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Home My WebLink AboutApprove Naming of Area Located on the Upper East Side of Hun (2) 2000 Street, n �p TANG HuntingtoniBeach CA hoc 9os�kE+ �� 92648 City of Huntington Beach g APPROVED 7-0 F�UUN'C „r File#: 24-593 MEETING DATE: 9/3/2024 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services PREPARED BY: Chris Cole, Community & Library Services Manager Subject: Approve the naming of the area located on the upper east side of Huntington Central Park commonly referred to as "The Nature Plateau," to "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau" as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission Statement of Issue: There is a need to formally name the area of Huntington Central Park referred to as "The Nature - Plateau." Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Approve the naming of the area of Huntington Central Park referred to as "The Nature Plateau," to "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau" as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The "Nature Plateau" area is located on the upper east side of Huntington Central Park, where the former park restrooms existed. To assist with beautifying this space, volunteers from the Huntington Beach Tree Society installed boulders and landscaped the area, creating a tranquil, relaxing section within the park. Since the completion of the beautification project, the area has been utilized by many park-goers who enjoy active and passive activities in the serene space. As a result of the passive nature and the flatness of the area, this space has grown to be referred to as "The Nature Plateau". V City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/28/2024 powereli4iy LegistarTM File #: 24-593 MEETING DATE: 9/3/2024 The Park Naming & Memorials Committee (Committee) met on June 28, 2024, for an initial review of the project. To assist the Committee with recommending a name to the Commission, staff provided initial responses from a public survey, which was open until July 8, 2024. The survey asked the public if they would like to keep the current name, "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau," or if they would like to suggest another name. At the July 12, 2024 Committee meeting, the survey responses were reviewed: • 163 respondents • 167 names suggested • 16 existing park names were disqualified, per Resolution 2017-25 Section 9 Of the remaining names, the Committee considered the top three name suggestions with the highest . duplicate submissions: • Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau or variation thereof • Jay Duval Nature Plateau or variation thereof • Steve and Shari Engel or variation thereof The Committee voted to forward the recommendation of naming the area "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau" to the Community & Library Services Commission (Commission). At the August 14, 2024 Commission meeting, the Commission approved the recommendation from the Park Naming & Memorials Committee. 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: Non Applicable -Administrative Item - Attachment(s): 1. Nature Plateau Location 2. PowerPoint City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 8/28/2024. powere7144 Legistar NATURE PLATEAU LOCATION nu � �� ,. � Bel a Br n' > .* Caroc hero '� Huntington ` Adventure Playgrou d (BaCh• ltial Tem ra,r c l','v e " �` 1?._ Pka ,yea = .<�, { ' >,. d,' ` _ t Id i� 1 t :v c t ray# e' < " ir-` " M,' 'C E Shipley Nature Centel , ' y� P t�sc*:, t.�:with at. t,:art S u»ie ta��•� . � � �"�•�"? ;, "�"` m d '.n'In Beach kY yrr ers u ' ' .tral library ' Beac o �'ter , all. r Htint gton Beach .,,, . Vent, li.t>sib�a�heat r ti ' G+aOgle � , 149 s s st, / 6. <5) 1411k J'~ . , ,,„/ . .qv ,ii, ,, 0 Naming __ 0 , _ - _ 1, The area within Huntington Central Park City11111 Council Meeting see. 171 190 ,10.0 \s. , r 0 Se tember 3 2024 T ' err 1 • 150 Naming • Commission assign the naming to the Park Naming & Memorials Committee at their May 8, 2024, meeting. • Committee met twice. At the June 28, 2024 meeting, the Committee reviewed the naming criteria in Resolution 2017-25, names of eligible past Mayors, and was informed of a survey soliciting naming suggestions from the public. • July 12, 2024 Committee meeting review the survey results: • 163 respondents ,I" � f1 � NTIN TQ - • 167 names suggested i/' „„ ,,vIe zzip.14 • 16 existing park names were disqualified, per a : _ . ':s resolution 2017-25, Section 9 a "k„t ' ' 4 11 1909~1. 151 ■ Naming rocess • Of the remaining names, the Committee considered the top 3 suggested names, with an overwhelming majority of the public voting for Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau, or a variation thereof. • Committee concurred with the publics suggestion and forwarded the name to the Commission. • . 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CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Nature Plateau Dear City Council, Respectfully requesting that you approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau. Volunteers working with City Staff have worked to improve this area above the Wooden amphitheater. The restroom was moved closer to the park's campus area and thousands of dollars worth of boulders were placed there, over 10 trees have been planted along with 20 native plants. All of this at little to no cost to the city. The area has been greatly improved. Thank you for your consideration and we pledge to continue to help improve our wonderful parks. Sincerely Steve Engel SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 9/3/2024 Agenda Item No. 11 (24-593) . ... .«.. ei� •rt ` e. f f -4. 1. 1 tiiiitti 1:Ili, ,e . ; 4;' . ; ..j r• ,t _l • mot.+► w f 4 * oil ,' f I`LH J ' I• , � . 