HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-12; City Council; ; Library Courtyard Naming OpportunityCA Review __AF__
Meeting Date: July 12, 2022
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2010
Subject: Library Courtyard Naming Opportunity
District: 3
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving the honorary naming of the courtyard at the Carlsbad City Library
on Dove Lane as the Ann Kulchin Courtyard and execute an agreement for the honorary naming
with the Kulchin family.
Executive Summary/Discussion
Former Councilmember Ann Kulchin’s family reached out to the library earlier this year to
request that part of the City Library on Dove Lane, known as the Dove Library, be named for her
to recognize her more than three decades of service to the City of Carlsbad.
Ms. Kulchin, who served on the City Council from 1980 to 2012 and as the mayor pro tem for 12
of those years, was instrumental in the creation of the Dove Library. (A list of her terms,
achievements, roles in regional government agencies and community involvement can be
found in Exhibit 3.) Staff are proposing to name the library’s courtyard the “Ann Kulchin
Courtyard.”
Under City Council Policy Statement No. 48 – Naming Rights of Parks and Municipal Facilities
(Exhibit 2), such a naming of an amenity within a city library facility requires review and
recommendations by the department director, the City Manager and the Library Board of
Trustees, and then the approval of the City Council.
Policy No. 48 also requires a written proposal for the honorific naming complete with a
justification and at least three letters of support, which are provided in Exhibit 3.
The Library & Cultural Arts Director and the City Manager have reviewed the proposal and
determined that all applicable criteria required by the policy were satisfactorily demonstrated
and achieved, and they recommended it be placed on the Library Board of Trustees agenda for
recommendation to the City Council (Exhibit 4).
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The Library Board of Trustees voted at its regular May 2022 meeting to recommend the City
Council approve the naming proposal. (Exhibit 5).
The City Council’s approval of naming the courtyard for Ms. Kulchin will be confirmed with the
execution of an agreement with the Kulchin family specifying the terms of the honorary
naming.
Fiscal Analysis
There will be a nominal cost to fabricate and install honorary signage, the cost of which has not
yet been determined. The funds to cover this cost can be covered in the FY 2022-23 operating
budget for the Library & Cultural Arts Department.
Next Steps
The Library & Cultural Arts department will carry out the design, fabrication and installation of
the honorary signage, in accordance with existing architectural signage specifications for the
facility.
Environmental Evaluation
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act in that it has no potential to
cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review.
Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1.City Council resolution
2.City Council Policy Statement No. 48
3.Naming request letter from the Kulchin family, dated April 4, 2022, including letters of
support
4.Memo confirming department director and City Manager support of honorary naming
5.Library Board of Trustees recommendation, dated May 25, 2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE HONORARY NAMING OF THE COURTYARD AT THE CARLSBAD
CITY LIBRARY ON DOVE LANE (DOVE LIBRARY) AS THE ANN KULCHIN
COURTYARD
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California recognizes Former Council member
Ann Kulchin's more than three decades of service to the City of Carlsbad and her prominent support for
the completion of the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane; and
WHEREAS, the Kulchin family has requested an honorary naming of a part of the Carlsbad City
Library on Dove Lane in recognition of her service to the City of Carlsbad and has met the application
requirements for an honorary naming as specified in Council Policy No.48; and
WHEREAS, both the Library & Cultural Arts Department Director and the City Manager reviewed
the proposal and determined that all applicable criteria as required by the Council Policy No. 48 were
satisfactorily demonstrated and achieved, and they recommended it be placed on the Library Board of
Trustees agenda for recommendation to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at their regular May 2022 meeting, the Library Board of Trustees voted to
recommended approval of the naming proposal to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, approval of this honorary naming of the Dove Library courtyard as the "Ann Kulchin
Courtyard" will result in tangible, ongoing recognition and appreciation for Former Councilmember Ann
Kulchin's service to the City of Carlsbad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the courtyard at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane shall be named the "Ann
Kulchin Courtyard."
3.That the City Manager is authorized to execute the honorary naming agreement with the
Kulchin Family, attached hereto as Attachment A.
EXHIBIT 1
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad
on the 12th day of !!!!Y, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta.
None.
Norby.
fr FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager
(SEAL)
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HONORARY NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND ANN KULCHIN, STEVE KULCHIN AND LESLIE SALDANA
THIS HONORARY NAMING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of
the ______________ day of ___________________, 2022 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, ("City"), and Ann Kulchin, Steve Kulchin and Leslie Saldana ("Kulchin Family”).
