 2021-55
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 21, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Posey, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California