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Home My WebLink AboutApprove the Design and Installation of a Chronological Plaqu (2) 0e51Z 2000 Main Street, oF�' ,,:5;; ,6, Huntington Beach,CA v 92648 City of Huntington Beach Approved 7-0 6 9 _q'•R=� "" Q FeOuNTY CP\- File #: 23-504 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Acting Director of Community & Library Services PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Acting Director of Community & Library Services Subject: Approve the design and installation of a chronological plaque depicting the restoration milestone efforts of community volunteers at Norma Brandel Gibbs Park as recommended by the Community & Library Service Commission. Statement of Issue: There has been a request by Leslie Gilson, volunteer Restoration Coordinator for Norma Brandel Gibbs Park, to design and install a plaque memorializing the chronology of volunteer efforts and restoration milestones of the park since 2007. Financial Impact: There are sufficient funds in Facilities & Development Account 10045401 to cover the cost of design and installation of the plaque ($1,651). Recommended Action: Approve the recommendation by the Community & Library Services Commission for the design and installation of a plaque honoring volunteer efforts of the restoration and beautification of Norma Brandel Gibbs Park on a pylon at the western entrance of the park. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Since 2007, Leslie Gilson and many other community members, such as the Huntington Beach Tree Society, have dedicated their time, efforts, and funding to restore the Monarch butterfly habitat at Norma Brandel Gibbs Park through a comprehensive stewardship plan. The park is fondly referred to as "Gibb's Butterfly Park" (Park). On March 10, 2021, Ms. Gilson provided an informational presentation to the Community Services City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 7/13/2023 powerelit 'LegistarTM File #: 23-504 MEETING DATE: 7/18/2023 Commission regarding a proposed project to restore the aging pylons at the east entrance of the Park. The restoration was to include refurbishment of the deteriorating entry pillars and the addition of artwork depicting the life cycle of butterflies by artist, Lubica Selica, who has in the past restored other butterfly artwork within the park. The project went through the design review process as item 21-003 and was approved by the Design Review Board on March 30, 2021. The restoration and beautification project funding was solely provided by volunteers with no use of City funds. In acknowledgement of these and past efforts, the City intends to install a plaque at the west entry pylons honoring the efforts of Ms. Gilson and the other volunteers. The plaque will also provide a chronology of the restoration milestones. The proposed information on the plaque, provided by Leslie Gilson, was reviewed by Kathie Schey, City Archivist and Chair of the Historic Resources Board for accuracy. Resolution 2017-25 requires that all recommendations for memorial recognition on public property be processed through the Community & Library Services Commission. At the February 8, 2023 Community & Library Services Commission meeting, the Commission approved the recommendation to City Council to approve the design and installation of the plaque. At the May 17, 2023 Historic Resources Board meeting, the Board also approved the plaque language, as reviewed and recommended by the Historic Resources Board Chair. Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Community Engagement Attachment(s): 1. Gibbs Park Historical Plaque Rendering 2. Gibbs Park PowerPoint City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 7/13/2023 powereli'ra4y LegistarTM NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS PARK A CROWNING COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT Years ago, Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) and other butterflies had abandoned this park due to a combination of dead and dying trees, urban development, pesticides and an infestation of beetles that attacked the existing old grove of eucalyptus trees. February 2007, a presentation was made by Leslie Gilson to the Huntington Beach City Council proposing preservation, protection and management of Norma Brandel Gibbs Park, fondly referred to as "Gibbs' Butterfly Park". A comprehensive stewardship plan was created to restore the Monarch habitat, with Leslie Gilson as Restoration Coordinator. The Huntington Beach Tree Society partnered