RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH DECLARING EACH SEPTEMBER 18h AS "KOLBY AIPA DAY"
IN THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
WHEREAS, Kolby Aipa was a graduate of Huntington Beach High School and a beloved member of the Huntington Beach community; and
Kolby was a renowned surfer, a member of the Huntington Beach Board Riders Club, and an inductee into the Surfers' Hall of Fame; and
Kolby came from a respected family of surfers, as the son of Duke and Val Aipa, loving brother to his sister Sky and grandson of legendary Hawaiian board shaper, surfer and coach Ben Aipa; and
Kolby was known for his kindness to all, and after his tragic and untimely passing on August 5, 2025, the community honored his life with an epic paddle out on the north side of the Pier; and
To continue the legacy of Aloha and honor his legacy and memorialize his life, the City Council desires to establish September 18 as "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. September 18" of each year is hereby declared to be "Kolby Aipa Day" in the City of Huntington Beach.
Section 2. The City Council encourages its residents, schools, and community organizations to observe this day with appropriate educational programs and civic activities that celebrate the kindness, community involvement, and spirit of Aloha exemplified by Kolby Aipa.
Section 3. To repeal Resolution No. 2025-78.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager Mayor, Casey McKeon
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mayor Pro Tem, Butch Twining
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City Attorney
Councilman, Don Kennedy
Councilwoman, Gracey Larrea-Van Der Mark
Councilman, Pat Burns
Councilman, Chad Williams
Councilman, Andrew Gruel
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