4 :, .A ,4"'" .fir.. • 1 • '' " . ,: . r , J *xr ✓ '' d rt, a l— y ♦' ,.:I 4'i Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Nature Plateau Date: Thursday,August 29,2024 2:57:28 PM Original Message From:Betty<bettyinhb@yahoo.com> Sent:Thursday,August 29,2024 2:26 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Nature Plateau Dear City Council, Respectfully requesting that you approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau. Volunteers working with City Staff have worked to improve this area above the Wooden amphitheater.The restroom was moved closer to the park's campus area and thousands of dollars worth of boulders were placed there, over 10 trees have been planted along with 20 native plants.All of this at little to no cost to the city.The area has been greatly improved. Thank you for your consideration and we pledge to continue to help improve our wonderful parks. Sincerely, Betty Flynn Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes,Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: RN: Please approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau-Thank you!! Date: Thursday,August 29,2024 3:17:42 PM Original Message From:Britney Coleman<baclpsl@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,August 29,2024 2:59 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL.CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Please approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau-Thank you!! Dear City Council, I am respectfully requesting that you approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau. Volunteers working with City Staff have worked to improve this area above the wooden amphitheater.The restroom was moved closer to the park's campus area,and thousands of dollars worth of boulders were placed there,over 10 trees have been planted,along with 20 native plants.All of this at little,to no cost to the city.The area has been greatly improved. Thank you for your consideration,and we pledge to continue to help improve our wonderful parks. Sincerely, Britney Coleman Sent from my iPhone From: Fikes.Cathy To: Agenda Alert Subject: RN: Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau Date: Thursday,August 29,2024 4:06:18 PM From: Rebecca May<rebeccamayfotos@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:53 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF)<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>; Rebecca May <rebeccamayfotos@gmail.com> Subject: Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I am writing to respectfully request your approval for the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau.This area, located above the Wooden Amphitheater, has seen significant enhancements thanks to the dedication of volunteers working closely with City Staff. Among the many improvements,the restroom has been relocated closer to the park's campus, making it more accessible.Additionally,thousands of dollars worth of boulders have been thoughtfully placed, over 10 trees have been planted, and 20 native plants have been introduced—all at minimal to no cost to the city.These efforts have transformed the area into a more inviting and ecologically vibrant space. We believe that officially recognizing this area as the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau would be a fitting acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication that has gone into its development. Furthermore, it would ensure the continued preservation and enhancement of this beautiful space for the community to enjoy. Thank you for your consideration.We remain committed to working alongside the City to further improve and maintain our wonderful parks. Sincerely, Rebecca May Huntington Beach, CA Sea Aira Mobile Home Estates From: Fikes.Cathy To: Aaenda Alerts Subject: FIN: HB Nature Plateau Date: Thursday,August 29,2024 4:06:35 PM From:Suze Dodd <suzerdodd@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, August 29, 2024 3:53 PM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMO STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: HB Nature Plateau Dear City Council, Respectfully requesting that you approve the official designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau.Volunteers working with City Staff have worked to improve this area above the Wooden amphitheater.The restroom was moved closer to the park's campus area and thousands of dollars worth of boulders were placed there, over 10 trees have been planted along with 20 native plants.All of this at little to no cost to the city.The area has been greatly improved. Thank you for your consideration and we pledge to continue to help improve our wonderful parks. I've been a volunteer with th HB tree society for 10 years now and have been working every Saturday at Urban Forest. Sincerely, Suze Dodd From: Fikes,Cathy To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW:Approve designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau Date: Tuesday,September 3,2024 9:10:54 AM From: Mary Gaedig<magaedig@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,September 2, 2024 10:02 AM To:CITY COUNCIL(INCL. CMG STAFF) <city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject:Approve designation of the Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau Dear Members of the Huntington Beach City Council, I am writing in support of the request to approve the official designation of the "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau" area of our beautiful city park. I have witnessed the many significant improvements to this area brought about by Steve Engel and his dedicated volunteers working with the Huntington Beach City Council over many years. The relocation of the restroom, the planting of new trees and native plants, and the placement of boulders have all contributed to the transformation of this space for the enjoyment of all in our community. I feel officially recognizing this area as the "Huntington Central Park Nature Plateau" would be a fitting acknowledgment of these efforts to maintain and preserve our wonderful city parks. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully yours, Mary Ann Gaedig SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 9/3/2024 11 (24-593 ) Agenda Item No.