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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1997, C-5 - NAMING OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIEScouncil January 21 199 j agenba izEpont bm NMh° CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Paul LeSage, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: NAMING OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution setting the policy for the naming of Parks and Recreation facilities. DISCUSSION Background: From time to time, City staff receives requests to name specific recreation facilities. Primarily, the request is to name a park or portion of a park in honor of someone who has made a significant contribution to the City. The Parks and Recreation Department was directed to develop a policy for the consideration of such requests. Staff quickly enlisted the help of its primary citizens advisory group, the Parks and Recreation Commission. Working cooperatively, a policy was developed that is both simple to follow and very fair to those who might be nominated. Facilities may be named for individuals or groups who have significant contributions to San Luis Obispo and its citizens. A naming may commemorate a significant financial contribution to a specific project. A naming might also be made of a significant natural or historic resource associated with a location. Both the Commission and staff feel that naming need not be posthumous. Existing park sites with generic names (i.e., Laguna Hills Park) might be renamed if appropriate. Staff and the Commission envision a simple process: • Those wishing to make nominations shall submit a letter to the Parks and Recreation commission detailing why the naming should be considered. A summary of contributions to the community would be appropriate as part of the letter. • The Parks and Recreation Commission shall review all nominations. • Those judged to be worthy of consideration will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. 6,5- 1 e If approved by Council, the naming will be commemorated by an appropriate ceremony. If this policy is approved, the Park- s and Recreation D. wartment will n- o- ti- f y those groups and individuals M; the community who have expressed interest in naming facilities. CONCURRENCES The Parks and Recreation Commission approved this policy at their November 6, 1996, meeting. FISCAL EWPACT Any expenses associated with a facility naming are not necessarily &e responsibility of the City. ATTACHMENT 1: Resolution C. -50-4z- RESOLUTION NO. (1997 Series) A POLICY FOR THE NAMING OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES WHEREAS, it is appropriate that parks and recreation facilities, and portions of those facilities, be named in honor of citizens of the City of San Luis Obispo, and WHEREAS, such naming should be made for persons or groups who have made significant contributions to the City, and WHEREAS, naming can also be made for other appropriate reasons, and WHEREAS, such naming nominations shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and forwarded to the City Council for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does adopt this policy concerning the naming of park and recreation facilities, with the following provisions: 1. Naming of facilities may be made for individuals or groups who have made significant contributions or service to the City of San Luis Obispo and its citizens. 2. Naming may commemorate significant financial contributions to a specific project. 3. Naming is also appropriate for significant natural or historic resources associated with a particular location. 4. Naming need not be posthumous. 5. Those wishing to make nominations shall submit a letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission detailing why the naming should be considered. 6. Those nominations judged to be worthy of consideration shall be forwarded to the City Council for approval. ATTACHMENT 1 e -S -03 Resolution No. (1997 Series) Page Two 7. While the policy primarily deals with new park sites, the renaming of existing facilities or unnamed portions of facilities is not precluded. When such a request is received, the current site name will be researched to see that the request is not contrary to a previous naming. Such naming changes are seen as being appropriate for parks with generic names. 8. Any expenses associated with a facility naming are not necessarily the responsibility of the City. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ATTEST: Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk ✓ /l�_IA , . _ e. Mayor Allen Settle 1997.