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
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 Declaring each December 5th as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day” in the City of Huntington Beach
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Statement of Issue:
On March 17, 2026, the City Council authorized staff to bring forth a resolution declaring every December 5th as Sugar the Surfing Dog Day.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2026-09 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Declaring each December 5th as ‘Sugar the Surfing Dog Day’ in the City of Huntington Beach.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve and direct staff otherwise.
Analysis:
Sugar was a true legend of the waves. With five World Dog Surf Championships and 21 first-place trophies under her collar, she dominated competitions from the Surf City Dog Championship to the Malibu Classic. Her incredible career and impact on the Huntington Beach community were officially immortalized on December 5, 2024, when she was inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.
A local icon through and through, Sugar’s spirit will always be felt in the HB lineup.
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. Resolution No. 2026-09