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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Naming a Two-Acre Park Being Developed as Part of th I Z_ Council/Agency Meeting Held D Deferred/Continued to *Appr ved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied Cit y16 rk s ignat r Council Meeting Date 11/5/2007 Department ID Number CS07-021 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COLLRICIL SUBMITTED BY PENE E CUi&FRET F, DPAI-CITY ADMINI TOR PREPARED BY JIM B ENGLE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY SERVIC SUBJECT APPROVE NAMING RECOMMENDATION FOR PA IN NEWLAND STREET RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD Statement of Issue Funding Source Recommended Action Alternative Action(s) Analysis Environmental Status Attachment(s) Statement of Issue There is a need for City Council to approve the recommended name for the two-acre neighborhood park being developed northwest of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue Funding Source N/A Recommended Action (Motion to Approve naming the park northwest of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue the `Ralph Bauer Park ' as recommended by the Community Services Commission Alternative Action(s) Do not approve naming the park northwest of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue the "Ralph Bauer Park and refer the issue back to the Community Services Commission Analysis Construction is in progress on a two-acre park northwest of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue (Attachment No 1), and being developed as part of the John Laing Homes Newland Street Residential Project Construction of the first residential units should be completed by late 2008 It is anticipated the park will be constructed in early 2009 although an opening date for the public has not yet been determined Based upon current park naming policy (Attachment No 2), the Park Naming and Memorials Committee of the Community Services Commission voted at its September meeting in favor of officially naming the park Ralph Bauer Park Under the current park naming resolution parks not adjacent to a school nor donated all or in part may be named after past Huntington Beach mayors who are no longer members of City Council, or after other individuals including past Council members, whose unique contributions are marked by excellence and are worthy of honor ATTACHMENT #3 Full Biography for Ralph Bauer Page 1 of 3 Orange County, CA November 3, 1998 Generall Full Biography f®r Ralph W ester Bauer Candidate for ` Member,City Council, City of Huntington Beach This information is provided by the candidate Ralph H Bauer was born in Los Angeles of immigrant parents He attended North Hollywood High School Ralph entered UCLA in 1948 and graduated in 1952 with a B S degree in Chemistry Ralph spent two years in the U S Navy before he returned to UCLA in 1954 He worked on the steric and electronic effects of the Paracyclophane Series with Professor Donald J Cram and received the Ph D in Chemistry in 1958 Ralph then joined Shell Development Corporation as a Research Scientist, and in 1966, he joined Unocal as a Research Chemist He became the International Marketing Manager of the Petrochemical Division of Unocal in 1983 Ralph was one of the founding members of the UCLA Chemistry Advisory Council as well as the UCLA Association of Chemists and Biochemists He holds a number of patents and is the author of a number of scientific papers Ralph retired from Unocal in 1985 Ralph married Charlene Uhlik in 1952 Ralph and Charlene have two children,Elaine and Eric, and between them, five grandchildren Ralph has actively participated in many community service areas, including the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District the Ocean View Elementary School District, the Huntington Beach Planning Commission and many aspects of Huntington Beach City and Orange County Government He is currently a Councilman in the City of Huntington Beach and past mayor of Huntington Beach SERVICE TO CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH • Charter member of the Personnel Commission, 1964 1965 •Member of the Recreation and Parks Commission,predecessor to the Community Services Commission, 1967-1968 Member of the Planning Commission, 1977 • Member of the Historic Resources Board, 1991-1992 • Member of the Pier Design Committee, 1991 • Chairman of the Huntington Central Park Task Force, 1992 •Member of the Budget Review Task Force, 1992 • member of the Linear Park Citizen's Committee 1991 • City Council Member, 1992-Present http//www smartvoter org/1998nov/ca/or/vote/bauer—r/bio html 8/31/2007 Full Biography for Ralph Bauer Page 2 of 3 •Mayor of Huntington Beach, 1997 SERVICE TO SCHOOLS OF HUNTINGTON BEACH •Member of the Ocean View School Board, 1966-1974 President of the Board • Member of the Huntington Beach Union High School Board, 1968-1976 President of the Board •Member of the Ocean View School District Capital Resource Review Committee, 1992 SERVICE TO COUNTY OF ORANGE Member of the 1986-1987 Grand Jury (This jury carried out a management study of the County with the assistance of the Claremont Graduate School of Business) Past member of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Council of Aging OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE Member of People for Parks Committee who spearheaded the bond issue to purchase Central Park • Charter and life member of Friends of the Library •Life member of the Historical Society Member of the Arts Associates • Charter and life member of Amigos de Bolsa Chica •Member of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust • Member of the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association Huntington Valley Branch Past member of the Board of the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association • Member of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce •Patron of the Huntington Beach Art Museum PERSONAL • Married to Charlene for 46 years Two children and five grandchildren •Attended Los Angeles city schools and graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1948 Received a B S with honors (1952) and a Ph D (1958) in Chemistry from U C L A The Ph D thesis foreshadowed the research by Professor Donald J Cram for