RECITALS
The City of Carlsbad Council Policy No. 48 provides an opportunity to name parks, municipal facilities and amenities within those facilities, including a procedure and criteria.
The City desires to offer naming rights specific to designated areas of the Carlsbad City Library as authorized by the Carlsbad City Council on July 12, 2022.
The City owns all the intellectual property rights associated with the naming of all or designated areas within any City park and municipal facility, including the Carlsbad City Library, located at 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA (“Dove Library”).
The Kulchin Family has proposed the honorary naming of the courtyard area of the Dove Library authorized by Carlsbad City Council for naming rights.
On July 12, 2022 the Carlsbad City Council reviewed the proposal and found it consistent
with the criteria identified in Council Policy No. 48.
The City and Kulchin Family now wish to name the area, designated as the Dove Library courtyard, the “Ann Kulchin Courtyard.”
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, City and the Kulchin Family agree as follows:
1.The above recitals are true, correct and incorporated herein.
2.Naming of City Facility
City hereby names the Dove Library courtyard, the “Ann Kulchin Courtyard” (“Naming”).
The City shall install a sign in the Dove Library courtyard designating the area as the “AnnKulchin Courtyard”..
3.Consent to Naming and Publicity
For purposes of publicizing the Naming, City will have the right, without charge, tophotograph the Kulchin Family and use the names, likenesses, and images of the KulchinFamily in photographic, audiovisual, digital or any other form of medium (the MediaMaterials”) and to use, reproduce, distribute, exhibit, and publicize the Media Materials inany manner and in whole or in part, including brochures, Web site posting, informationaland marketing materials, and reports and publications describing the city’s development
and business activities.
4.Term of Agreement
Attachment A
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The term of this naming Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for either: (1) the life of the building, in its current specified use as the Dove
Library or (2) the Dove Library is replaced, substantially renovated or developed for another use; whichever is earlier.
5. Termination
The City retains the exclusive right to revoke the Naming of the Dove Library Courtyard. Therefore, this Agreement may be terminated by the City for any reason upon 30 days-notice.
6. Assignment
This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by any party hereto.
7. Modification
No change, alterations, modifications or additions to the Agreement will be effective unless it is in writing and properly signed by both parties.
8. Representatives and Notices
The City and Kulchin Family shall each designate a person who has the authority and responsibility for administering this Agreement. All notices regarding the performance or interpretation of this Agreement shall be served on such person at the following addresses:
i. City’s Representative: Library & Cultural Arts Director, 1775 Dove Land,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
ii. Steve Kulchin & Leslie Saldana: 7424 Circulo Sequoia Carlsbad 92009
9. Governing Law and Venue
The existence, validity, construction and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California. In the event that either party deems it
necessary to institute legal action arising from this Agreement, such action shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego. The parties each consent to the personal jurisdiction of such court.
10. Severability
If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competitive jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result of such decision.
11. Vested rights
No vested rights shall be conferred or received by the Kulchin Family, any individual or entity as a result of this agreement.
12. Entire agreement
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his Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to this Agreeme t and supersedes all prior oral and written agreement, if any, of the parties, 1n respe to this Agreement.
13.Authority
The individual executing this greement and the instruments referenced in it o behalfof the Kulchin Family each represent and warrant that they have he legal power, right andactual aut ority to bi d e Kulchin Family to he terms and conditions of his Agreement.
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EXHIBIT 2
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(~) CITY OF .
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Policy No.
Date Issued:
48
March 13, 2012
March 13, 2012 Effective Date:
Resolution No.
Cancellation Date:
Supersedes No. 48 issued 1/16/07
Council Policy Statement
Category: NAMING RIGHTS OF PARKS AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
Specific Subject: Naming Rights Of Parks, Municipal Facilities, and Amenities Within Those Facilities
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this policy is to:
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Address naming or renaming where an exchange of consideration takes place (naming rights),
and address memorial or honorific naming where there is no financial consideration.
Create and establish criteria and procedures for the naming or renaming of parks, designated
municipal facilities, and amenities within those facilities.
Encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public investments and safeguarding
against the unwanted commercialization of the public realm.
Provide guidance on how to apply for approval to name or rename parks, designated municipal
facilities, and amenities within those facilities.
Present a clear and consistent evaluation framework and approval process for City Council in
considering naming or renaming requests.
BACKGROUND:
The intent of this policy is to:
• Confirm the practice of naming or renaming parks, designated municipal facilities, and amenities
within those facilities, after significant geographical, neighborhood, cultural and historical
elements.
