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Meeting Date 12/21/2015
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/21/2015
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Approve the concept and accept the donation of a Lake Park historical
information plaque and the proposed wording
Statement of Issue
Staff has been approached by a citizen group, Preserving Our Past (POP), with a donation offer to
install a historical information plaque at Lake Park The Community Services Commission (CSC)
approved the concept of a plaque describing the history of Lake Park and proposed wording for the
plaque There is a need for City Council to review and approve the acceptance of the donation and
approve the wording describing historical events of the park per Resolution 2004-90, regarding park
name and memorials
Financial Impact
Funding for the plaque and installation will be provided by POP
Recommended Action
A) Approve the concept and accept the donation of an historical information plaque in Lake Park
from the "Preserving Our Past" (POP) volunteer citizen group, and,
B) Approve the proposed wording for the plaque as recommended by the Community Services
Commission (CSC) and included in Attachment 1
Alternative Action(s)
Do not approve the concept of placing a plaque with the proposed wording in Lake Park and direct
staff accordingly
Analysis
The City of Huntington Beach has been asked to accept the donation of an informational plaque to
be installed at the Main Street entrance of Lake Park This plaque will be donated to the City of
Huntington Beach by "Preserve our Past" (POP), a group of volunteers committed to memorializing
significant historical events As past members of the Historic Resources Board (HRB), some
members of POP led the way with the historical plaque installation at the Main Street Library, as
well as the monument sign marking Triangle Park, at the corner of Main and 6th Streets This
community group has spearheaded an effort to memorialize the history of Lake Park, as it is one of
the original parks in the City's park inventory
Because POP has already developed the concept for the plaque, and has researched the language
contained therein, staff presented this concept to the Community Services Commission (CSC) as a
whole, rather than going to the Park Memorial naming committee The donated marker can serve
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the community by highlighting some of the significant events that have contributed to Lake Park's
meaningful history
The proposed language for the plaque as presented by POP is shown below as well as in
Attachment 1
"On October 21, 1912, this five-acre parcel was acquired from the Huntington
Beach Company for $10 in gold coin Named Lake Park for the lake that formed
there, it later became a favorite place for competitive fly casting It is one of the
city's three oldest parks and Its lake was the source of recreation for many years
The Boy Scout Cabin was constructed and dedicated for use by Boy Scout Troop 1
in January 1924, through a cooperative effort of the Lions Club, various service
organizations, businesses, and the city
The area started to take shape as a developed park in the mid-1930s Through the
efforts of Park Superintendent, Richard Beeson, trees, shrubs and flowers were
planted and a picnic area was established
On April 6, 1938, there was a formal opening of the recreation building, now known
as the Lake Park Clubhouse, which is still used by multiple service and social
organizations
The redesign of Lake Park was approved by the City Council in February 1968 to
better meet the needs of the community Using plans submitted by Landscape
Architect Richard Bigler, the lake was then filled in with sand and playground
equipment was added
Today, as from the beginning, Lake Park continues to be an arborist's joy with its
eclectic variety of trees and plants "
It is important to note that POP presented their research and proposed language to staff over a
series of meetings and communications The proposed language prepared by POP and presented
was historically accurate according to their careful research Staff then worked closely with
members of the HRB to refine the language to assure the accuracy of the plaque This process
took several months, and both groups agree with the language as presented to the CSC with the
exception of two items
The first item of concern to the HRB is the mention of the land being acquired for $10 00 in gold
coin Although this language was referenced in the original transaction documentation, there is
absolutely no mention of the actual transaction in any of the subsequent City Council minutes from
that time period The HRB thoroughly researched this issue, and believes that this omission in all
of the subsequent minutes is significant All city expenditures of that time period were voted on and
memorialized by the City Council The HRB believes the mention of the gold coin in the deed was
simply ceremonial in nature Therefore, the HRB is recommending that the reference to the $10 00
in gold coin be removed altogether
The second item of concern to the HRB is the mention of the timing of the installation of the
playground equipment The HRB would prefer to add the words "at that location" to the end of the
5th paragraph, while the POP prefers the language as presented above to remain These two items
are noted in Attachment 2
In working closely with both the POP and the HRB, staff believes that one could argue that either
interpretation of both items is historically accurate We have reviewed documents and footnotes
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presented by both parties and believe that both have presented compelling Information to reinforce
their position Staff feels that all other information in the proposed language has been appropriately
documented
Per Resolution No 2004-90, Section 9, monument wording must have the concurrence of both the
CSC and City Council (Attachment 3) On November 12, 2015, the CSC approved POP's
recommendations for the proposed wording and design of the plaque Therefore, the
recommended action is to approve the concept of a plaque in Lake Park, accept the donation, and
to approve the wording as originally proposed by POP and contained herein, as well as in
Attachment 1
Environmental Status
The project is classified as exempt under Section 15303 of CEQA guidelines
Strategic Plan Goal
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s)
1 Plaque language proposed by Preserving our Past
2 Items of concern to the Historic Resources Board
3 Resolution No 2004-90
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ATTACHMENT # 1
LAKE PARK
On October 21, 1912, this five-acre parcel was acquired from the Huntington Beach Company for $10
in gold coin. Named Lake Park for the lake that formed there, it later became a favorite place for
competitive fly casting. It is one of the city's three oldest parks and its lake was the source of
recreation for many years.
