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Home My WebLink AboutAdopt Resolution No. 2025-78 Declaring Each September 18th a spNT GT0 2000 Main Street, of •h Huntington Beach,CA s 8 City of Huntington Beach APPROVED 7-0 wsta�9UNT' Cm„�' File#: 26-061 MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager PREPARED BY: Carlina Thomas, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 Declaring Each September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach and Repeal Resolution No. 2025-78 Statement of Issue: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01 declaring each September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach and repeal Resolution No. 2025-78. Financial Impact: NA Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring Each September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach" and repeal Resolution No. 2025-78. Alternative Action(s): Do not adopt Resolution No. 2026-01, do not repeal Resolution No. 2025-78, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Resolution No. 2026-01 declaring each September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach provides updates and clarification; requiring the repeal of Resolution No. 2025-78. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable -Administrative Item City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 1/14/2026 powered by LegistarTM 103 File #: 26-061 MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan. Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2026-01 City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 1/14/2026 powered by LegistarTM 104 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING EACH SEPTEMBER 186 AS "KOLBY AIPA DAY" IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH WHEREAS, Kolby Aipa was a graduate of Huntington Beach High School and a beloved member of the Huntington Beach community; and Kolby was a renowned surfer, a member of the Huntington Beach Board Riders Club, and an inductee into the Surfers' Hall of Fame; and Kolby came from a respected family of surfers, as the son of Duke and Val Aipa, loving brother to his sister Sky and grandson of legendary Hawaiian board shaper, surfer and coach Ben Aipa; and Kolby was known for his kindness to all, and after his tragic and untimely passing on August 5, 2025, the community honored his life with an epic paddle out on the north side of the Pier; and To continue the legacy of Aloha and honor his legacy and memorialize his life, the City Council desires to establish September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. September 186 of each year is hereby declared to be "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach. Section 2. The City Council encourages its residents, schools, and community organizations to observe this day with appropriate educational programs and civic activities that celebrate the kindness, community involvement, and spirit of Aloha exemplified by Kolby Aipa. Section 3. To repeal Resolution No. 2025-78. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of January , 2026. 25-17431/401175 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-0 1 INITIATED AND APPROVED: ity Manager Mayor, Casey McKeon APPROVED AS TO FORM: <Pro Tern, utch Twinin City Attorney Councilman, Don Kennedy Co.. ilwoman, Gracey Lanea-Van Der Mark Councilman, Pad B.0.1*4. Co . , Ch.. Willia.- 'Wellman, Andrew Gruel 2 Res. No. 2026-01 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, LISA LANE BARNES, 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 January 20, 2026 by the following vote: AYES: Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None 0#14:41€416 rr+f- City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntingtoh Beach, California Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 January 20, 2026 The Mayor Of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 My Dear Mister Mayor, I would like to express my support for Item XVII,the resolution declaring a day in memory of Mr.Kolby Aipa. Sincerely Yours, Mr.Amory Hanson CC:The Honorable E.M.Twining CC:The Honorable Patrick Burns CC:The Honorable Andrew Gruel CC:The Honorable Donald C.Kennedy CC:The Honorable Grace Vandermark CC:The Honorable Chad Williams SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Agenda Item No. 17 (26-061) ��'1irop 2000 Main Street, Q..: a.Fo ?� Huntington Beach,CA d 92648 _ City of Huntington Beach 9 TL i9°• — =Q= APPROVED 7-0 �� UNTY File #: 25-926 MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager PREPARED BY: Shannon Levin, Council Policy Analyst Subject: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-78 Declaring Each September 18 as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach Statement of Issue: To honor his legacy and memorialize his life, the City of Huntington Beach will establish an annual Kolby Aipa Day. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-78, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach declaring each September 18 as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach." Alternative Action(s): Do not approve and direct staff. Analysis: Our Huntington Beach surf community has been mourning Kolby Aipa since his untimely passing in early August. Known for his kindness - Kolby was a beloved member of the community, a graduate of Huntington Beach High School, renowned surfer, and a member of the Huntington Beach Board Riders Club. Kolby was inducted posthumously into the Surfers' Hall of Fame on September 18, 2025. On September 20, 2025, the community honored his life with a paddle out on the north side of the pier. To honor his legacy and memorialize his life, the City of Huntington will establish September 18 as Kolby Aipa Day. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 12/10/2025 powered by LegistarT"' 24 File #: 25-926 MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025 not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Resolution No. 2025-78 City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 12/10/2025 powered by LegistarTe 25 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-78 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF - HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING EACH SEPTEMBER 18th AS "KOLBY AIPA DAY" IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH WHEREAS, Kolby Aipa was a graduate of Huntington Beach High School and a beloved member of the Huntington Beach community; and Kolby was a renowned surfer, a member of the Huntington Beach Board Riders Club, and an inductee into the Surfers' Hall of Fame; and Kolby came from a respected family of surfers, as the son of Duke Aipa and grandson of legendary Hawaiian board shaper Ben Aipa; and Kolby was known for his kindness to all, and after his tragic and untimely passing on August 5, 2025,the community honored his life with a paddle out on the north side of the Pier; and To continue the legacy of Aloha and honor his legacy and memorialize his life,the City Council desires to establish September 18th as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. September 18th of each year is hereby declared to be "Kolby Aipa Day"in the City of Huntington Beach. Section 2. The City Council encourages its residents, schools, and community organizations to observe this day with appropriate educational programs and civic activities that celebrate the kindness, community involvement, and spirit of Aloha exemplified by Kolby Aipa. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of December , 2025. / 1'/ Mayor INITIATED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM: r —441)-- City Manager City Attorney 25-17431/398638 Res. No. 2025-78 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, LISA LANE BARNES, 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 December 16, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: Gruel, Kennedy, Twining, McKeon, Burns, Van Der Mark, Williams NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 0474:46416 A/414K- City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California