REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marie Knight, Director of Community Services
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Approve the placement of a memorial plaque recognition for Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato on Tower Zero on the Municipal Pier
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Statement of Issue:
At the direction of City Council, the Community Services Commission was to develop a proposal for a public memorial honoring Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato. The Commission has made its recommendation to place a memorial plaque on Tower Zero on the Municipal Pier in honor of both men. The location now needs final approval by the City Council.
Financial Impact:
Purchase and installation of the plaque will be funded by the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the placement of a memorial plaque recognizing Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato as recommended by the Community Services Commission, on Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve placement of a memorial plaque honoring Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato on Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier and direct staff on how to proceed.
Analysis:
Father Christian Mondor and Pastor Blaine "Sumo" Sato were prominent members of the City and the surfing community. Due to the recent passing of these two prominent residents, Council Member Patrick Brenden submitted a request for City Council to honor each for their contributions to the City. The request was approved by City Council on July 16, 2018, which directed the Community Services Commission to work with the surfing community and followers of Father Mondor and Pastor Sato on a public memorial to honor both (Attachment 1). The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council came in support of a memorial honoring...
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