June 23, 2026
Agenda Item No. 6
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Seimone Jurjis, City Manager - 949-644-3001, [email protected] PREPARED BY:
Lorig Harutunian, Management Analyst - 949-644-3028, [email protected] TITLE:
Resolution No. 2026-45: Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, July 4, 2026 ABSTRACT:
July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The 250th anniversary celebration is a countywide effort that encourages residents to participate in civic life, learn from our shared history and one another, and create a lasting impact for future generations. Private organizations such as USA 250-OC formed to engage all Orange County residents in this commemorative effort.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-45, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, July 4, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
USA250-OC engages Orange County residents through its website and social media, builds community partnerships, and delivers inclusive programs and resources that highlight America’s founding and beyond.
If approved, this resolution formally recognizes July 4, 2026, at the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding and positions Newport Beach as an active participant in the countywide celebration of two-and-a-half centuries of liberty, freedom, innovation and unlimited potential.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A – Resolution No. 2026-45
Resolution No. 2026-45: Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, July 4, 2026 June 23, 2026
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