RESOLUTION NO. 26-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF JAY “SPARKY” LONGLEY AS THE 2026 INDUCTEE TO THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE WALL OF RECOGNITION AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1 – EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR 15301) WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente established the Wall of Recognition to recognize individuals whose contributions and selfless efforts have made the City a more productive and enjoyable place to live, work, and play; and WHEREAS, City Policy and Procedure No. 103-2-1 establishes the qualifications, nomination requirements, and selection process for individuals considered for inclusion on the Wall of Recognition; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Policy No. 103-2-1, the Wall of Recognition Committee is charged with reviewing eligible nominations and forwarding its selected nominee to the City Council for final approval; and WHEREAS, Jay “Sparky” Longley was nominated by Family Assistance Ministries for recognition based upon his longstanding service and contributions to the San Clemente community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Longley has maintained a business in San Clemente since 1974 and, through his personal philanthropy and the Rainbow Sandals Foundation, has supported numerous local organizations and initiatives benefiting youth, education, social services, environmental stewardship, military families, and the broader San Clemente community; and WHEREAS, the Wall of Recognition Committee reviewed the nominations submitted for 2026 in accordance with City policy and voted unanimously to recommend Jay “Sparky” Longley as the 2026 inductee to the Wall of Recognition; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to accept the Committee’s recommendation and recognize Mr. Longley for his longstanding commitment and contributions to the San Clemente community.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves the selection of Jay “Sparky” Longley as the 2026 inductee to the City of San Clemente Wall of Recognition.
SECTION 3. The Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director, or designee, is authorized to coordinate with the nominating sponsor to finalize the wording, design, and placement of the recognition plaque in accordance with City Policy and Procedure No. 103-2-1.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities, 14 CCR 15301) because implementation involves only the installation of a recognition plaque on an existing public facility and involves no expansion of the existing use.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________________, _______.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of the City of Rick Loeffler, Mayor of the City of San Clemente, California San Clemente, California
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 26-151 was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on the _______ day of _______________________, _________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Clemente, California, this _____ day of _________________, ________. __________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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Elizabeth A. Mitchell, City Attorney
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