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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 0804 CC REG ITEM 11I). ?PARK, CALIFC"`:' ' �. -Y Council Meetng • of - -� ,�. ITEM ACTION• � ,� /�.L�2i[QLCi iryr� 2 "x ea AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council �11 FROM: Christine Adams, Director of Community ServiceNV DATE: July 21, 1993 (Meeting of August 4, 1993) SUBJECT: Consider Adopting Policy for Naming and Renamin City Parke In 1990, the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed an issue to rename Paul Griffin, Sr. Park. Ultimately, the name was retained, however in the discussions regarding the park name, it was indicated at several instances that some sort of park naming policy should be established for the City. In May of 1992, City staff provided the Parks and Recreation Commission a staff report on adopting policy for naming and /or renaming parks in the city. At the May 8, 1992 meeting, the Commission approved a draft policy and resolution and recommended adoption by the City Council. A copy of the May 8, 1992 staff report is attached for your review. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed this item again on June 14, 1993 and reconfirmed the prior Commission's action. At this same meeting, the Commission appointed two members to evaluate the names of the Mountain Meadows area parks and provide some recommendations to the Commission at a future meeting. The Commission has indicated their concern over the confusion that the general public has regarding the two parks in the Mountain Meadows area (South Meadows and North Meadows Park). In addition, Community Services staff continue to get calls from the public requesting to reserve "Mountain Meadows Park ", which does not exist. In addition, the impending design and construction of a park site to the west of Arroyo West Elementary School, which was also officially named "West Meadows Park" when the other two parks in the Mountain Meadows area were named. This could add to this apparent confusion. These parks were named by resolution in 1986 (attached). 1 The City Council should confirm if there is interest among the Councilmembers in having the Parks and Recreation Commission study and recommend the renaming of the Mountain Meadows area parks. Staff would also recommend that if the City Council desires that a formal policy for naming parks be adopted, that staff work with the Parks and Recreation Commission to revise the recommended policy to simplify the content and language of the previously drafted policy. The staff report prepared by staff in 1992, identifies issues and concerns that the City Council may want to address when considering an edited policy on this matter. YIY,P4� 1) That the City Council direct the Parks and Recreation Commission to review and modify the draft policy regarding naming and renaming of city parks, with the goal of developing a clear and simple policy; and 2) Direct the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff whether or not to revisit t-ie names for the three neighborhood parks in Mountain Meadows. A�tachments: Staff Report and City Council action of June 16, 1986. Minute Actions from June 16, 1986. Resolution 86 -319 Staff Report and City Council Action of February 21, 1990. Staff Report and Parks and Recreation Commission action of May 8, 1992. N JAMES D. WEAK Mayor THOMAS C. FERGUSON Mayor Pro Tern ALBERT PRIETO Councilmember DANNY A. WOOLARD Councilmember LETA YANCY - SUTTON Councilmember DORIS D. BANKUS City Clerk THOMAS P. GENOVESE City Treasu(er T O FROM IDA-Jr E BACKGOURND: M V V�iY.,H.t�K �iEM 8 3 M EMO RAN D UM The Honorable City Council Thomas P. Genovese, Administrative Assistant'&*' June 11, 1986 Selection of Park Names STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J. KANE City Attorney RICHARD MORTON Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police At the March 17 regularly scheduled City Council meeting the City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission for (4) four park sites located in the City of Moorpark. The motion was to accept the name recommended for Peach Hill Park, however, the names given to the three 8 acre park sites located in PC -3 were referred back to the Parks and Recreation Commission. As noted on the attached memorandum to the City Council dated March 11, 1986, the Commission had selected the names of North Village Park, South Village Park and West Village Park for the three locations in question. After the review the City Council rejected the names recommended for the said park sites and requested the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider the possible use of names of founding fathers of the City for park names as well as names previously considered by the Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission re- evaluated the names originally chosen for the three park sites noted. The names recommended by the Commission are: North Meadows Park, South Meadows Park, and West Meadows Park. RECOMMENDATION: 1. To concurr with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the names of North Meadows Park, South Meadows Park, West Meadows Park for the three 8 acre park sites in PC -3. — -- - - - - -- - -- 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 The Honorable City Council Selection of Park names page 2 2. To pass by resolution the names of: Peach Hill Park - 10.0 acre park site located at Peach Hill Road and Christian Barrett Drive. North Meadows Park - 8 acre park site located on Mountain Meadow Drive in PC -3. South Meadows Park - 8 acre park site located on Tierra Rejada Road in PC -3. West Meadows Park - 8 acre park site located on Mountain Trail Street in PC -3. MOORPARK, CAt6FoRNIA ouncil Meeting 01 _198_L L J ACT!'7;•I, Z �--J- I By Zee^ 9 x RESOLUTION NO. 86- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NAMES OF PEACH HILL PARK, NORTH MEADOWS PARK, SOUTH MEADOWS PARK, AND WEST MEADOWS PARK FOR DESIGNATED PARK SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORPARK. WHEREAS, after consideration, the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended to the City Council the park names for the designated sites described below: PEACH HILL PARK - 10.0 acre park site located at Peach Hill Road and Christian Barrett Drive. NORTH MEADOWS PARK - 8.0 acre park site located on Mountain Meadow Drive in PC -3. SOUTH MEADOWS PARK - 8.0 acre park site located on Tierra Rejada Road in PC -3. WEST MEADOWS PARK - 8.0 acre park site located on `fountain Trail Street in PC -3. WHEREAS, the City Council, after careful review and consideration, has approved the recommended names for the above mentioned park sites. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SEC'T'ION 1. That the selected ,park name of PEACH !'J'A. PARK ae de51 {hated for th'- t").0 :1: rr ;)!t:-F: .1; 1* lni'.ite'c'. :)i .'t'•1C'1 yl i I ?[1 . ?I:C ..... 1 ,? ,.... 3arrett Drive (TR- 2865). SECTION Z. That the selected park name of NOPLH `tEU)OWS PAR, e designated for the 8.0 acre park site located on Mountain Meadow Drive: in (Tract 4001). SECTION 3. That the selected park name of SOUTH MEADOWS PARK be designated for 8.0 acre park site located on the south side of Terra Rejada Rd. in PC; -3 (Tract 4141) . SECTION 4. That the selected park name of WEST MEADOWS PARK be designated for the 8.0 acre park site located on the south west portion on Mountain Trail Street in PC -3. PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this of .June, 1986. Mayor of the City of Moorpark, California (SEAL) I,1 L Y I- IerK City Council Meeting June 16, 1986 AYES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton, Prieto, Woolard, Ferguson and Mayor Weak; NOES: None; ABSENT: None. 8.1, Resolution No. 86- , Authorizing the Placement and Maintenance of Stop Signs at Various Locations Within the Mountain Meadows Planned Community It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to July 7, 1986. �. J, Naming of Parks - Resolution No. 86 -319 The Administrative Assistant presented the staff report, dated June 11, 1986. It was moved by Councilmember Woolard, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson, motion carried that Resolution No. 86 -319, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NAMES OF PEACH HILL PARK, NORTH MEADOWS PARK, SOUTH MEADOWS PARK, AND WEST MEADOWS PARK FOR DESIGNATED PARK SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF MOORPARK be adopted, which motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Woolard, Ferguson and Mayor Weak; NOES: Councilmembers Yancy- Sutton and Prieto; ABSENT: None. 8.K. Resolution No. 86- , Denying the Application of Sun Exploration and Production Company ( Sun Oil) for Conditional Use Permit CUP -4502 (Continued from June 2, 1986) It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to June 23, 1986. 9. COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 9:.A. Councilmember Woolard requested a status report on the Moorpark Road closure. The City Manager indicated this would be discussed later in the meeting. 10. STAFF REPORTS - ACTION ITEMS 10. A.Tentative Tract No. PD -1041 (G No. 3963 and Planned De n Development COmnanv) ment Permit The City Manager briefed the Council and indicated this item had been ccpntinued from the June 2. 1986 Council Meetino. Councilmember Yancy- Sutton abstained from the discussion. It was noted that the concerns of the Council at that meeting have since been resolved. -11- PAUL W. LAW RASON, SCOTT MONTGOMER Mayor P o Tem ELOISE BROWN Councilrr ember CLINT HAR ER, Ph.D Council ember BERNARDO M. PERE" LILLIAN K City TO: MOORPARK ITEM D U M The Honorable City Council STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYL J.KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer FROM: Philip E. Newhouse, Director of Community Services DATE: February 13, 1990 SUBJECT: Consider Renaming Paul F. Griffin, Sr. Park At Council direction, this was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission discussed and considered renaming Paul E. Griffin, Sr. Park at their February 12, 1990, meeting. Testimony was received from Paul Griffin, Jr., who stated lie did not understand why Council was taking this action and was hurt by their request; Mrs. Leta Yancy- Sutton who stated she was instrumental in recommending the park's name and Council should retain the name; Mr. Jerry Straughan who stated if the name was changed, it would be a disservice to the community, count:i/ and Griffin family; Mrs Elaine Freeman who stated this item should be referred back to Council for further consideration; and Mr. Mark Beers who stated the Neighborhood Council /HOA considered naming of the park for three months and Pa,.il E. Griffin, Sr., was unanimously approved Commission comments were: improper for the City to take acknowledgement away after it was given; no reason to change name, however we do need a policy to name Parks; no justice to County or family by changing the name; surprised the item was referred to the Commission for consideration. After reviewing the public comments, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommends to the City Council that the naine of Griffin Park (Paul E. Griffin, Sr. P.wk) riot. he changed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. PEN:db Attachment: Item 9.A. 799 Moorparkc Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529 -6864 GRIFFTN.NME /PRAGENDA TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission 'JTEM (805) 529 -6864 FROM: Donald P. Reynolds Jr., MOORPARK DATE: May 8, z Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 799 Moorpark i; OQ ,.. TO: The Parks and Recreation Commission 'JTEM (805) 529 -6864 FROM: Donald P. Reynolds Jr., management Analyst` DATE: May 8, 1992 SUBJECT: Consider Renaming City Parks Attachment "A'l to this report presents the draft park naming and renaming policy established by staff pursuant to the Commission's direption of April 6, 1992. The following discussion will summprize the policy and the two attached exhibits which are part the proposed resolution to Council. Discussion Over the past year, the Commission has expressed a need to develop a policy which establishes a criteria for the naming and renaming of C ty parks. Staff has reported to the Commission the background of tie City history evolving in different park name creations, and concluded that standards must be established when City parks are named. If these standards are practiced, each new park will be named giving consideration to a specific criteria, and parks will only be renamed if the specific renaming criteria is found to be applicable. The attached resolution is the cover sheet for the details of a proposed park naming and renaming policy, which is actually presented in Exhibit "A!! to Attachment "A" of this report. This policy has three sections; 1) general procedures; 2) criteria for creating names for new City parks, and 3 ) a criteria for justifying the change of an existing name for a City park. Procedures are not expressed in a detailed format in this policy, because based on past history, the creation of each City park name assumed a different approach, based on the individual circumstances related to each park. By leaving this procedure in a general format, each Commission and Council will be capable of tailoring a procedure as needed to fit the occasion. A resolution with stringent requirements is subject to constant change, therefore, staff left this portion of the policy in general terms. The creation of new park names is to evaluated based on the criteria in part 4 of Exhibit "A!l to the policy. This criteria is very similar to the draft 1990 policy that the Commission oricrinally considered. The purpose is to have a standard criteria for the evaluation of each new park name creation. •'AUL 'N LAVvRASCN ,;;i .,,HN k .v CZNtAn , 1 1 d;. N 1. ^,;. W f'+ hE HNAHLO M I'k ;0 i i!OY t TALL! e .H. A,, , '''n 'yr" -. ,,rn:. imMmlK•r ..o,incilmemb-N r -vunoIMOri`!Y•r More importantly is the application of a standard criteria for the consideration of renaming a City park. It is expressed that this criteria described in part 5 of Exhibit "A" to the draft res lution, is to be included when the proposal to rename a City par is presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission. By manlating the inclusion of this criteria, the City can establish a firm standard that assures conformity now and in the future for this process. Las ly, Exhibit "B" to the draft resolution sets forth each park nam that is in existence today. If a park name does not appear on thic listing, then when applying this policy, it will be considered a name for a new City owned park. If the park name does appear on this listing, than the criteria for changing the existing park name will be applicable. Staff intentionally left off the park to be dev loped next to Virginia Colony, because no where in the City's fil s does the formal name appear. Also not included in the lis ing is the park to be developed at the Villa Campesina tract. If he Commission requests that the La Colonia Park, (as it is cur ently referred to) be added to the existing park names, then this can easily be accomplished. Tha the Parks and Recreation Commission consider the draft Park Nam ng and Renaming Policy presented in Attachment "A," and request tha staff place this policy on the next regularly scheduled Cou cil meeting and request Council adoption. Attachment "A" Draft Park Naming and Renaming Policy MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA P & R COMMISSION MTG OF ACTION: °t t ( w. f', t c • .., .x w, . t C4 h f) c,fJ BY ') ` s•.F: ., rk DRAFT RESOLUTION NUMBER 92- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY AND A CRITERIA FOR THE NAMING AND CHANGING OF NAMES OF CITY OWNED PARKS WHEREAS, The City of Moorpark will be developing several parks in the community over the next ten years nearing the completion of current plans for park development in the City, and; WHEREAS, the names given to proposed and existing parks need to be consistent with a standard criteria which takes into consideration the comprehensive needs associated with community use of each park, maximizes safety responses related to the geographical location of each city owned park, and creates a formal record in resolution format of each name assigned to a City park, and; WHEREAS, the names of City parks are occasionally in need of being changed for a variety of legitimate reasons, in which there is no current criteria for evaluating the needs to change City park names, and under what circumstances this change may take place, and; WHEREAS, occasionally, the City may wish to recognize distinguished individuals or families for their contribution to the City by naming a new City park in their name, or changing an existing name of a city park, and; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It shall be the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Commission, with input from the community and staff, to recommend to the Council names for the creation of new City owned parks, and justification and names for the Council's consideration of' changing the name of an existing City owned park. SECTION 2. That the Council may initiate a process for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider for the naming or renaming of a City owned park, but that this process may also be initiated by the community and /or the Parks and Recreation Commission. SECTION 3. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall rely on the guidance of the criteria established by this resolution in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, when evaluating each proposal to name a City park or to change an existing name of a City park; SECTION 4. The Council shall always reserve the right to approve and deny a Park and Recreation Commission recommendation for a park name, or the justification for changing the name of an exiting park in accordance with the policies and procedures pres nted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. SECTION 4. As of the date in which this policy becomes eff ctive, that all City park names shall be adopted in a format whi h establishes a resolution for a new park's name, or name cha e, as presented for the City's existing parks in Exhibit "B" att ched hereto. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of thi resolution and shall cause this resolution and its certification to be filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Moorpark. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 1992. Mayor ATTJST: Citl Clerk EXHIBIT "A" City Park Naming and Renaming Policy The following will outline City policy and general procedures for the purpose of creating names for new City owned parks, and in consideration of changing the name of an existing City park. 1. Rurpose The purpose of the City park naming and renaming policy is to establish a formal criteria for making evaluations of the merit of a proposed park name or renaming issue which is brought forward by a community member, staff, or an elected or appointed official that wishes to make a change to an existing name of a City, or create a name for a new City park. The detail of this policy will set forth a separate criteria for naming new parks, and for changing the name of an existing park. The procedure to be followed will be determined on a case by case basis, depending on the unique circumstances related to each park site presented for consideration. The intent of making this distinction is that the criteria for the creation of a name for a new park does not require the same types of consideration related specifically to changing an existing park name. 2. 4cope The following criteria is applicable to all City departments and offices responsible directly to the City Manager. It is also requested that the criteria established by this policy be followed by elected officials, appointed officials and members of the general public in Moorpark so that administrative conformity can be maintained. 3. General Procedures (Provisions The provisions detailed below should be followed if at all possible, or in lieu of these procedures, a written explanation justifying variation must be submitted in conjunction with the creation of a name for a new park, or for the renaming of an existing City park recommendation. Both creating a new name and proposing to change and the existing name of a park begin with the City Clerk and the Parks and Recreation Commission ( "Commission ") and end with the final adoption and /or denial by the City Council. Therefore, although the criteria is different, the general procedures will follow the same general pattern as follows; A. Proposed name submitted in writing to the City Clerk; B. Proposed name presented with an evaluation by staff to the Commission of the applicability of the proper criteria for naming or renaming City parks for approval or discussion of staff's recommendation. A copy of this report will be provided to City Council prior to the next scheduled Commission meeting; C. If approved by the Commission for further consideration, staff will then proceed to place this action on the next regular agenda of the City Council. If the City Council concurs that the applicable criteria has been appropriately evaluated and fulfilled, then the matter will be referred back to the Commission in order to develop a report which discusses specific alternatives for establishing a procedure by which the new name or creating a name for the City park will be established. If not approved, the matter is considered to be closed unless re- opened per the request of the Council; D. The procedure will then be established by the Commission, and this action will be provided to the Council for approval and or amendments; E. Staff will then proceed to carry out this procedure, reporting the results of the procedure to the Commission recommending three choices for the Commission's consideration. If the Council amends the Commission's proposed procedures, staff will inform the Commission of these changes. F. The Commission will then discuss these choices in a public hearing format, justify the reasons for the distinguishing between the three choices, (depending on the procedure) and submit a final recommendation for the park name or re- naming to the Council for approval along with the testimony from the hearing. G. The Council will then consider the Commission's recommendations and either adopt the recommendation by resolution, or request that staff or the Commission reconsider procedures which resulted in the recommendation. 4. criteria for Creating a Name for New City Parks A. Applicability In creating names for "new City owned parks," the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission will apply this part of the policy to any new City park that has not been developed in any way. Parks which have been remodeled or expanded, do not apply to this section of the policy. A park which has received a name, but has not been developed, is also not applicable to this portion of the policy. Please refer to part 115" of this policy if the park does not apply to the criteria established for "new City owned parks." B. Selecting a Name for a New City Owned Park The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposal to establish a name for a new City park: 1. The name of "Moorpark" where it is deemed important for civic or other reasons for a park to be identified with the City; 2. Names which a recognized common geographic, topographic, historical, street name, housing tract development name, or recognizable public facility, (such as a school, library or other reasonable facility name), associated with the community in which the park will be developed. A name of this type shall be evaluated against the existing and proposed parks in the general vicinity for the purpose of clarity and safety, prior to making a recommendation to the City Council for approval; 3. Names may be considered in the honor of an individual or family that has donated land or funds for the capital improvement, particularly if the name is set forth as a condition of the donation; 4. Names may be considered in honor of a person, persons, or family who have served the nation, State of California or the City in an exceptional and distinguished manner, and where such action is warranted by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance to the community; C. Names for new City owned parks will not be considered if any of the following circumstances apply, (not limited to this criteria, but subject to denial based on these considerations): 1. Named after living persons; 2. Named after a deceased person until one year has elapsed after their death. The intent of this "waiting period" is to ensure that the recognition of the subject deceased person stands the test of time. This will aid the decision making body to make a permanent decision; 3. Named after a person or family where an existing park already has recognized this person or family; 4. Named for a geographic location or landmark as described in 114.A.2.(b)" above, where this same name or a portion thereof, has been overly recognized in the same general community where the new park is to be located. The intent is to establish a unique name for each City park for the purposes of clarity between each City park's location for the purpose of added safety for emergency response vehicles, and for general applications giving the public directions, or directions to the park for the pick -up and delivery of children. 5. driteria for Renamina an Existing City Park A. Applicability The following criteria shall be used in the evaluation to of a proposal that requests that an existing park name be changed. Reference to this criteria in presenting the proposal to the decision making bodies is required. This criteria is applicable to parks that undergo substantial physical modifications, and to parks that were named in the past and have not been developed. The intent of this criteria is make the changing of a park name to be evaluated based on the merits set forth below. If this evaluation concludes that the park name should not be changed, staff will make this recommendation to the Commission pursuant to the general procedures outlined in part 113.B" above. B. Criteria for the Justification of Renaming an Existing City Park Renaming a City park has the potential to become a cumbersome and confusing endeavor, and when possible, should be avoided. With this understanding, the following criteria are presented as potential justifications to be used to support the change of an existing name for a City park; 1. If an existing name or names of City parks in the same general geographic location have a common and indistinguishable factor to their names, the names shall be considered for changing, if the change is proposed to be in the best interest of the community and public safety by making each park name unique and distinguishable; 2. Renaming a City park after a person or family that has contributed to the community will only be considered in conjunction with the criteria set forth in part 4 of this policy, and if no new parks are planned for development within the next five years; 3. When the name of a park is assigned more than five years before the development of that park, the original name can be reconsidered if proposed to the City Council for adoption within 90 days of the completion of the park's development; 4. When substantial physical changes are proposed to take place in an existing park which are different than the master plan for the original park development, a new name for the park can be considered based on those changes. C. Insufficient Justification for Renaming a City Park Insufficient justification for the changing the existing name of a City park shall not be limited to but may include the following criteria; 1. The overall benefit of the name change of the park to the Community; 2. The impact of the name change to future development associated with the general geographic area; 3. The financial feasibility of implementing the name change as far as changing road maps, directories, monument signs, and other related materials. 4. If the proposed change is for recognition of a person and or family, and the Commission and /or City Council does not agree that creating a new park name to replace an existing park name is the appropriate means by which to recognize that person or family for their contribution. EXHIBIT "B" The ollowing names of City parks are hereby adopted by resolution. By a opting a resolution stating the names of City Parks , a bench mark will be in place for the consideration of changing an existing name, of a City park, or creating a new name of a City park in the futulre . Therfore, existing names of the City's parks are hereby set forth in t is resolution as follows , ( proposed parks not listed have not yet been named) : Gene al Loca ion Assessor's Parcel Number Park Name 799 Moorpark Avenue 511-05-24/26 Community Center Beteen Moorpark High Sch1he ol , East of Tierra Rejda Bridge, adjacent to Simi Arroyo 506-01-28/64 Arroyo Vista Community Park Pep ermill St. 502-03-26/27/28/29 Buttercreek Park Har ester and TiOra Rejada Rd. 504-02-11 Glenwood Park Tiera Rejada and Mountain Trail St. 506-27-01 South Meadows Park Mountain Trail St. 505-243-095 West Meadows Park Moutain Meadows Dri e 506-20-03 North Meadows Park Peaq,h Hill Rd. and Christian Barret 507-01-01/02 Peach Hill Park Sprang Road South of' Peach Hill Rd. 507-12-15 Monte Vista Nature Park Hartford St. 514-03-07/24 Campus Park Collins Drive 514-24-08/09 Campus Canyon Park College View and Campus Park Dr. 514-11-01 Paul E. Griffin, Sr. Park recommendar- ic-I for -o—,je equipment-- for sca " d `ot lots , arjd on Un(Animiously (ipproved . F. C-21` --comr, -nda Staff f i ( on : Cons i--`er -)c -iur.norize staff *-o to cit", counc-` L 10 n . Don Reynolds , management Analyst , presented the staff report Mr . Reynolds reported that " La Colonia Park" has not been officially named by the City , and the Com.-iissiorl may want to consider naming the park after adoption of t h e Park Naming/Renaming Policy . Chairman Corzine and Commissioner Hall recommended adding into the policy provisions for holding a public hearing by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and Cit-v Council . Commissioner Stratton stated she was pleased with the policy outlined by staff . MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to follow the recommendations of staff with the amendment of adding public hearings for both the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council to the approval r ,Irocess . Unanimously approved. G. Design for the Dev-1opment of La Colonia Park . Staff Recommendation : Staff to survey community for feedback. Don Reynolds , Management Analyst , presented the staff report . instead of having a community survey done this Saturday by staff , Mr . Reynolds recommended mailing out a written survey first to all the residents in the La Colonia Park area . The survey shall be in Spanish and English . Regarding the issue of naming the park , Commissioner Hall recommended that staff contact Cabot , Cabot and Forbes for their input of a possible park name s--' P.ce they donated the land. Commissioner Thompson thought the park ' s name and the change of thc- name to "Los Angeles Place " should also he r.ar.f i,,art- of the survey . OTION: Commissioner Corzine moved and Commissioner Volke seconded a motion to allow c :-Ly st-iff to solicit Input from the surrcunding neighborhood '11,y mall , in Spanish and English, -I--IcIUd(,- rj(.)t on l:.'0 1 ( (""(' lopment ISSUeS but park DRAFT RESOLUTION NUMBER 92- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY AND A CRITERIA FOR THE NAMING AND CHANGING OF NAMES OF CITY OWNED PARKS WHEREAS, The City of Moorpark will be developing several parks in t e community over the next ten years nearing the completion of curr nt plans for park development in the City, and; WHEREAS, the names given to proposed and existing parks need to De consistent with a standard criteria which takes into consideration the comprehensive needs associated with community use of each park, maximizes safety responses related to the geographical location of each city owned park, and creates a formal record in resolution format of each name assigned to a City park, and; ; WHEREAS, the names of City parks are occasionally in need of bei q changed for a variety of legitimate reasons, in which there is n current criteria for evaluating the needs to change City park nam s, and under what circumstances this change may take place, and; WHEREAS, occasionally, the City may wish to recognize dis inquished individuals or families for their contribution to the Cit by naming a new City park in their name, or changing an exi ting name of a city park, and; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It shall be the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Commission, with input from the community and staff, to recommend to the Council names for the creation of new City owned parks, and justification and names for the Council's consideration of changing the name of an existing City owned park. SECTION 2. That the Council may initiate a process for the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider for the naming or renaming of a City owned park, but that this process may also be ini fated by the community and /or the Parks and Recreation Commission. I SECTION 3. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall rely on guidance of the criteria established by this resolution in Exh Jhe bit "A" attached hereto, when evaluating each proposal to name a C ty park or to change an existing name of a City park; SECTION 4. The Council shall always reserve the right to app ove and deny a Park and Recreation Commission recommendation :j -on r�.'COmrnerldJt : ��n -.'= _ - :,., •'��,... ...::. .'r_ .IE.° •�;lur �;:r,E�nC ` or :,�, ifa .:�� 10 t dIli ; ?1 tl :_.:? ,,1::.._ .:f:' "•:. ... Ui",ini!'.lousl`,/ ,t[): I r� _ :T'. ' :�t�l% E�E'C:U:nmCr:(_l.zt I --) n . Don '�eyrloIds, 'ian•age:nont = .rialyst presented the sta ff report. %Ir. -Reynolds reported that "La Colonia Park" '.:as not •:aeon of f icially named by the City, and the Commisc> ion may want to consider naming tl:e p a r at ter adoption of the Park Naming; Renaming Polic', Chairman Corzine and Ccrnmissioner Hall recommended adding into to policy provisions for holding a public hearing by both the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Commissioner Stratton stated she was pleased with the policy outlined by staff. OTION: Commissioner Hall moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to follow the recommendations of staff with the amendment of addinq public hearings for both the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council to the approval Orocess. Unanimously approved. C. Design for the Development of La Colonic Park. Staff Recommendation: Staff to survey community for feedback. Don Reynolds, Management Analyst, presented the staff report. instead of having a community :survey done this Saturday by staff, Mr. Reynolds recommended mailing out a written survey first to all the residents in the I,a Colonia Park area. The survey shall be in Spanish and Fnglish. Regarding the issue of naming the park, Commissioner Hall recommended that staff contact Cabot, Cabot and Forbes for their input of a possible park name _since they donated the land. Commissioner Thomp_:on thought. the park's name and the charge of th name to "Los Angeles Place" should also be made _ ;,.rrt_ of the : ;urvey. OTION: Commissioner Cor:,ir:e moved and Commissioner Volke econded a motion to al'_ow City sL-Iff to solicit input from q:he surrounding neight.- or"cod '--y m ;ii 1, in Spanish and Fnglish, d -o it ;clur.c nu only l:c- L;,,; cievE�lc�E�lnc nr. 1.13SUE's but par:•: has contributed to the community will only be considered in conjunction with the criteria set forth in part 4 of this policy, and if no new parks are planned for development within the next five years; 3. When the name of a park is assigned more than five years before the development of that park, the original name can be reconsidered if proposed to the City Council for adoption within 90 days of the completion of the park's development; 4. When substantial physical changes are proposed to take place in an existing park which are different than the master plan for the original park development, a new name for the park can be considered based on those changes. C. Insufficient Justification for Renaming a City Park Insufficient justification for the changing the existing name of a City park shall not be limited to but may include the following criteria; 1. The overall benefit of the name change of the park to the Community; 2. The impact of the name change to future development associated with the general geographic area; 3. The financial feasibility of implementing the name change as far as changing road maps, directories, monument signs, and other related materials. 4. If the proposed change is for recognition of a person and or family, and the Commission and /or City Council does not agree that creating a new park name to replace an existing park name is the appropriate means by which to recognize that person or family for their contribution. remodeled or expanded, do not apply to this section of the policy. A park which has received a name, but has not been developed, is also not applicable to this portion of the policy. Please refer to part 115" of this policy if the park does not apply to the criteria established for "new City owned parks." B. Selecting a Name for a New City Owned Park The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposal to establish a name for a new City park: 1. The name of "Moorpark" where it is deemed important for civic or other reasons for a park to be identified with the City; 2. Names which a recognized common geographic, topographic, historical, street name, housing tract development name, or recognizable public facility, (such as a school, library or other reasonable facility name), associated with the community in which the park will be developed. A name of this type shall be evaluated against the existing and proposed parks in the general vicinity for the purpose of clarity and safety, prior to making a recommendation to the City Council for approval; 3. Names may be considered in the honor of an individual or family that has donated land or funds for the capital improvement, particularly if the name is set forth as a condition of the donation; 4. Names may be considered in honor of a person, persons, or family who have served the nation, State of California or the City in an exceptional and distinguished manner, and where such action is warranted by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance to the community; C. Names for new City owned parks will not be considered if any of the following circumstances apply, (not limited to this criteria, but subject to denial based on these considerations): 1. Named after living persons; 2. Named after a deceased person until one year has elapsed after their death. The intent of this "waiting period" is to ensure that the recognition of the subject deceased person stands the test of time. This will aid the decision making body to make a nermanent decision; EXHIBIT "A" City Park Naming and Renaming Policy The following will outline City policy and general procedures for the purpose of creating names for new City owned parks, and in can ideration of changing the name of an existing City parx. 1. ur ose The purpose of the City park naming and renaming policy is to establish a formal criteria for making evaluations of the merit of a proposed park name or renaming issue which is brought forward by a community member, staff, or an elected or appointed official that wishes to make a change to an existing name of a City, or create a name for a new City park. 2. 3. The detail of this policy will set forth a separate criteria for naming new parks, and for changing the name of an existing park. The procedure to be followed will be determined on a case by case basis, depending on the unique circumstances related to each park site presented for consideration. The intent of making this distinction is that the criteria for the creation of a name for a new park does not require the same types of consideration related specifically to changing an existing park name. The following criteria is applicable to all City departments and offices responsible directly to the City Manager. It is also requested that the criteria established by this policy be followed by elected officials, appointed officials and members of the general public in Moorpark so that administrative conformity can be maintained. The provisions detailed below should be followed if at all possible, or in lieu of these procedures, a written explanation justifying variation must be submitted in conjunction with the creation of a name for a new park, or for the renaming of an existing City park recommendation. Both creating a new name and proposing to change and the existing name of a park begin with the City Clerk and the Parks and Recreation Commission ( "Commission ") and end with the final adoption and /or denial by the City Council. Therefore, although the criteria is different, the general procedures will follow the same general pattern as follows; A. Proposed name submitted in writing to the City Clerk; B. Proposed name presented with an evaluation by staff