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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdopt Resolution No. 2017-25 establishing its policy for the Dept. ID CS 17-009 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date:6/19/2017 (201Z_j77A,L �V CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH toj REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 6/19/2017 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-25 establishing its policy for the naming of City Parks, Park Features, and Community Facilities and repealing conflicting resolutions Statement of Issue: The Community Services Commission Park Naming and Memorials Committee has formulated recommended changes to City Council Resolution No. 2004-90, relative to the naming of parks, park amenities, and facilities and is seeking City Council approval. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-25, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach establishing its policy for the Naming of City Parks, Park Features and Community Facilities and Repealing Conflicting Resolutions." Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Community Services Commission Park Naming and Memorials Committee met on February 22, 2017, and on April 5, 2017, to consider naming-recognition opportunities for three local parks. As part of their review of potential locations and various park features for name recognition, the language in City Council Resolution 2004-90 was referenced. During their discussions, it was noted that there were some conflicting sections in the resolution language relating to the naming of park amenities, park features, and facilities. When the park naming policy Resolution 2004-90 was last modified, the goal was to provide for more varied opportunities for the naming of parks, park amenities, and facilities. It was believed that the previous resolution language placed too much emphasis on past mayors, and excluded others from the discussion of potential naming opportunities. At the time, certain sections of the resolution were modified, but others remained unedited which created inconsistencies within the resolution itself. In addition to the inconsistencies shown in Resolution No. 2004-90, Draft Edits (Attachment 1), the use of the word "concurrence" in Section 9 of the resolution could potentially create a situation where the Community Services Commission and City Council do not agree on a naming Item 12. - 1 HB -168- Dept. ID CS 17-009 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date:6/19/2017 recommendation. This could result in the inability for City Council to make a final naming decision, if their final motion is not consistent with the Community Services Commission recommendation. In an effort to correct these inconsistencies and to reestablish the City Council final authority with regards to park naming, the Community Services Commission is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2017-25 with the following modifications to Resolution No. 2004-90: 1. Second paragraph —Add "and other park amenities" after "park play equipment" 2. Section 1 —Add "and other amenities" at the end of the sentence 3. Section 5 — Add as a final sentence, "In addition, other individuals or other names maybe proposed" 4. Section 9 — Modify the language to read: Replace the current language with "That the recommendations for park/pier memorial naming be processed through the Community Services Commission and shall have the approval of the City Council". Environmental Status: Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1) Resolution No. 2017-25, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach establishing its policy for the naming of City parks, park features and community facilities and repealing conflicting resolutions" 2) Resolution No. 2004-90, Draft Edits, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach establishing its policy for the naming of City parks, park features and community facilities and repealing conflicting resolutions" 3) Community Services Commission May 12, 2017, staff report HB -1 h9- Item 12. - 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING ITS POLICY FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, PARK FEATURES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, the City has established a vigorous program to pride suitable park and recreation areas for its residents; and, It is desirable that appropriate names be selected for the C�tvy's parks and that the City recognize donations of park/pier furniture and/or park play equipment and other amenities, and that a policy be adopted by the City Council to/accomplish this purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City 0 Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: 1. That the policies contained in this resolution shall be instituted for the naming of the City's parks, park features and community facilities, and to recognize donations of park/pier furniture and park/play equipment and other amenities. 2. That parks adjacent to schools be namedthe same as the school. 3. That if an entire park or sizable portion of a park which is not adjacent to a school is donated by an individual or family, it may be named after the donor. 4. That if the park is neither/adjacent to a school nor donated, all or in part, it may be named after past Huntington Beach mayors who are no longer members of the City Council ("former mayors"). In addition, other individuals, including past council members, or other names may be proposed. The names of these persons may be considered when their unique contributions have had a City, state or national impact, are marked by excellence and are worthy of honor. 5. That in addition to parks, other community facilities such as lakes, park features of Huntington Central Park, structures (other than restrooms and benches), groves of trees, walkways, playing fields, group camp and picnic sites, gardens, play equipment areas, meadows, amphitheaters, vistas, bridges and wildlife refuges may be named after fonner mayors to honor them for their service to the City. In addition, other individuals or other.names may be proposed. 6. That if ark or pier furniture such as picnic tables benches trash cans or P p p > play equipment/is donated by an individual, civic organization, family or business, the donor may reebive recognition by having the name of a person, family or business placed on the donation. Examples: (a) A donation in memory of a relative could be given to the City for a pier bench with the following options: / A--� 17-5803/158473/RLS 5/16/17/PD 1 v RESOLUTION NO. 2017-25 1. The name only, including the year; 2. In honor of (individual's name), including the yea , 3. In memory of (individual's name), including the year. (b) a modular piece of play equipment and a park bench could be funded Py a donation from a company with the bench placed immediately adjacent to a new tot lot with the inscription"This tot lot is donated to the City of Huntington Beach bye, Company." f 7. That if a business or other entity offers to pay the City in exchange for the City naming a facility or park after the business, then the City may enter into an agreement for the same. The agreement must be prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council. 8. That only one park, park feature or community facility shall be named for an individual. 