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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO -REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Charles McNeely, City Manager Subject: Resolution of the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San
Dept: City Manager's Office Bernardino establishing policies and
procedures for the naming of City parks,
Date: September 22, 2010 facilities and amenities.
M/CC Meeting Date: 10/4/2010
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
9/21/2010—Legislative Review Committee reviewed and recommends this item for Council
approval.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Contact person: Catherine Pritchett, Phone: 5122
Management Analyst II
Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Reso & Policy Ward: All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - STAFF REPORT
Subject:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino establishing policies
and procedures for the naming of City parks, facilities and amenities.
Background:
On March IS, 2010, the Mayor and Council approved a motion to refer the matter of developing a
policy for the naming of City Facilities to the Legislative Review Committee (LRC) for further
review. The Committee met on March 16th to discuss the development of a policy. At that
meeting, the Committee recommended that no action be taken to name any public park, facility, or
amenity until a formal policy has been adopted by the Mayor and Common Council; the Council
approved that recommendation on AprilSth.
At the March 16th meeting, the LRC also directed staff to review policies from other cities and to
draft a City policy for committee review. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Department currently have informal guidelines that were developed several years ago, but never
formally adopted. The policy drafted is a hybrid of the Parks guidelines and procedures used in
other cities.
It is important to note that Council Committee assignments changed in March of this year. To
avoid potential Brown Act violations, the matter was once again considered by the Mayor and
Common Council on July 6th and referred back to The Legislative Review Committee.
On September 21st, staff presented the LRC with a draft of the proposed policy. The general
purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines for the naming, or amending the name of, City
owned parks, facilities, and amenities. The policy includes a process to recognize employees,
elected officials, or other well deserved individuals, by naming a City owned facility in their honor.
In addition, the policy also addresses the naming of parks or facilities that are built as a condition
of development.
The policy requires nomination criterion that includes a justification for the naming, evidence of
community support, and public notification. Nomination Forms may be submitted to the City
Manager's Office by community groups, individuals, City staff or Elected Officials and reviewed
by appropriate City Commissions. For example, the Planning Commission may review building
dedication; the Parks Commission for playgrounds/community centers; or the Fire Commission for
fire stations. Recommendations made by the Commission will be referred to the Mayor and
Common Council for final approval.
This policy will be effective on the date it is approved by the Mayor and Common Council.
However, plans for future development, currently on file in the Community Development
Department with names exhibited in writing, are exempt from the provisions of this policy.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and
directed to execute on behalf of said City, the policies and procedures for the naming of City
parks, facilities and amenities, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth in length.
SECTION 2. This policy is hereby effective upon the execution date of said resolution.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
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CITY PARKS, FACILITIES AND AMENITIES.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
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and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a
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meeting thereof, held on the
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day of
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ABSENT
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SHORETT
KELLEY
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Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
NAMING OF CITY PARKS. FACILITIES AND AMENITIES POLICY
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines and a uniform policy for naming, or amending the name of, City owned
property, and property dedicated to the City for public purposes, subject to approval of the
Mayor and Common Council. This policy shall apply to City owned parks, facilities, or
amenities, or other recreational facilities, hereby referred to as "facility or facilities". The intent
of this policy is to provide an exclusive process by which naming public facilities will be
adhered to.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Facility classifications in order of significance:
Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and
managed by the City and used for public recreation purposes.
Public Facility - a City owned structure within a park used for public recreation
purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: community centers, aquatic centers,
or amphitheaters.
Amenity - a smaller, support facility that is located within a City owned building or park
or is part of a City recreation facility. Examples include but are not limited to: picnic
pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, monuments, walkways, or gardens.
POLICY:
1. Recommendations may be submitted by community groups, individuals, City staff or Elected
Officials by submitting a Nomination Form (Attachment A) to the City Manager's Office.
2. Recommendations shall be submitted in writing, and shall be given equal consideration
without regard to the source of the nomination.
3. To show substantial community support, the recommendation shall be accompanied by a
petition with a minimum of 100 signatures of support.
4. The Nomination Form shall first be considered at a publicly noticed meeting of an identified
City Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and
Common Council, who shall exercise final authority in regard to the naming.
5. The naming of any City facility is intended to be an act in perpetuity. Facilities which already
bear the name of an individual shall not be considered for re-naming, in order to uphold the
original intent of honor and respect, unless substantial evidence supports the findings that the
individual was falsely credited with the honor for which the facility was named, or that the
name now tarnishes the good name of the City. Any such cause for renaming shall be
referred by the City Manager's Office to the Legislative Review Committee where such
evidence shall be evaluated before the request is referred to the Mayor and Common Council.
Currently named facilities are listed in Attachment B.
