City Celebration Committee  
Monday, July 13, 2026  
5:30 PM - Regular Meeting  
AGENDA  
City of Huntington Beach  
2000 Main Street,  
Huntington Beach, CA 92648  
2000 Main Street, Lower Level B-8  
Huntington Beach, CA  
Staff Liaison  
CASEY McKEON, Mayor  
JULIE TOLEDO, Public Affairs Officer  
BUTCH TWINING, Mayor Pro Tem  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
The Committee welcomes public comments on all items on this agenda or of community interest.  
We respectfully request that this public forum be utilized in a positive and/or constructive manner.  
Please focus your comments on the issue or concern that you would like to bring to the attention  
of committee members.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
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Review and Approve Minutes from June 8, 2026 City Celebration  
Committee meeting  
ADMINSTRATIVE ITEMS  
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2026 Calendar:  
a. January: Foundations of Freedom - Early HB Foundations  
b. February: From the Sands of Iwo Jima to the Sands of HB - The  
Legacy of Sacrifice & Service  
c. March: Valor & Sacrifice - Celebrating our Sworn Personnel  
d. April: Patriotism & Remembrance  
e. May: Honoring Service, Building Community - Military  
Appreciation Month  
f. June: Countdown to America 250 - Honoring our Symbols &  
Sacrifice  
g. July: Happy 250th America!  
h. August: Honor & Valor - Honoring the Purple Heart & Coast Guard  
i. September: Echoes of Bravery: Civil War Valor & 9/11 Resolve  
j. October: Wings of Freedom  
k. November: Honoring the Brave - Saluting our Veterans  
l. December: Seasons of Remembrance & Reflection  
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Review/Plan 2026 City Celebration Events/250 Semiquincentennial  
Calendar  
a. Confirm scheduled events/Plan events for remaining year  
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June  
Coloring Contest  
July  
Display Coloring Contest/Award Prizes at July28 Spotlight Awards  
Independence Day Celebrations/Photo Contest  
July 31 - National Treasure Movie Night  
August  
Aug. 3 - American Dream with Dr. Stefan Bean and Supervisor  
Nguyen - Need a new date  
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September  
Sept 15 - City Council Meeting Reading of Preamble  
Discuss other ideas  
October  
Air Show; discuss other ideas  
November  
Veterans Day - serve lemonade.  
Tree planting  
December - Time Capsule ideas  
b. Discuss planning 2027 Calendar  
ADJOURNMENT  
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE is TBD.  
INTERNET ACCESS TO THE CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT  
MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT:  
https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/  
MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE:  
MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE:  
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,  
services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to  
participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will  
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the  
hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or  
large print agendas. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 714-536-5202 for more  
information, or request assistance from the staff or Sergeant-at-Arms at the meeting. INTERNET  
ACCESS TO THE CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT  
MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT:  
https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/