• Recognize substantial personal and financial contributions that individuals, groups, or
community organizations have made to the public life and the well-being of the residents of the
city.
• Promote the practice of naming or renaming parks to include designated municipal facilities and
amenities within a park or municipal facility.
• Create, maintain, and make available a list by department of parks, designated municipal
facilities, and amenities within those facilities eligible for City Council's consideration of naming.
• Institute a process under which a city-sponsored or city-recognized fund raising support group
may work with staff and the City Council to formally establish conditions (via the agenda bill
process) under which the group may identify and market naming opportunities, and enter into
an agreement with the city under these terms.
• No vested rights shall be conferred or received by any individual, entity, group, or community
organization as a result of this policy.
City Hall
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2820 I 760-720-9461 fax I www.carlsbadca.gov
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Policy No. 48
GRANTING OF RIGHTS
• Naming rights of parks, designated municipal facilities, and amenities within those facilities
usually granted in exchange for a significant financial contribution by an individual, group,
community organization, entity, company, corporation or foundation to the city.
• Memorial or honorific naming of parks, designated municipal facilities, and amenities within
those facilities in memory or honor of outstanding achievement, meritorious service, or
exceptional community involvement on the behalf of an individual, generally without a financial
contribution to the city.
POLICY:
Names of individuals, groups, community organizations, entities, companies, corporations, or
foundations will be considered when they have made a significant contribution to the city by:
• Enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the city and a majority of its residents.
• Contributing to the historical or cultural preservation of the city.
• Contributing toward the acquisition, development, or conveyance of land or building to the city.
• A direct relationship or association that exists between a former place of residence of the
person and the parks, designated facilities, and amenities within those designated facilities to be
named.
General criteria for naming rights (including memorial or honorific naming):
• Must be consistent with personal or financial contribution level.
• Provides a sense of place, continuity and belonging reflecting the geographic location,
community, neighborhood or street where the park, municipal facility or amenity within the
facility is located.
• Recognizes the natural, historical and/or cultural significance of the area.
• Reflects the unique characteristics of the site.
• Consistent with the mission, vision and values of the city.
Additional criteria for memorial or honorific naming:
Memorial naming is designed to specifically acknowledge deceased individuals, while honorific naming is
intended to recognize living individuals.
Parks, designated municipal facilities and amenities within those facilities may be named in memory or
honor of an individual that has:
• Made a significant, positive contribution to the community without which the park, designated
municipal facility, or amenity within those facilities may not have otherwise existed, or;
• Made an important contribution that enhanced a park, designated municipal facility, or an
amenity within those facilities in an extraordinary way, and;
• Demonstrated continuous and longstanding track record of exemplary public service, or
community volunteerism over a period of 15 or more years.
• Achieved such unique distinction as to warrant recognition;
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Policy No. 48
• Had a longstanding and beneficial affiliation with the city, and;
• Maintained a continuous residence in the city.
• Where the name(s) of an individual(s) is recommended, written consent shall be obtained from
the individual(s) (for honorific naming), their heir(s), or their estate (for memorial naming) prior
to the City Council's public consideration.
In the case of a memorial naming opportunity, the person must be deceased for a minimum of one year
before the proposal will be considered.
If the name proposed is that of an elected official or public employee, they must be retired from public
service to be eligible for consideration.
Where the naming rights opportunity is the result of a financial contribution, the following factors
must be considered:
• The duration of the naming opportunity.
• The cost paid to the city for naming shall be negotiated and established according to a market
value assessment. The naming cost shall be commensurate with the cost of specific
construction, operating, maintenance, and replacement costs of the parks, designated municipal
facilities, and amenities within those facilities to be named.
• Market value assessment (a current assessment of the potential property value within the
marketplace of the Naming Rights for a specific park, designated municipal facility and
amenities within those facilities) to be coordinated by the responsible department on an
individual basis.
Renaming:
A proposal to rename or add an additional name to a park, designated municipal facility, and amenities
with those facilities shall adhere to all applicable criteria outlined above. In addition, the following
guidelines shall be followed:
• The review process shall include due consideration and a comprehensive review of all pertinent
documents by city staff. This includes a legal review by the city attorney of information relating
to the original naming and proposed renaming.
• When a park, designated municipal facility, and amenities within those facilities has already
been named, and will be replaced, substantially renovated, or developed for another use, the
replaced or renovated park, designated municipal facility, and amenities within those facilities
may be renamed.
