STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
June 9, 2026
PRESENTATION
2 SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF THE SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ARTISTS
AND AUTHORS SHOWCASE WINNERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Recognize the Laguna Beach winners of the Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase; and
2. Find that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because it does not constitute a project.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase is an annual program that encourages youth to explore global themes through original artwork and creative writing while promoting cultural understanding and international friendship. This item provides an opportunity for the City Council to recognize the accomplishments of Laguna Beach students who participated in the Showcase and to acknowledge their creativity, artistic achievement, and representation of the community.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
This recognition supports the City's commitment to arts, culture, education, and community engagement by celebrating the achievements of local students and promoting international understanding through the Sister Cities program.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 because the action is ceremonial and administrative in nature and does not constitute a project.
Submitted By:
. Approved: .David A Kiff
Gavin Curran, Assistant City
Manager
Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Gavin Curran, Assistant City Manager