with the City to revitalize the park. Other volunteers and sponsors were inspired to join them. RESTORATION MILESTONES May 2007: The City removed 179 compromised trees. April 2008: Arbor Day: 170 community members planted more than 700 butterfly- attracting shrubs and flowers in the park's north bed. The first core of new trees was purchased and planted by the H.B. Tree Society. October 2009: The south bed was planted, and more trees were added to the park. October 2011 : Surrounding the large mosaic, 8 life cycle medallions were installed. The butterfly art was commissioned by H.B. Tree Society and created by artist Lubica Selecka. Some years later the mosaics were conserved and enhanced. Today, these tiles enable everyone to follow the magnificent Monarch's journey. Date TBD: This plaque was installed to express appreciation and gratitude to all who helped to turn the park into a place of serenity, where everyone can learn about and enjoy the beauty of nature. i ,,.......... Prfot1 -1' ING7A 0 ... ..... o � ='-- -- - - - , -\ <<N v,,.,., Norma Brandel Gibbs s I Park Historical _ ________ . _ _ • _ _ ___ • _ ,- - - --- i Q � Information Plaque 0,..._ , )„ , A :4, : Ai 0 _______ je 1\k%.�r B n, iso9N,P.��c� s/O� • City Council JUNTN C % g# • July 18 , 2023 ;.. j, J 6 IIIIII :o "-.""0"••••-—-Ct$ ---- c),0° 11/3 OAP/if (111) , : a. ,. e 0 . ~��.14 �� :4 s .• 1- i—-- to � _ . _ i• . , : _ .,,, .. . , , ., . ....„, , .14._ ,...., _ . :__ .0.,„_ -xoptie. , - ,...jelit. --, -...:: ,--'-: '1- - . 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NORMA BRANDEL GIBBS PARK .,r :ryr'•r h� A CROWNING COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT •�qq •'` / • fN + 'a:-04 Years ago.Monarchs(Danes plexrppus)and other ouneal es had abandoner a wy, t''f j .'. y�ty�+T'_� this park due to a combination of dead and dying trees,urban development, , {.tr..`r ` .,1 rw" Y. ; f t pesticides and an intestalion of beetles that attacked the existing old grove of 'r T- 'r 'ty} art"•.'' ''' :": i1 eucalyptus trees • t r._ ykf e ., - 1r s i,,!-t Tire -'ee.,, February 2007.a presentation was made by Leslie Gilson to the Huntington . � � `�alr y �« Beach City Council proposing preservation,protection and management of - 1 i:•'w:`�• f.y.- t Norma Brandel Gibbs Butterfly Park,fondly referred to as'Gibbs Butterfly Park'. ' lit°i 7 } ?h,;�., t A comprerrensive stewardship plan was created to restore the Monarch habitat, ! ‘ •-xZi i •-k i t'� i ��f with Leslie Gilson as Restoration Coordinator. L� r' r The Huntington Beach Tree Society partnered with the C ty to revitat`:e the park. __ Other volunteers and sponsors were spa ed to tom them , - --- -•'� RESTORATION MILESTONES , — ' '•••-- �May 2007.The City removed 179 compromised trees. - - - y'T April 2008:Arbor Day.170 community members planted more than 700 butterfly- .. ---- -- attracting shrubs and flowers in the park's north bed.The first core of new trees was purchased and planted by the H.B.lree Society. f - - .,181111111886. October 2009:The south tied was planted and more trees were added to the park, October 2011 Surrounding the large mosaic,81ife cycle medallions were installedsay,, The butterfly art was commissioned by H B Tree Society and created by artist Lubica Setecka Some years later the mosaics were conserved and enhanced ,� h.1 Today,these tiles enable everyone to follow the magnificent Monarch's Journey - _A- . yaw._ r.' Date TBD:This plaque was installed to express appreciation and gratitude to all i .�„t. y'a_'^'' /,ii--� who helped to turn the park into a piece of serenity,where everyone can learn ,., . �/i ANT I N G j about end eneoy the beauty of nature. imir+ �' : II°�� •••«•••O�<9 \IIU f 9=�\ 4 r. % s • 1 ‘OFOOUNTV C;e. •1 Rendering Norma Brandel Gibbs Plaque Recommended Action : Approve the design and installation of a plaque honoring volunteer efforts of the restoration and beautification of Norma Brandel Gibbs Park on a pylon at the western entrance of the park. ,e,,NT I N 6 jO ;c-si _\ `-_f ouNTV CPS//o/ll Mr. Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 July 18, 2023 The Mayor of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 My Dear Mister Mayor, I am writing to express my support for Item IX. Sincerely Yours, Mr.Amory Hanson CC:The Honorable Grace Vandermark CC:The Honorable Rhonda Bolton CC:The Honorable Patrick Burns CC:The Honorable Daniel Kalmick CC:The Honorable Casey McKeon CC:The Honorable Natalie Moser SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting[ate: 7//8frav3 Agenda Item No.; 9 (./3 - Ste/)