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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2003 0507 CC REG ITEM 09EMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services ... DATE: April 17, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 7, 2003) SUBJECT: Consider Renaming Paul E. Griffin Park and Approve Park Naming Policy Revisions BACKGROUND The City Council is being asked to consider changing the name of Paul E. Griffin Park (generally referred to as Griffin Park) to College View Park. Additionally, the Council is asked to adopt revisions to the City's Park Naming Policy. Griffin Park was built prior to the City's incorporation (approximately 1980) and it was named after the developer who built the adjacent residential tract (Griffin Homes). Its name was recommended by the neighborhood council in place at the time and approved by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. DISCUSSION The City has shown a deference for using an individual's name on a City facility, park, or street. When the Council has elected to use an individual's name, it has done so only in cases where an individual has made a significant contribution benefiting the quality of live in Moorpark. Examples include Miller Park, named after Bart and Vernice Miller who volunteered years of service through numerous community civic organizations. The recent renaming of Liberty Bell Road to Leta Yancy Lane recognized Ms. Yancy's years of service to the community of Moorpark and service on the City's first Council. In staff's opinion, Mr. Griffin's contributions do not meet the criteria used in the aforementioned cases. =IMk' Honorable City Council May 7, 2003 Page 2 Since the use of Paul E. Griffin sets a precedence not established by the City, that of using a developers name for the name of a designated City facility, staff proposes that the City Council rename the Park. The name proposed for Council consideration is College View Park. The Park is located at the corner of Campus Park Drive and what was once called College View Street. College View Street was converted into the Park's parking lot when the freeway connection was constructed and portions of Los Angeles Avenue were abandoned. The name College View reflects the location of the park and its proximity to Moorpark College. In 2001, a previous Parks and Recreation Commission discussed renaming Griffin Park. Their recommendation was to retain the existing name on a vote of 3 to 1 (one commissioner was absent). The matter was not brought forward to the City Council at that time. The Council's options on this matter include: retaining the existing name; elect to adopt the new proposed name, College View Park; or select another name. In the event the Council elects to rename the park College View Park, staff has prepared the necessary Resolution adopting the new name (Attachment A). The City will also need to replace the monument sign to reflect the new name. If approved, the purchase of a new park monument sign will be added to the FY 03/04 budget. Park Naming Policy To ensure that the Council's practice of reserving the use of an individual's name for instances when an individual has made significant contributions towards the community and, through community service have enhanced the quality of life in Moorpark, staff proposes revisions to the City's Park Naming policy. The proposed revision to the Park Naming Policy are shown in legislative format on Attachment B for Council consideration and approval. If the Council elects to approve the proposed revised policy, it is recommended that staff be directed to add the Park Naming Policy to the Council Policies the next time it is brought before the Council for changes. The City's existing Park Naming Policy was last approved by the City Council in 1994. In summary, the policy states M:\MLindley\PARKS \park name policy ccagdl.doc 000042 Honorable City Council May 7, 2003 Page 3 that the Parks and Recreation Commission consider park names and forward a recommendation to the City Council. Names may be selected that identify the geographic location of the new park, or when possible, the street on which the park is located. In special circumstances, the park may be named to recognize a national or historical event. The policy is silent on naming parks after people. Names proposed by the Commission will be considered by the City Council. The approved name will be adopted in the form of a Council resolution. The Parks and Recreation Commission's last action on this issue was June 2, 2002. At that time they voted to recommend that language be added that would specify terms under which naming a park after an individual would be appropriate. The Commission did not have an opportunity to vote on the specific language changes, but staff has attempted to draft a revised policy based on their input. In summary, it would allow a park to be named after Moorpark residents who have made significant contributions by enhancing or improving the quality of life in Moorpark (such as Mr. and Mrs. Miller and the naming of Miller Park) or prominent state and national leaders who have made a positive impact on the lives of Moorpark residents. STAFF RECOMMNDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2003 -_, renaming Paul E. Griffin Park to College View Park (Attachment A), approve the revised Park Naming Policy (Attachment B), and direct staff to add the newly approved policy to the Council Policies. M:\MLindley\PARKS \park name policy ccagdl.doc 0 O Zi ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF PAUL E. GRIFFIN PARK TO COLLEGE VIEW PARK. WHEREAS, on August 10, 1994, the City Council adopted the Park Naming Policy; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2003, the City Council approved the revised Park Naming Policy; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2003, staff's recommendation for the renaming of Paul E. Griffin Park was presented to the City Council for consideration. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Paul E. Griffin Park shall be renamed College View Park. SECTION 2. In accordance with Government Code Section 34092, the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original Resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2003. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk ATTACHMENT B PROPOSED PARK NAMING POLICY REVISIONS 1. The City Council will direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to make recommendations on names for all new park projects during or before park construction. 2. City parks may be named in a manner which identifies the geographic location of each park. Where= pessible- The name of a street, or the street upon which the park is located, may be part of the park name. In special circumstances, parks may be named for individuals under the following conditions: for a City of Moorpark resident who has made significant contributions that enhance and improve the quality of life in Moorpark, or a prominent state or national figure who has had a positive impact on the lives of Moorpark residents. Park names may eeald be designated to recognize a national or historical event. 3. The City Council will consider the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendations and will adopt the chosen park name by resolution. M:\MLindley\PARKS \park name policy ccagdl.doc 000045