HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 991-3; Naming of Park SitesPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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TITLE: NAMING OF PARK SITES
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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 #ll,207/Council Policy Statement/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 tor their determination
of the official name.
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EXHIBITS;
1. Draft policy for naming of parks
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