City Council Meeting – Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Councilman Williams, Mayor Burns, Council man Gruel Date: September 2 3, 2025
Subject: DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OF
FREEDOM AND FREE SPEECH MURAL TO MEMORIALIZE CHARLIE
KIRK
2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 | www.huntingtonbeachca.gov
ISSUE STATEMENT
This item proposes a consideration of a mural project as an artistic expression honoring the principles of freedom and free speech while memorializing Charlie Kirk. The project is proposed to be funded through private contributions to avoid impact to City resources.
The proposal includes the formation of a City Council ad-hoc Committee comprised of three Council Members authorized to identify a suitable location, select the artist(s), and review artwork design, ensuring the project complies with city guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to explore the creation of a mural as an artistic expression honoring freedom and free speech, memorializing Charlie Kirk and form a City Council ad-hoc committee authorized to identify a location, artist(s), and artwork for the mural.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not Applicable
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable - Administrative Item