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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Appoint a Commission Subcommittee to assist and review citizen input and Council policy
relative to the naming of future park sites currently online.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
During the July Commission meeting, Commissioner Ward requested this issue be brought
before the Commission for action at the August meeting. As you may recall, recent
Council action adopted a Council policy statement (Exhibit 1) relating to the naming of
parks. Under the procedure section of the policy statement, reference is made to the
possible formation of a subcommittee to review this issue as necessary. Staff suggests the
Commission appoint a subcommittee to address the naming of two (2) parks currently
online, those being the Larwin and Alta Mira sites. Additionally, staff feels it appropriate
for the subcommittee to discuss procedures related to the solicitation and review of public
input and, ultimately, a recommendation for Commission consideration and Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS;
1. City Council Agenda Bill No. 11,207/Council Policy Statement/Naming of Parks
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TITLE: POLICY FOR NAMING OF
PARKS, FACILITIES AND
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
If the Council concurs with the Parks and Recreation Commission's proposed policy <
on naming parks, the recommended action is to approve by minute motion a policy / f-,
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ITEM EXPLANATION: /
Several months ago, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the need to
establish a policy and create guidelines to establish procedures for the naming of park
sites, facilities and amenities within parks and the renaming of parks. Subsequent to
the Commission's discussion, a subcommittee of Commission members was appointed
to address this issue and recommend a policy for review by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and for ultimate approval by the City Council.
A subcommittee consisting of David Castner, Ramona Finilla and Cindy Ward was
assisted by departmental staff member Mrs. Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent.
In an effort to develop effective guidelines in instituting a policy on naming park sites
and park amenities, the subcommittee met several times to review the existing
policies of other cities. In addition to the policies of eight cities in San Diego and
Orange Counties, the subcommittee also reviewed State and Federal publications
relative to this issue made available through the California Parks and Recreation
Society (CPRS) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
On March 18th, 1991 the subcommittee presented their report to the Commission.
After considerable discussion, the Commission approved of the proposed policy.
However, they requested the subcommittee to return with a revision to the policy
which would delete reference to requirements associated with the use of a deceased
individual's name. This request was made because the Commission felt it inferred
that a park site could only be named after an individual is deceased. The procedure
has been revised to state that a park site or facility may be named for an "individual
person" who shall have made a significant contribution to the City.
On May 18, 1991, the attached policy on the naming of parks (Exhibit 2) was
presented, approved, and recommended for consideration and adoption by the City
Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission believes the proposed policy and
procedures provide a guideline for seeking public input and criteria for the
Commission to consider when making a recommendation to the Council and for the
Council to utilize when selecting the names of park sites and/or facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed policy has no fiscal impact.
EXHIBIT 1
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EXHIBITS:
1. Draft policy for naming of parks
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
Policy No.
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued
Effective Date
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 be 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.
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•ly 30, 1991
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: Parks Superintendent
TAMARACK BEACH PARKING LOT
Parks staff has researched the costs to provide annual maintenance to the State parking
lot located at the foot of Tamarack Avenue. The following costs are submitted for your
review.
1. Parking lot sweeping
Alternative A. At 2 times/week as special call out (3 hr. min.)
$1 50/time = $300/wk x 52 1 5,600
Alternative B. If added to regular downtown contact
3 x/week = $100/week 5,200
Alternative C. If added to bike lane sweeping
~~ at once/week at $70/month 850
2. Annual striping and reseal 5,000
based on resealing every 3 years
3. Litter Control - 7 days/week 5,300
1 hr/day @ $10/hr = $70 x 52 = 3,640 x 45% overhead
4. Contingency - storm damage, rip rap replacement,
asphalt repair estimate 5,000/yr
The cost to provide maintenance and operation expenses for the Tamarack Parking lot
is estimated to be between $16,000 and $30,000 annually. The variation in cost is
because of the different levels of sweeping available. Streets division staff feel that
sweeping once per week would be an adeguate level of cleaning.
Therefore, the figure of $1 6,000/year would provide an acceptable level of maintenance.
DOUG DUNCANSON
~~Vks Superintendent
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