REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Julie Toledo, Public Affairs Officer
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City Celebration Committee Recommendation for America 250 Time Capsule and Plaque at Patriot Park - Civic Center
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Statement of Issue:
The City Celebration Committee recommends installing a carefully curated time capsule representing Surf City during the 2026 America 250 celebration. The capsule is intended to capture 2026 City official celebrations, people, places, traditions, organizations, businesses, and community experiences that make Huntington Beach unique. The capsule would be placed at the Civic Center in Patriot Park, located behind the Queen’s Rose Garden.
The City Celebration Committee requests City Council approve the plaque design and language for the America 250 Time Capsule.
If approved, the time capsule and plaque dedication ceremony is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026, (or later in December) at the Civic Center to formally seal the capsule.
Financial Impact:
Design, production and installation of the plaque is expected not to exceed $1,500, funding is available in account 10030301.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the City Celebration Committee’s recommendation to install an America 250 Time Capsule and Plaque at Patriot Park; and
Vote to set aside Resolution No. 2017-25 and direct staff to proceed with producing the plaque as-is or with edits.
Council is also asked to review the suggested items to be included in the time capsule.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly. If Resolution No. 2017-25 is not set aside the City Council may direct staff to submit the proposed plaque to the Community & Library Services Commission for review.
Analysis:
The City Celebration Committee proposes the Huntington Beach America 250 Time Capsule concept to preserve a represen...
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