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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2004 0707 CC REG ITEM 09ITO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT The Honorable City Council T E IV q. _. Mary K. Lindley, Director of Community Services) DISCUSSION June 18, 2004 (Meeting of July 7, 2004) Consider a Name for the Undeveloped Park on the Corner of Magnolia and Charles Streets On June 7, 2004, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the naming of the undeveloped park on the southwest corner of Magnolia and Charles streets. The Commission is recommending that the park be named Magnolia Park. The City Council is being asked to approve the Commission's recommendation. The City of Moorpark has a Park Naming Policy (see Attachment A), which was last updated by the City Council in May 2003. In summary, the policy states that the Parks and Recreation Commission will 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 the street on which the park is located. In special circumstances, a park may be named to recognize a national or historical event, a local resident who has made significant contributions, or a state or national figure who has had a positive impact on the lives of Moorpark residents. In this circumstance, the Commission feels that the street name is attractive and desirable. Additionally, the Ventura County Fire District planted Magnolia trees along the parkway adjacent to their new Fire Station, which is also adjacent to the new park. City staff envisions planting several Magnolia trees in the new park to compliment the proposed name and theme of the street. The approved FY 04/05 budget includes $45,000 to perform the engineering and design phase of this project. Staff is scheduled to meet with a civil engineer to review the scope of work M: \MLindley \PARKS \magnolia Street Park naming ccagda.doc 000316 The Honorable City Council June 16, 2004 Page 2 involved in modifying Magnolia Street to expand the park area. Additionally, staff's intent is to extend the City's contract with the park planner, Jim Gilmore, currently serving as the project coordinator on the AVCP II project to assist with the design and construction plans for the proposed Magnolia Park. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the name of Magnolia Park. Attachment: Park Naming Policy M: \MLindley \PARKS \magnolia Street Park naming ccagda.doc ©0031'7 5/7/03 Attachment A 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. 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 local 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 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. 000318