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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the Language, Design, Donation and Installation of t ��t1T�NGTp 2000 Main Street, r g70,ems, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 City of Huntington Beach APPROVED 7-0 yc�Cp(1NTYCy ,�oQ y, File#: 26-726 MEETING DATE: 9/1/2026 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services Subject: Approve the language, design, donation and installation of the Sons of the American Revolution America 250 Memorial Bench on City Hall Property as approved by the Community & Library Services Commission Statement of Issue: The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) have submitted a request to donate and fund an America 250 memorial bench near the Veterans Memorial located on the City Hall grounds. Financial Impact: There is no financial impact on the general fund. Sons of the American Revolution will fully fund the project. Recommended Action: Approve the language, design, donation and installation of the Sons of the American Revolution America 250 Memorial Bench near the Veterans Memorial on City Hall property. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) formed in 1989 and is comprised of descendants of the American Revolution. SAR has approached the City to donate and install a memorial bench honoring the nation's 250th birthday near the Veterans Memorial located on the City Hall grounds. Using the City's current memorial bench producer, the bench will be constructed of concrete, replacing a park bench adjacent to the existing Veterans Memorial near City Hall's front walkway (Attachment 1). On August 12, 2026, the Community & Library Services Commission reviewed and recommended for City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/26/2026 powered by LegistarT" 405 File #: 26-726 MEETING DATE: 9/1/2026 approval the language, design and installation of the memorial bench. Resolution 2017-25 establishes policy guidelines for naming and memorial recognition within City parks and community facilities. Section 7 specifically provides criteria for memorial bench donations and donor recognition. While the physical design of the bench will match memorial benches throughout Huntington Beach, the inscription designs will be different. When viewing the bench from the front, the proposed inscriptions include (Attachment 2): • Side 1: Huntington Beach logo • Side 2: Sons of American Revolution Logo • Backrest: "Celebrating 250 Years of Independence" • Seat: "In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence We Honor the Men and Women Who Fought for the Cause of Liberty 1776-2026" • Front of Seat: Sons of the American Revolution • Front of Side 1: 1776 • Front of Side 2: 2026 Once produced, a dedication ceremony for the bench will be scheduled. 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 Attachment(s): 1. City Hall Veterans Memorial Location 2. Memorial Bench Rendering 3. 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Section 7 specifically provides criteria for memorial bench donations and donor recognition. NGro=, ,y O •Nc,ORP OMIT:,,, CT %.\ • Once produced, a dedication ceremony for the bench will be � -_� -•• � scheduled. ` i '• "' �f5 \92•• ���•..� 17,1901.... \X. ‘ Bench The physical design will match existing memorial benches; however, the inscription will be different. When viewing the bench from the front, the proposed inscriptions will include: • Side 1 : Huntington Beach logo • Side 2: SAR logo • Side 1 Front: 1776 • Side 2 Front: 2026 • Backrest: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence • Front of Seat: Sons of the American Revolution • Seat: In Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Independence We Honor the Men and Women Who Fought for the Cause of Liberty 1776 - 2026 -. 24' ... , ..', A Cel�ebratrng:250 Years"o[ ,• -. . ,. : 1,-,..%; !'. •.., .- independence �f ��� P ..0�/ •• ' pR OAq I Sons of the American Revolution c `"'�``� \vow% : . , , Q 01 6 ; : �'k i ''. Ultjtkt Is KO at11 ,4; \ C•''.u♦s.si Side View ��.�.��+ � :,�- Front View Ir. .: °UNT`t 0\0,101 �,:._ r� , Bench oca ion The proposed location is near the Veterans Memorial located on . 1 , ",-1,.:, ,If t � lg e.,":„.7,7"'",..,, eft z ?'. a n , , the City Hall grounds �i ' SA 5,1.....,.;,, ti • .,ti,4- , '14,..".::,:tit.:2,4,4,-,:r..,..,:. %.,.*c '0,4*ii ‘•r 14- ::ti s1 HE FORGET ft ',G CF ALL WARS A I V41.1r� n • � ...am.- ANT I N k r . � \NOR DAgrfo••�• pax S ems{ h .T C-1 >y M ...v...,.,, 'x,„ .. ..3 �}•fi-,,,,,t S /r� ;i City Hall Veterans Memorial Aerial view of Veterans Memorial Ground View of Veterans Memorial 9 o• tea 1,..•909,P :<O`' cF11DUNT`i CPS\ nancia Impact There is no financial impact to the general fund . SAR will fully fund the project. 0-1ING7-0 v: : S C a. .� �'. 17, 19 W F�C©GNT`! CP�� Recommendation Approve the language, design , donation and installation of the Sons of the American Revolution America 250 Memorial Bench near the Veterans Memorial on City Hall property. • \\v\ INGr0 O` ..•\NppRPOAATF� • V ••`'es MS `O COUNTNI �P� rz.---;,,' ,...„.c..._ ;.,s.... v, Questions ? ,,,,, ro ;, y ..,...,„,,, ..0017.• _. '-`"•'-' F .fir• �`"{*w�- 7."' t . '� r P i 4 �w r' yl�•c Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 September 1, 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 XX,the sons of the American Revolution's semiquincenntenial memorial bench. 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 Meeting Date: 9/1/2026 - Supplemental Communication - Public Comment Item No. 20 (26-726)