• When a preexisting name is deemed by the Board, Commission, or city manager to be no longer
befitting.
• When in default or the terms of the Naming Agreement have been violated or not fulfilled.
• When a park, designated municipal facility, and amenities with those facilities is proposed for
renaming, a reasonable effort will be made to notify in advance the current individual named (or
immediate family members), group, or community organization of the renaming.
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Policy N<:,, 48
Existing names may not be changed without consideration of:
• Community input.
• The historical significance of the existing name.
• The impact on the individual or organization previously named.
• The cost and overall effect of changing existing signs, rebuilding community recognition and
updating records (e .g. letterhead, databases, and promotional materials).
• The Terms and Conditions of the Naming Agreement.
Names will not be chosen that:
• Cause confusion due to duplication or names sounding similar to existing locations within the
city.
• Are the names of companies whose business is substantially derived from the sale of alcohol,
tobacco, firearms, pornography, and sexually explicit goods or services.
• Are discriminatory or derogatory considering race, gender, creed, religious or political affiliation,
or other similar factors.
• Recognize the birth, marriage or anniversary of specific individuals.
Naming Rights and Memorial or Honorific Naming Agreement:
The terms of naming rights and memorial or honorific naming of parks, designated municipal facilities,
and amenities within those facilities shall be individually negotiated and agreed upon by all parties. The
agreement is a legal contract between the applicant and the city, and shall contain:
• A description of the contractual relationship, specifying the exact nature of the agreement.
• The term of the agreement (specified commencement and termination period). Naming rights
and memorial or honorific naming of parks, designated municipal facilities, and amenities within
those facilities shall never be granted in perpetuity.
• Renewal options, if any.
• For Naming Rights proposals, market value assessment, including cash, in-kind goods and
services (and method of evaluating in-kind contributions).
• Payment schedule.
• Description of rights and benefits.
• Release, indemnification, non-compliance and early termination clauses.
• Insurance clauses.
Each naming or renaming rights and memorial or honorific naming or renaming proposal will be
considered on a case-by-case basis, and final approval is at the sole discretion of the City Council.
No vested rights shall be conferred or received by any individual or entity as a result of this policy or any
action taken under this policy.
The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to reject or revoke naming rights and memorial or honorific
naming proposals submitted by individuals, groups, community organizations, companies, corporations
and foundations whose views or public statements do not promote and support the mission, vision and
values, or best interests of the city.
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Policy No. 48
· Procedure:
• Applicant(s) shall submit a written proposal for naming rights or memorial or honorific naming
to the corresponding department complete with justification to aid in considering the proposal.
It is incumbent upon the applicant to clearly document and illustrate how the proposed name
satisfies the criteria as defined in this policy.
• For memorial or honorific naming, the proposal shall include supporting background
information and/or biographical information (newspaper articles, photos, proclamations,
awards, and certificates) demonstrating that the proposed name is of significance to the
community, and be accompanied by at least three, and no more than five, letters of support.
• Staff shall thoroughly review the proposal, and then forward it to the department director and
City Manager for a recommendation.
• Only if the department director and City Manager determines that all applicable criteria as
required by this policy has been satisfactorily demonstrated and achieved, shall the proposed
name be placed on the Board and/or Commission agenda (if required) for further consideration.
Incomplete or ineligible proposals will be returned to the applicant.
• Sufficient time shall be allowed for review by the Board and/or Commission and subcommittee
if required, and to publicize and receive input from the community at the Board and/or
Commission meeting. The Board and/or Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to
the City Council for their final determination of the official name.
City sponsored or city-recognized support group fundraising guidelines:
In the case of city sponsored or city-recognized support groups fundraising on behalf of the City (i.e.
Rotary Club, Friends of the Library and/or Friends of Carrillo Ranch), it is necessary to establish naming
opportunities and gift levels prior to soliciting gifts and offering naming rights to prospective donors.
No final commitment to name a park, designated municipal facility or amenity within those facilities
shall be made to a potential donor without the appropriate prior approvals as outlined within this policy.
The support groups will first establish recommended naming opportunities and gift levels. The
recommended naming opportunities and gift levels will then be submitted to the corresponding
department director for review, and then submitted to the corresponding Board and/or Commission.
The Board and/or Commission's recommendation on the naming opportunities and gift levels will then
be forwarded to the City Council for final approval via the agenda bill process prior to the support group
soliciting donations.
