HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 803-5; Naming of Future Community Park SitePARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB#803-5
MTG. DATE: 8-18-03
STAFF: KETABIAN
TITLE :
NAMING OF FUTURE COMMUNITY PARK SITE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and file staff report.
Staff will give a report regarding the status of the naming of the future park site now commonly
referred to as Larwin Park.
Per City Council Policy No. 48 (attached as Exhibit 1), staff will be working with the Commission
Subcommittee (Lyons/Cunningham) for the official naming of the park. Notices for public input on
suggestions for the park name will be sent out to residents via a flyer (attached as Exhibit 2).
Flyers will be sent to those who live within 60Q' of the park, to Elementary schools in the area
(4h-6th grades), and the City's Public Libraries. Fliers will also be available at Calavera Hills Park,
the Dog Park and a Press Release will be put in the North County Times.
After review with the Commission Subcommittee, staff will return to the Parks and Recreation
Commission in September with a recommendation for the park name. A suggested name,
endorsed by the commission will then be forwarded to the City Council for their determination of
the official name.
EXHIBITS:
1. Council Policy 48
2. Flyer for Public Input for Naming the Park
CARLSBAD
SCOUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT>,
NAMING OF PARKS
Policy No. **8 ___
Date Issued June IB, 199L
Effective Date June 18» L991
Cancellation Dale
Supersedes No.
NAMING OF PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
IN PARKS AND RENAMING PARKS
City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heads,
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
To establish guidelines and procedures lor the naming of parks, tacilities and amenities within parks
and the renaming of parks.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be responsible lor recommending the mime of paiks,
facilities and amenities within parks and for considering the renaming of paiks every 25 years. The
Commission will recommend and the City Council will determine the official name of parks,
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 proposalSrthe Commission shall emphasize the following criteria in making thdi
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 signilicant contribution to the City
~'he Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for their determinntiui
of the official name.
EXHIBIT 1
City of Carlsbad
Recreation Department
NAME THE PARK ! !
IMPROVING
QUALITY
OF LIFE
BUILDING
COMMUNITY
PRIDE
STRENGTHENING
FAMILIES
DEVELOPING
TOMORROW'S
LEADERS
The Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting public input for the naming of
the Larwin Park site. The currently referred to Larwin Park site is located on
Carlsbad Village Drive (refer to map) next to the existing Dog Park in the NW
Quadrant of the City.
When considering proposals for the park naming, the Commission will consider
the following criteria in making their recommendation to the City:
• Geographic location
• Community significance
• Historical significance
• 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.
If you would like to participate in the solicitation for the naming of the park you
may provide your suggestion for the park name by one of the following methods:
Via e-mail at:
www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us Recreation Website
Or
Fill out and send in the form below to:
Carlsbad Recreation Department
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
EXISTING
-DOG PARK AREA
LOWER PARK SITE
QPicnlc Area
QTurf Area
QPaths
QTot Lot NA
Clip Here
Suggested Park Name for Larwin Community Park :
DEADLINE: ALL SUGGESTIONS FOR NAMING THE PARK MUST BE
RECEIVED IN WRITING OR E-MAILTO THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT NO
LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2003.EXHIBIT 2
www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us
120O Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92OO8-1989 (760)434-2826 FAX (76O)72O-6917