The Boy Scout Cabin was constructed and dedicated for use by Boy Scout Troop 1
in January 1924 through a cooperative effort of the Lions Club, various service organizations,
businesses and the city.
The area started to take shape as a developed park in the mid-1930s. Through the efforts of Park
Superintendent, Richard Beeson, trees, shrubs and flowers were planted and a picnic area was
established.
On April 6, 1938, there was a formal opening of the recreation building, now known as the Lake Park
Clubhouse, which is still used by multiple service and social organizations.
The redesign of Lake Park was approved by the City Council in February 1968 to better meet the
needs of the community. Using plans submitted by Landscape Architect Richard Bigler, the lake was
then filled in with sand and playground equipment was added.
Today, as from the beginning, Lake Park continues to be an arborist's joy with its eclectic variety of
trees and plants.
Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past
Dedicates this plaque to the
City of Huntington Beach
2015
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Preserve Our Past final submittal with HRB Edits
Photo of competitive fly casters HERE
LAKE PARK
On October 21, 1912, this five-acre parcel was acquired from the Huntington Beach
Company feF$191 geld-ce+R Named Lake Park for the lake that formed there, it later
became a favorite place for competitive fly casting It is one of the city's three oldest
parks and its lake was the source of recreation for many years
The Boy Scout Cabin was constructed and dedicated for use by Boy Scout Troop 1
in January 1924 through a cooperative effort of the Lions Club, various service
organizations, businesses and the city
The area started to take shape as a developed park In the mid-1930s Through the
efforts of Park Superintendent, Richard Beeson, trees, shrubs and flowers were planted
and a picnic area was established
On April 6, 1938, there was a formal opening of the recreation building, now known as
the Lake Park Clubhouse, which is still used by multiple service and social
organizations
The redesign of Lake Park was approved by the City Council in February 1968 to better
meet the needs of the community Using plans submitted by Landscape Architect
Richard Bigler, the lake was then filled in with sand and playground equipment was
added at that location
Today, as from the beginning, Lake Park continues to be an arborist's joy with its
eclectic variety of trees and plants
Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past
Dedicates this plaque to the
City of Huntington Beach
2015
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ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 0 4—9 0
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 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.
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,parr 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.
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:
04reso/naming parks/91M4 I
Item 27. - 6 ATTIHB _248_;NT 4
Resolution No. 2004-90
1. The name only, including the year;
2. In honor of (individual's name), including the year;
3. In memory of (individual's name), 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.
$. That only one park,park feature or community facility shall be named for an
individual.
9. That all recommendations for park/pier memorial naming shall have the
concurrence of the Community Services Commission and 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.
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.Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
%administrator City Xttorney 04
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Dir ct of Community Servi
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Flynn, Joan
From Gloria Alvarez [gloria@e-mailcom com]
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 5 11 PM
To: Laudenback, Janeen, Flynn, Joan
Cc: Dominguez, David, Ann Minnie, Barb Haynes, Kathy Bryant
Subject: Lake Park CC agenda item
Hi laneen,
Thank you for the update. I am out of town for 2wks & will not be at CC tonight for Lake Park
agenda item.
FYI, please have our correct group name noted on tonight's agenda please. It is:
- HBPOP, aka
- Huntington Beach Preserve Our Past
I asked for it to be corrected at the last CSC mtg. Therefore, much appreciate if you or
loan Flynn could correct for the record.
Thank you,
Gloria Alvarez
HBPOP
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 16, 2015, at 2:10 PM, "Laudenback, laneen" <lLaudenback(@surfcity-hb.org> wrote:
> Hi Gloria, yes, we are on the agenda for Monday' '
> laneen Laudenback
> laneen Laudenback
> Community Services Department) City of Huntington Beach
> Office: 714.536.5496
> ilaudenback0surfcity-hb.org
> Parks Make Life Better'
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gloria Alvarez [mailto:gloria(@e-mailcom.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 4:02 PM
> To: Dominguez, David; Laudenback, laneen
> Cc: Ann Minnie; Barb Haynes; Kathy Bryant
> Subject: Lake Park plaque to CC)))
> Hi Dave,
> Could you or laneen pls confirm if request for approval of the Lake Park plaque will be on
next Monday's, December 21st, CC agenda?
> Thank you,
> Gloria
> HBPOP
> Sent from my iPhone