Appeals Process:
• Within 30 calendar days of the denial of a Naming Rights Application by a department
director/City Manager, an applicant(s) may only submit a written request for reconsideration if
the applicant can demonstrate that criteria and documentation were not properly assessed at
the time of the initial department director's review.
• The decision of the department director/City Manager may be appealed to the City Council. The
decision of the City Council is final. It is the city's policy to not consider requests for
reconsideration based solely on questions pertaining to the evaluation.
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April 4, 2022
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City Manager
City of Carlsbad
c/o Ms. Suzanne Smithson
Dove Library and Cultural Arts Director
City of Carlsbad
Dear Scott,
I am writing on behalf of the Kulchin family to respectfully request consideration for
appropriate naming recognition at the Dove Library for our mother, Ann Kulchin,
This request is made in accordance with Policy 48, Naming Rights of Parks and
Municipal Facilities, and based upon her significant contribution to the City of
Carlsbad.
For background, our understanding is that the City will consider the names of
individuals when they have made a significant contribution to the city by:
●Enhancing the quality of life and well-being of the city and the majority of the
residents
●Contributing to the historical or cultural preservation of the city
●Contributing toward the acquisition, development, or conveyance of land or
building to the city
We believe Ann’s contribution to the quality of life and well-being in Carlsbad
spanning three decades clearly meets the criteria for significant contribution; and,
that her devotion and love for Carlsbad speaks for itself.
Please find enclosed an addendum highlighting Ann’s involvement and
accomplishments since her first election in 1980. In addition, five letters of support
from key individuals, themselves pillars of our community, are included.
Thank you very much for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any
further questions.
Respectfully,
Steve Kulchin
Ann and David Kulchin’s Son
kulch@me.com
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Exhibit 3
Addendum
Elected Carlsbad City Council Member:
1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008
Appointed Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tem:
1982-86, 2000-02, 2006-2012
Achievements and Awards:
●2013, with David Kulchin, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Circle of Life Distinguished
Achievement Award
●1993 Woman of the Year
●1991 California Women in Government, Tribute to Women Award
●1989 Who’s Who in California
●1989 State of Israel, Outstanding Participation Award
●1982 Who’s Who in San Diego Women
●National Association of Clean Water Agencies Environmental Award
Regional Government:
●Encina Wastewater Authority Board Member and Past Chair
●Encina Wastewater Authority Policy and Finance Committee Member
●Encina Financing Authority Past Chair
●San Diego County Water Authority Past Board Member
●San Diego Water Agencies Association Past President
●North County Transit District Board of Directors Past Chair
●Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Board Member and Past Chair
●Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Authority Board Member and Past Chair
●SANDAG Board Member (First Alternate)
●SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Committee Member and Past Chair
●American Shore and Beach Preservation Association Past Director
●American Coastal Coalition Past Director
●Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee Past Member
●Carlsbad ConVis Board of Directors Past Member
●League of California Cities San Diego Division Past President
●CalCoast Board of Directors Member
Community Involvement:
●Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Member
●Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Member
●Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation Member
●League of Women Voters Past Director
●Friends of Carrillo Ranch Member
●North County Concert Association Auxiliary Board of Directors
●Carlsbad Arts Associates Member
●Carlsbad Historical Society Member
●Carlsbad Charitable Foundation Member
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March 31, 2022
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City Manager
City of Carlsbad
c/ o Ms. Suzanne Smithson
Dove Library and Cultural Arts Director
City of Carlsbad
Dear Scott,
I am writing to respectfully request consideration for proper naming recognition at
the Dove Library for my fellow councilmember and dear colleague, Ann Kulchin.
This request is made in accordance with Policy 48, Naming Rights of Parks and
Municipal Facilities, and based upon her significant contribution to the City of ·
Carlsbad. I strongly believe Ann's contribution to the quality of life and wellbeing in
Carlsbad spanning more than three decades clearly meets the criteria for significant
contribution. •
My working relationship with Ann on behalf of the City began with my election to
the Council in 1990. During the three consecutive terms I served, I saw firsthand
how she helped to steer the development of the long range Carlsbad vision. She was
an integral part of why Carlsbad is such a well-planned, well-managed and well-
financed city.
Ann's deep devotion to the development of the Dove Library is well known. Her
number one passion was always for a strong library presence in the community. The
creation of the Dove Library was her joy. Ann sat on every committee for the new
library: the location committee, architect committee, and arts committee. She was
instrumental in conceiving the facility to be a cultural center not just for South
Carlsbad, but all of Carlsbad. Having been so involved in the Dove's creation, Ann
called it "my library" because she felt so invested in it.
