HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 903-6; Naming of a Future Community ParkPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB# 903-6
MTG. DATE: 09/15/03
STAFF: STEYAERT
TITLE :
NAMING OF A FUTURE
COMMUNITY PARK
D INFO
[x] ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Review the public input received and select a name to be considered by the City Council for the future
Community Park site in accordance with Carlsbad City Council Policy No. 48.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
City Council Policy Number 48, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1, sets forth the process by which
the City names its park and recreation facilities. Public input was solicited from August 19th thru
September 5th, 2003, in the following ways:
• Park naming flyer/forms were mailed to residents living within 600 ' of the park boundary
• Park naming flyer/forms were made available at the following locations:
• Dog Park
• Tanglewood apartment complex
• Hope Elementary and Calavera Hills Elementary Schools (5th & 6th Grades)
• Community Centers at Stagecoach and Calavera Hills Community Parks
• The Senior Center
• Recreation Administration Office
- • The City's Web Site
On the flyer was an attached form for citizen's to return to the Recreation Department with regard to an
official name for Larwin Park. Staff received 136 written forms with recommendations for naming this City
park facility. A summary of citizen input is attached as Exhibit 2.
A Sub-committee of the Parks and Recreation Commission has reviewed the public input of suggested
park names. After considering those names and the criteria outlined in the park naming policy, Hidden
Canyon Community Park was selected as their recommendation for the park name. The subcommittee
felt that the topography and natural character of the park site, with it's "hidden canyon" covered in native
vegetation, and prominent views seen from the top of the canyon, stand out as a dominant natural and
geographical characteristic uniquely specific to this park site.
In addition to the recommended park name of Hidden Canyon Community Park, the sub-committee also
included 2 alternative park name considerations. These alternatives also relate to the criteria outlined in
the park naming policy (historical significance and geographical location):
• Vista Marron Community Park
• Vista Canyon Community Park
There are no conflicting names of other public or private facilities located in the Northeast NE Quadrant or
elsewhere in the City for use of Hidden Canyon Community Park. Therefore, in accordance with City
Council Policy No. 48, staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission select a name for this
park facility and direct staff to forward that recommendation to the City Council for their review and action.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Policy No. 48.
2. Citizen Input of Names for Larwin Community Park.
CITYF LARLSBAD
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
NAMING OF PARKS
Policy No. ^8
Dale issued June ia. I99t
Effective Date June 18' 199
Cancellutiun Dale •
Supersedes No.
NAMING OF PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
IN PARKS AND RENAMING PARKS
City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heat
Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
To establish guidelines and procedures lor the naming of parks, facilities and amenities within parl
and the renaming of parks.
STATEMENT OF POLICY
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall be responsible lor recommending the name of park
facilities and amenities within parks and for considering the renaming of paiks every 25 years. Th
Commission will recommend and the City Council will determine the official name of park
"icilities and amenities within parks.
PROCEDURE -
At the appropriate time for naming a park or considering renaming a park, the Parks JIM
Recreation Commission will solicit public input. The proposed names shall be submitted in wriiin
to the Parks and Recreation Commission with justification to aid in considering the proposal. Tin
proposed name shall be placed on the Commission agenda, allowing appropriate time for revie\
by the Commission (and subcommittee, as necessary) and to publicize and receive input from tht
public at the Commission meeting.
When considering proposalSrthe Commission shall emphasize the following criteria in making thei
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 signilicunt contribution to the City
e Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for their deteriniiuniiH
of the official name.
EXHIBIT
LARWIN PARK
PARK NAMES ( CITIZEN INPUT)
A summary of the 136 comment forms received with the
following recommendations as to what the name should be.
Dog related-
Doglandia, Dogville, Rover, etc.
Carl Miller Park
Village Park
Buddy Lewis Park
Marron Park
Ray Edde Park
Carlsbad Village Park
Ledgerwood Park
Elm Park
Power Line Park
Vancouver Park
Spinnaker Point Park
Hidden Canyon Park
Tanglewood Park
Margarette Brownley Park
Larwin Park
Tamara Dixon Park
Real Village Park
Ladera Park ( Spanish for Hillside)
Esperanza Park ( Spanish for Hope)
Hill Park
Karlsbad Royal Park
Alt Park
Ocean Breeze Park
La Paz Park
Parque Carlitos (Spanish for Little Carlos
Park)
Valley View Park
Lancer Park
Chestnut Hills Park
TOTAL
75
( 5th & 6th Graders)
7
7
5
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
136
EXHIBIT 2