9. That all recommendations for park/pier memorial naming be processed through the Community Services Commission and shall have the approval of the City Council. f 10. That Resolution No. 2004-90 and all other resolutions in conflict herewith 6 are hereby repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED by theXity Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day day of , 2017. I Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS F . City Manager City ttorney I JAJD AND APPROVED: /Director of Community Services V �7 ( )/J -)J 17-5803/1 58473/RLS 5/16/17/PD 2 DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-90 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ESTABLISHING ITS POLICY FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, PARK FEATURES AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS WHEREAS, the City has established a vigorous program to provide suitable park and recreation areas for its residents and, It is desirable that appropriate names be selected for the City's parks and that the City recognize donations of park/pier furniture and/or park play equipment and other._a_inenities_, and that a policy be adopted by the City Council to accomplish this purpose, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby resolve as follows: 1. That the policies contained in this resolution shall be instituted for the naming of the City's parks, park features and community facilities, and to recognize donations of park/pier furniture and park/play equipment and other amenities. 2. That parks adjacent to schools be named the same as the school. 3. That if an entire park or sizable portion of a park which is not adjacent to a school is donated by an individual or family, it may be named after the donor. 4. That if the park is neither adjacent to a school nor donated, all or in part, it may be named after past Huntington Beach mayors who are no longer members of the City Council ("former mayors"). In addition, other individuals, including past council members, or other names may be proposed. The names of these persons may be considered when their unique contributions have had a City, state or national impact, are marked by excellence and are worthy of honor. 5. That in addition to parks, other community facilities such as lakes, park features of Huntington Central Park, structures (other than restrooms and benches), groves of trees, walkways, playing fields, group camp and picnic sites, gardens, play equipment areas, meadows, amphitheaters, vistas, bridges and wildlife refuges may be named after former mayors to honor them for their service to the City. In addition. other individuals or other dames may be proposed. 6. That if park or pier furniture such as picnic tables, benches, trash cans, or play equipment is donated by an individual, civic organization, family or business, the donor may receive recognition by having the name of a person, family or business placed on the donation. Examples: (a) A donation in memory of a relative could be given to the City for a pier bench with the following options: G-2-I 04reso/nnming parks/9/28/04 1 Item 12. - 5 11 B -1 72- ResolutionNo.2004-90 I. The name only, including the year 2. In honor of (individual's name), including the year; 3. In memory of (individual's naive), including the year. (b) a modular piece of play equipment and a park bench could be funded by a donation from a company with the bench placed immediately adjacent to a new tot lot with the inscription 'This tot lot is donated to the City of Huntington Beach by Company ." 7. That if a business or other entity offers to pay the City in exchange for the City naming a facility or park after the business, then the City may enter into an agreement for the same. The agreement must be prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council. 8. That only one park, park feature or community facility shall be named for an individual, 9. That all recommendations for park/pier memorial naming be processed throuah the Community Services Conrinission and shall have the eenet f-efi^e of the approval of the City Council. 10. That Resolution No. 2001-64 and all other resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of November ,2004. 4�4 ��= Mayor REVIEWED AND APPRO/VEED':1 APPROVED AS TO FORM: City`kdministrator .7�`� &y City ttomey fj 1 INITIATED AND APPROVED: Direct of Community Sens 04reso/naming parks/9/27/04 2 HB -173- Item 12. - 6 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH P.O. BOX 190 2000 Main Street California 92648 F�3.t>�1409�AO � CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION REQUEST FOR ACTION MEETING DATE: May 12, 2017 SUBMITTED TO: COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION SUBMITTED BY: JANEEN LAUDENBACK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PREPARED BY: DAVID C. DOMINGUEZ, FACILITIES, DEVELOPMENT AND CONCESSIONS MANAGER SUBJECT: REVIEW OF PARK NAMING AND MEMORIALS POLICY — RESOLUTION NO 2004-90 Statement of Issue: The Park Naming and Memorials Committee has formulated recommended changes to City Council Resolution No. 2004-90, relative to the naming of parks, park amenities and facilities and is seeking Commission approval. Funding Source: N/A Recommended Actiorl Recommend City Council approval of the follow modifications to Resolution 2004-90: 1 . Second paragraph - add "and other park amenities" after "park play equipment". 2. Section 1 . - Add "and other amenities" at the end of the sentence. 3. Section 5 — Add as a final sentence, "In addition, other individuals or other names maybe proposed". 4. Section 9 — Modify the language to read: Replace the current language with "That the recommendations for park/pier memorial naming be processed through the Community Services Commission and shall have the approval of the City Council". Item 12. - 7 HB -174- G-4-1 Page 2 Analysis: The Park Naming and Memorials Committee met on February 22, 2017 and on April 5, 2017 to consider naming recognition opportunities. As part of their review of potential locations and park features for name recognition, the language in City Council Resolution 2004-90 was referenced. During their discussions, it was noted that there were some conflicting sections in the resolution language relating to the naming of park amenities and facilities. When the park naming policy resolution was last modified (2004), the goal was to provide more opportunities for parks, park amenities and facilities. It was felt that the previous language placed too much emphasis on past mayor for naming opportunities. As such, certain sections of the resolution were modified but, others remained unedited which has creating inconsistencies. Additionally, the use of the word "concurrence" in Section 9 of the resolution could create a stalemate of sorts if Commission and Council didn't agree on a naming recommendation. The language was therefore modified to align with the process utilized by all recommendations from the Commission to City Council. Should Commission approve of the modifications, staff will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare an updated resolution for Council approval. Environmental Status: NSA Attachment(s): Description 1. I Resolution 2004-90 Draft Edits RCA Author: David C. Dominguez HB -1715- G Item 12. - 8