Our community would not be the wonderful place it is without Ann's careful
direction. She is so deserving of this hon._,g.r -what a wonderful way to show
appreciation and recognition for her devotion and love for her city.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
ard. ~~
Councilmem 002; 2007-08
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March 28, 2022
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City Manager
City of Carlsbad
c/o Ms. Suzanne Smithson
Dove Library and Cultural Arts Director
City of Carlsbad
Dear Scott,
I am writing in behalf of the Kulchin family to support their respectful request for appropriate naming recognition at the Dove Library ofmy former colleague, Ann Kulchin. This request is made in accordance with Policy 48, Naming Rights of Parks and Municipal Facilities, and is based upon her countless contributions to the City of Carlsbad.
I have been blessed with the opportunity to work closely with Ann for over thirty-six years and have witnessed her dedication and devotion firsthand. I cannot imagine anyone else who loved the City of Carlsbad, its citizens and employees as much as Ann. It was not uncommon for her to be spotted regularly conversing with someone who normally would not receive the attention from a city councilman. She did not appeal just to those who shared her same views, but to everyone. She truly cared for each individual and had their best interest at heart. She wanted the citizens of Carlsbad to be fulfilled and to flourish in their community.
If not for Ann being on the city's council and her tenacity for working towards creating a brighter future, Carlsbad would not be where it is today. I cannot think of a better way to show recognition of Ann Kulchin's contributions than with the naming of a section of the Dove Library in her honor where she shared a deep love and support in its creation.
Thank you for your attention and time.
K in Crawford
Kevin@Kevincrawfordconsulting.com
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March 31, 2022
Mr. cott hadwick
City Manager
City of arlsbad
o/o Ms. uzann miths n
Do Library and ultural Arts Director
i ofCarl bad
Dear cott,
I am writing on behalf of the Kutchin family to respectfully request consideration for the
appropriate naming recognition at the Dove Library for Ann Kulchin.
As you are aware, I was police chief in Carlsbad for five years (2010-2015). During my tenure as
chief Ann was a council person. Our relationship built over the years and I witnessed her
compassion and love she had for the city of Carlsbad.
I feel this honor would be entirely appropriate to signify and represent Ann's countless
contributions in Carlsbad, which spanned over three decades. Ann was relentless in ensuring a
high quality of life for all members of the Carlsbad community. She constantly reached out to me
to make sure the police department had what it needed to guarantee the safety of the Carlsbad's
citizens, and members of the department.
In conclusion, I have heard it said, three key aspects of a successful city are: public safety
business and commerce, and cultural institutions. Working with Ann for five years, I can truly
say she mastered this philosophy and left an amazing legacy in Carlsbad that should be model for
all who wish to serve in Carlsbad.
Please feel free to contact me with any further concerns or questions.
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Gary W. Morrison
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March 30, 2022
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City Manager
City of Carlsbad
c/o Ms. Suzanne Smithson
Dove Library and Cultural Arts Director
City of Carlsbad
Dear Scott,
I am writing in behalf of the Kulchin family to support their request for proper naming
recognition at the Dove Library for Ann Kulchin. This request is made in accordance with Policy
48, Naming Rights of Parks and Municipal Facilities, and is based upon her substantial
contribution to the City of Carlsbad.
In the forty-seven years that I have known and worked closely with Ann, and her husband David,
they have truly exemplified the meaning to enhance the well-being of the City of Carlsbad and
its residents. There are not enough kind words that can be spoken about the devotion and
contributions that Ann has made to Carlsbad during her three decades of service. She truly
wanted to make the world a better place and extended her reach far beyond Carlsbad by
participating in and supporting many other organizations such as Scripp's Hospital.
I feel there is not a better way to show recognition to Ann Kulchin and her family for the years
of service she contributed to the community than to name a section of the Dove Library, which
she helped establish, in her honor. The recognition of such a key person in Carlsbad's history and
its citizens' lives exemplifies and encourages others to follow in such a great example's
footprints to ensure a successful and positive future for the City of Carlsbad.
Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Greg Nelson
Ann and David Kulchin's Friend and Colleague
Gnelsonsr@gmail.com
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GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
March 30, 2022
Mr. Scott Chadwick
City of Carlsbad
City Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Scott,
Time Away ... Time Together ..
