City Council Meeting – Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Pat Burns, Councilm an
Casey McKeon, Mayor
Date: January 20, 2026
Subject: Naming of Patriot Place at the Civic Center
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ISSUE STATEMENT
Bordering the Civic Center property to the south along Park Street, is an unnamed grassy area.
In 1991, a plaque honoring Desert Storm was installed on that lawn. Adjacent to the grassy area is Huntington Beach’s 9/11 Memorial at the Civic Center. Additionally, the War Memorial atop the southern stairs pays tribute to those from Huntington Beach area who fought, died, and who are still fighting, the prisoners of war and missing in action.
To unify the patriotic memorials across the Civic Center, t his unnamed grassy area should be named Patriot Place.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve and authorize the naming of the grassy area along the southern side of the Civic Center to be named Patriot Place at the Civic Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable - Administrative Item