which Cram received the 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Author of a number of scientific papers and patents http //www smartvoter org/1998nov/ca/or/vote/bauer—r/blo html 8/31/2007 Full Biography for Ralph Bauer Page 3 of 3 •Played freshman basketball during Coach John Wooden's first year at U C L A Served in combat aboard Minesweepers in the Korean War • Employed first by Shell Oil and then by Unocal over a 27-year career in positions ranging from Research Chemist to International Marketing Manager • Currently retired and devoting time to civic affairs and fund raising for U C L A Received Seaborg Medal in 1992 - Given for outstanding service to the U C L A Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry • Received Man of the Year Award from Huntington Valley division of the American Heart Association •Received with my wife, Charlene "Golden Stars of the Year" award from Goldenwest College • Received "Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Human Relations" award from the Orange County Human Relations Commission Next Page Position Paper 1 Candidate Page 11 This Race November 1998 Home(Ballot Lookup)11 About Smart Voter Created from information supplied by the candidate September 20 1998 09 51 Smart Voter 98<http//www smartvoter orgh Copyright© 1998 League of Women Voters of California Education Fund The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates for public office or political parties http //www smartvoter org/1998nov/ca/or/vote/bauer—r/bio html 8/31/2007 RCA ROUTING SHEET INITIATING DEPARTMENT Community Services SUBJECT Approve Naming for Newland Street Residential Neighborhood Park COUNCIL MEETING DATE November 5 2007 RCA ATTACHMENTS STATUS Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable) Attached ❑ Not Ap hcable Tract Map Location Map and/or other Exhibits Attached ❑ Not Applicable Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable) Attached ❑ (Signed Ln full by the City Attorney) Not Applicable Subleases, Third Party Agreements etc Attached ❑ (Approved as to form by City Attorne ) Not Applicable Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney) Attached ❑ Not Ap licable Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5 000) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Bonds (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Ap licable Staff Report (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable) Attached ❑ Not Applicable Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial Attached ❑ Not Applicable EKPLAMAT�OH FOP, Mv�WHG ATTACHMENTS REVIEWED RETURNED FORWARDED Administrative Staff ( ) ) L Deputy City Administrator Initial City Administrator Initial City Clerk ( ) EXPLANATION FOR RETURN OF ITEM �1 � lam/ I(Below Sp-ace0 RCA Author Brunson REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE 11/5/2007 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER CS07-021 The Community Services Commission approved naming the park in the Newland Street Residential Neighborhood, the Ralph Bauer Park The commission has determined that Dr Bauer is deserving of the park naming honor based not only upon his service as Mayor in 1997 and his terms on City Council but also based upon his tenure on various committees, boards and commissions within the city, including the Recreation and Park Commission (predecessor to the Community Services Commission) and the Planning Commission Dr Bauer has been instrumental in the development of Huntington Central Park in the 1970s as a member of the People for Parks Committee This group successfully spearheaded the bond issue to purchase land for the park In the 1960s and 1970s Dr Bauer also served as a board member for both the Ocean View and Huntington Beach Union High School Districts He has a history of actively supporting parks, the arts seniors, the environment and children (Attachment No 3) Dr Bauer is well known throughout the community for his dedication and loyalty to Huntington Beach Strategic Plan Goal Providing park space for the community preserves the quality of our neighborhoods and maintains open space Secondly, the park will provide quality public services with the highest professional standards to meet community expectations Environmental Status N/A Attachment(scity clorwt ® . . 1 Site Layout of Park 2 Resolution No 2004-90— Park Naming Policy 3 Rai h Bauer Biography from 1998 City Council Cam ai n 2 10/24/2007 8 26 AM ATTACHMENT # 1 131M RALK u LOMOND DRIVE wa PoB06GgDSNAR PLAT PLA bT G PLA BTRCNE (ArE45 ) qW RALF CAW f LAPFLAT FE 9. CAW 11IFEW 8EA _ rAl NEW FENCE PAID OVEREAD I 57RICTLM YV PKM TABLES i BENPoTI'LGNt ` _ W 6 RG"NBU FENCE I suers C) RIBBMMD PLA _ I Z ( I_ j a PLA bTF1J tft J (AGES 3 5) �'V'"JL- LU TRASH FEECEPFAAF 'W Z Q%CRETE UAUQ AT FAR-MAKE BOLLAMS ' — — NOEILE DRIVEADJAC 42 14W NEW. ENIRTNWT IT arettnrc New/and & Hamilton Public Park Conceptual Landscape Plan John Lang Homes o s to 20 9 %7 Aug 21 2001 NORTH SCALE 1 20 0 j � m 1 s f YA, t t � s it 4 k Park Location F ii C tit _ L zc 01 } u A g t ATTACHMENT #2 RES OLUTION 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,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 6 That if park or pier furniture such as picnic tables,benches,trash cans, or play equipment is donated by an individual,civic organization,fanuly 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/noming pad.s/9/2M 1 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 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 shall have the concurrence of the Community Services Commission and the City Council 10 That Resolution No 2001-b4 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 Z41 Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED APPROVED AS TO FORM cxaz&d�& JE�� !��0 - CityWidmimstrator City Xttorney (, INITIATED AND APPROVED Di ct of Community Serve 04neminaming parW9127l04 2 Res No 2004-90 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) 1, JOAN L FLYNN the duly appointed, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at an regular meeting thereof held on the 15th clay of November, 2004 by the following vote AYES Sullivan, Coerper Hardy, Boardman, Cook, Winchell NOES Green ABSENT None ABSTAIN None City#rk and ex-officio Cla of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach California