HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-01; City Council; 18670; Renaming Carlsbad Community Garden The Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu Community GardenCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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RENAMING OF THE CARLSBAD COMMUNITY
GARDEN THE 'CARLSBAD HAROLD E. SMERDU
COMMUNITY GARDEN1
DEPT. HEA1
CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No.2006-214 approving the renaming of the
Carlsbad Community Garden to the "Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu Community Garden."
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On May 9, 2006, the Recreation Director received a letter from Ms. Patrice Smerdu, requesting that the
Carlsbad Community Garden be renamed the Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu Community Garden, in honor
of her father. The letter provides these highlights of Mr. Smerdu's life:
Moved to Carlsbad at the age of eleven.
Attended school in Carlsbad.
Married high school sweetheart.
Served in the Navy (South Pacific) during World War II.
Returned to Carlsbad after the war.
Raised his family in Carlsbad.
Became a small-time flower grower and volunteer fireman.
Unable to continue as a flower grower.
Supported the concept of Carlsbad's Community Garden.
Once held seven plots at the Community Garden.
Helped other gardeners and answered their questions.
Shared bounty with neighbors, friends, and the Carlsbad Senior Center.
Twice featured in local papers on stories about the Community Garden.
A fixture at the Community Garden for 25 years.
Now unable to garden due to advanced Parkinson's Disease.
Still called upon to answer questions and offer advice.
Renaming concept supported by other current Community Gardeners.
Attached is City Council Policy #48, on the Naming of Parks, for the Council's reference. This policy
states in part that "The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be responsible for recommending the
name of parks, facilities, and amenities within parks and for considering the renaming of parks every
25 years." The policy further indicates that when considering proposals, the Commission shall
emphasize the following criteria:
Geographic location.
Community significance.
Historical significance.
School name, when adjacent to a school.
Individual person who shall have made a significant contribution to the City.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kyle Lancaster, 760-434-2941. klanc@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION:APPROVED
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On June 19, 2006, this item was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration.
After receiving the staff report and public comment, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted
unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the Carlsbad Community Garden be renamed the
Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu Community Garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This action has been determined to be exempt from environmental review per CEQA (14 Cal Code Reg
§ 15308).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated costs associated with this action should be relatively minimal, and can be absorbed by
the Public Works-Parks Maintenance Operating Budget. The primary costs, which are estimated to be
under $1500, involve changing the existing signage at the Community Garden.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2006-214 approving the renaming of the Carlsbad
Community Garden to the "Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu Community Garden."
2. City Council Policy #48, Naming of Parks
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-214
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENAMING OF
THE CARLSBAD COMMUNITY GARDEN THE 'CARLSBAD
4 HAROLD E. SMERDU COMMUNITY GARDEN'.
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6 WHEREAS, Harold E. Smerdu has been a resident of the City of Carlsbad since the age
7 of eleven and has raised his own family in the City of Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smerdu became a small flower grower and volunteer fireman in the City
9 of Carlsbad; and
10 WHEREAS, Mr. Smerdu was one of the original supporters of the concept of Carlsbad's
Community Garden and once simultaneously leased seven individual plots; and
12 WHEREAS, Mr. Smerdu assisted other Community Gardeners and shared his bounty
with neighbors, friends, and the Carlsbad Senior Center for twenty-five years; and
WHEREAS, the renaming of the Community Garden after Mr. Smerdu is supported by
A C0 Community Gardeners and the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission; and
1 fi WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to honor Harold E. Smerdu's twenty-five years of
17 support, interest, and participation in the Carlsbad Community Garden,
18 WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the criteria of City Council Policy #48, and
19 has determined the factors for renaming the Community Garden after Mr. Smerdu to be
20 consistent with those criteria, and
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
22 California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the Carlsbad Community Garden is renamed the 'Carlsbad Harold E. Smerdu
25 Community Garden.'
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad held on the 1 st day of August, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CLAUDE A LEWIS, Mayor
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"LORRAINE M.WOOT3, City Clerk
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
Policy No.
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued June is. 1991
Effective Date June 18' 1991
General Subject: NAMING OF PARKS Cancellation Date__
Supersedes No.
Specific Subject: NAMING OF PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
IN PARKS AND RENAMING PARKS
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines and procedures for the naming of parks, facilities and amenities within parks
and the renaming of parks.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall he responsible for recommending the name of parks,
facilities and amenities within parks and for considering the renaming of parks every 25 years. The
Commission will recommend and the City Council will determine the official name of parks,
facilities and amenities within parks.
PROCEDURE
At the appropriate time for naming a park or considering renaming a park, the Parks and
Recreation Commission will solicit public input. The proposed names shall be submitted in writing
to the Parks and Recreation Commission with justification to aid in considering the proposal. The
proposed name shall be placed on the Commission agenda, allowing appropriate time for review
by the Commission (and subcommittee, as necessary) and to publicize and receive input from the
public at the Commission meeting.
When considering proposals, the Commission shall emphasize the following criteria in making their
recommendation to the City Council:
Geographic location
Community significance
Historical significance
School name, when adjacent to a school
Individual person who shall have made a significant contribution to the City
The Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for their determination
of the official name.