Recently I became aware that there has been some discussion in the city to have Ann Kulchin recognized by
naming the Dove library in her honor. I believe that Ann's contribution to the City of Carlsbad is noteworthy of
such an honor. Ann stared her professional career as a schoolteacher and holds literacy as a special place in the
core of who she is. She recognizes that for every student to reach their potential they need to have education as
a key foundational element to their success.
later on, Ann expanded her horizon of influence and ran for city council in 1980. Ann saw the need to have
quality of life as a cornerstone for all who lived in the area. Ann served on the city council for eight terms from
1980 to 2012 ! During this time, Ann was involved with the creation of parks and their locations, community
centers, police and fire services, and most of all, the location and placement of libraries. You see, because of
Ann's educational background, she had the desire for the city to have multiple library locations that would be
easily accessible for all Carlsbad Residents. Ann was most instrumental in wanting a library in the southern end
of the city to serve those residents -especially school-aged children and senior citizens. From the initial concept
of a south library to its completion and dedication, Ann provided strategic leadership as to its location, its design
and look, and expanding its vision to include being a cu ltural center for the community.
I would be remiss, being from the business community, if I did not stop and recognize Ann's contribution to the
business community. From the first time that I talked with Ann, she convincingly urged us to head quarter our
company, Grand Pacific Resorts, in Carlsbad. Her thought is if you are going to have projects developed in our
community then you need to be a permanent part of the community. looking back over the years, it was some
of the best advice that I have received. Ann was a friend to the business community, but she was always fair and
balanced in her approach, desiring to have harmony between the quality of life for the residents and the needs
of business. Ann certainly knew first hand that to have a growing community that provided a quality of life for its
residents there must also be a strong, vibrant business environment in that community.
As we look back for the 32 years that Ann served on the Carlsbad City Council, those years were the most
significant period of time when the city grew and became what it is today. We are a remarkable city and a lot of
our success was foresight and leadership of which Ann was a key stakeholder. Scott, I would urge the city to
consider naming the Dove library in honor of Ann Kulchin.
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Memorandum
May 5, 2022
To:
From:
Via:
Re:
Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager
Honorary Naming of Dove Library Space for Ann Kulchin (District 3)
{city of
Carlsbad
This memorandum provides background information about a request from the family of Ann
Kulchin to establish an honorific naming of part of the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane (Dove
Library) in recognition of her years of service to the City of Carlsbad. In accordance with Council
Policy No. 48 (Attachment A), Library & Cultural Arts staff are requesting City Manager support
of the naming, as indicated by his signature at the end of this memorandum.
Background
Former Council Member Ann Kulchin's family reached out to Dove Library seeking an honorary
naming of a part of Dove Library in recognition of her more than three decades of service to the
City of Carlsbad. Council Policy No. 48 addresses the specific guidelines and procedures for
naming rights of parks and municipal facilities. The procedure requires a written proposal for
the honorific naming complete with a justification and at least three, but no more than five,
letters of support. Attached is the required letter from the Kulchin family and an addendum
highlighting her experiences serving Carlsbad (Attachment B), and five letters of support
(Attachment C) for the honorific naming, as required by Council Policy No. 48.
Following the application submission, the next step in the process is for the department
Director and the City Manager to determine whether all applicable criteria has been
satisfactorily demonstrated and achieved. With their approval, and following Council Policy
No. 48, the proposed naming will be placed on a Library Board of Trustees agenda, for their
consideration, per Carlsbad Municipal Code 2.16.060, which states the Library Board of
Trustees may make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to library
facilities. This also provides an opportunity for input from the community. The Library Board of
Trustees' recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for their final determination.
I, Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director, support an honorific naming of a portion
of the Dove Library in Ann Kulchin's honor. Ann's dedication to building the Dove Library, to
staffing the Dove Library, to providing library access to southern Carlsbad, to supporting the
library's requests through her many years on City Council, support the Kulchin family request.
Ann's consistent and long-standing use of the Dove Library, advocacy for and promotion of
library services to the community, and passion for the public venue, have created an area in
southern Carlsbad for gathering, education, and entertainment.
Community Services
Library & Cultural Arts Department
1775 Dove Lane I Carlsbad, CA 92009 I 442-339-2011
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Memo -Honorary Naming of Dove Library Space for Ann Kulchin (District 3)
May 5, 2022
Page 2
At one point in the process, the Kulchin family suggested the whole Dove Library be renamed
for Ann. However, the library industry is trending toward naming libraries for the communities
they serve, rather than after individuals. Ann's son, Steve Kulchin, walked the Dove Library with
me last week, and we discussed three areas as options for naming:
1. The courtyard and entrance
2. The Great Hall
3. The Children's Library
These three areas are also the top three locations listed on the approved Naming Opportunities
Recommended for the Improved Spaces at the Carlsbad City Library (Resolution No. 2016-032)
for those who wish to establish naming rights through financial donations. The family supports
the nomination of the courtyard and entrance for the naming, possibly as the Kulchin
Courtyard, writing "The Courtyard is beautiful and welcoming to all Library patrons. We love
that the area is also used for special events."
I, Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts Director, support the naming of the courtyard and
entrance and confirm that all criteria required by City Council Police No. 48 has been
demonstrated and achieved.
Next Steps
If the City Manager agrees to the proposed naming opportunity, next steps include:
• Staff will place the honorific naming proposal on a Library Board of Trustees agenda,
seeking their recommendation.
• With department Director, City Manager and Library Board of Trustees support, staff
will place the item on a future City Council agenda, for their final determination.
• Staff will work with the City Attorney to draft an agreement between the Kulchin family
and the city, with the specific terms of the naming, to be agreed upon by all parties and
legally binding ..
Approval
I up port the proposed naming of the courtyard and entrance at the Carlsbad City Library on
D e Lane in honor of Ann Kulchin, former City Council Member, and her more than 30 years of
o the City of Carlsbad.
Attachment: A. City Council Policy No. 48 -Naming Rights -Parks & Facilities
B. Kulchin family's written proposal for the honorific naming
C. Required letters of support
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Memo -Honorary Naming of Dove Library Space for Ann Kulchin (District 3)
May 5, 2022
Page 3
cc: Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Allegra Frost, Deputy City Attorney
May 25, 2022
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Library Board of Trustees
SUPPORT OF HONORARY NAMING OF CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY COURTYARD
On May 25, 2022, the Library Board of Trustees received a presentation about a request from
the family of former Councilmember Ann Kulchin to establish an honorific naming of part of the
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane (aka Dove Library) in recognition of her years of service to
the City of Carlsbad.
Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.16.060, the Library Board of Trustees “…may
make recommendations to the city council and advise the city council in matters pertaining
to…the amounts of monies required to operate the library.” At this meeting, by proper motion
and vote, the Library Board of Trustees determined that it supports the naming of the Carlsbad
City Library courtyard for former Councilmember Ann Kulchin.
Respectfully,
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gina McBride, Chair Dr. Sherman DeForest, Vice-Chair Art Larson
Stan Schatt William Sheffler
SS: fe
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager
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Carlsbad City Library Courtyard
Honorary Naming
Suzanne Smithson, Director
Library & Cultural Arts
July 12, 2022
{ City of
Carlsbad
TODAY’S PRESENTATION
•Overview
•Council Policy #48
•Kulchin family request
•Ann Kulchin’s service
•The Ann Kulchin Courtyard
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
PROPOSED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving the honorary
naming of the courtyard at the Carlsbad City
Library on Dove Lane (Dove Library) as the Ann
Kulchin Courtyard and execute an agreement
for the honorary naming with the Kulchin
family.
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
OVERVIEW
•Library & Cultural Arts approached by children
of Ann and Dave Kulchin
•Honor 32+ years of service by former
Councilmember Ann Kulchin
•She was instrumental in establishing the
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
COUNCIL POLICY #48
•Adopted in 2012
•Guidelines for honorific naming
•Request/Application
•Letters of support
•Department Director and City Manager support
•Library Board of Trustees approval
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
COUNCIL POLICY #48 PROCESS
REQUEST DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR
CITY
MANAGER
LIBRARY
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
CITY
COUNCIL
KULCHIN FAMILY REQUEST
•Request by Steve Kulchin and Leslie Saldana
•Selected to pursue honorific naming option
•Submitted request
•5 supporting letters of recommendation
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
ANN KULCHIN’S SERVICE
•Served on City Council from 1980 - 2012
•Was Mayor Pro Tem for 12 years
•Served on many regional and community
boards, foundations, associations, etc.
•Received awards for her service to the
community
•Passion for libraries and education
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
City of
{ City of
Carlsbad
( City of
Carlsbad
( City of
Carlsbad
THE ANN KULCHIN COURTYARD
•Signage will be created
•Architectural design established in 2016
•Engaging entrance
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution approving the honorary
naming of the courtyard at the Carlsbad City
Library on Dove Lane (Dove Library) as the Ann
Kulchin Courtyard and execute an agreement
for the honorary naming with the Kulchin
family.
ITEM 16: LIBRARY COURTYARD NAMING
{ City of
Carlsbad