6. As provided in City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Public Recreational Facility
Permit - Section 18, sports leagues may, with the advanced written approval of the Director
of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, place upon the premises approved signs, bill
boards, banners, posters or advertising of products or services related to League's operations
and needs.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
The selection of a name for any City park, public facility, or amenity must meet one or more of
the following criteria:
1. The name of an identifiable geographic location or a name that provides a link to City,
County, State, or National heritage or development shall be used whenever possible.
2. The name of an individual may be used, living or dead, provided that individual has
contributed significantly to the quality of life for San Bernardino residents through 20 years
or more of community service. The individual must be identified as a City of San
Bernardino resident, a member of a San Bernardino service organization, or employed within
the City during his/her community or public service.
3. The name of an individual, organization or business may be used if there has been a
significant contribution towards the cost of providing the facility. "Significant" is defined as
providing funding for the total cost of the facility to be named, or providing funding for that
portion of the total cost which would not have been available from any other source (such as
federal/state loans or appropriations, bond issues, etc.). In such circumstances, the
contribution and the naming of the facility may be recognized through a formal agreement
approved by the Mayor and Common Council.
4. Property or open space that is dedicated to the City as a condition of development shall not
be named based on payment or cost, but may be named pursuant to any other provision of
this policy.
5. The name of a City employee may be used, regardless of length of City service, if
performance of City service caused, or significantly contributed to the death, serious illness,
or disability of said employee; or if said employee performed pioneering, breakthrough, or
lifesaving measures on behalf of the City.
6. The City of San Bernardino shall not name any facility in honor of an individual or
organization which promotes, supports, or produces products which may be detrimental to
the public health, safety or well-being, or which are not intended for consumption or use by
mmors.
7. The Mayor and Common Council shall exercise final authority in the naming of all parks,
public facilities, and amenities within the City of San Bernardino.
PROCESS:
1. Requests for naming facilities shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager's Office on
the approved nomination form.
2. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall verify the information on the nomination form,
and use his/her discretion to refer such requests to the appropriate City Commission. The
Commission shall be determined by the type of facility being named. (Example: parks,
community centers and playgrounds shall be referred to the Parks Commission; City owned
buildings shall be referred to the Planning Commission; a Fire Station shall be referred to the
Fire Commission, etc.). City staff shall present the Nomination Forms to the Commission for
consideration.
3. In accordance with the selection criteria stated in this policy, the Commission shall consider
each submitted request in a public meeting prior to making a recommendation to the Mayor
and Council.
4. City Staff shall prepare the necessary documents (Resolution, Staff Report, etc.) to present
the recommendation to the Council for final approval.
5. If a recommended name is rejected by a majority of the Common Council, the process shall
be referred back to the originating City Commission for reconsideration.
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES & AMENITIES
1. Nominator Name:
2. Address:
3. Phone (daytime):
(evening or cell):
5. What Group (if any) does the Nominator represent?
6. Email Address:
7. Recommended Site & Location:
8. Is this Parli Currently Named? If yes, please state:
9. Recommended Name:
8. Petition with 100 signatures is attached showing community support: Yes_ No
9. Please discuss the reason for this nomination as it relates to criteria in Policy (additional
supportive information, photos, or articles may be attached):
Submit Form to:
City Manager's Office
300 N D Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-5122
I have received and read a copy of the City of San Bernardino Parks, Public Facilities, and
Amenities Naminz Policy. This nomination adheres to the criteria as outlined in the Policy. The
statements contained within this document are true, to the best of my knowledge.
Date
Signature of Nominator
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Al Guhin Park 3650 Little League Dr. 5
Anne Shirrells Park 1367 North California St. 6
Arrowhead Credit Union Park 280 South E Street 3
Blair Park 1466 W. Marshall Blvd. 5
Campo Santo Memorial Park 2651 "D" St 7
Chancellor's Park Kendall Avenue & Campus Pkwy 5
Center for Individual Develooment (C.LDT 8088 Palm Lane 1
Colony Park 153 E. Harwick Dr. and Weir Rd. 3
Del Rosa School Field 3395 N. Mountain Ave. 4
Del Valleio School Field (Sterling and Lynwood Ave.) 4
Delmann Heights Park 2969 N. Flores St. 6
Encanto Park 1180 W. 9th St. 6
Fifth Street Senior Center 600 W. 5th St. 1
Freddie Spellacy Park Ash & North Park Blvd. 5
Golden Valley School Field 3800 N. Waterman Ave. 4
Guadalupe Field 780 Roberds 1
Gutierrez Field (14th St. and Mt. Vernon Ave.) 6
Harrison Canyon Park (39th St. and Golden) 4
Horine Park 3145 Leroy/3150 Waterman Ave. 7
Hudson Park 4365 Park Dr. 5
Jack Reilly Park Norma Lane & Stephanie 5
La Plaza Park 685 Mt. Vernon Ave. 1
Littlefield/Shultis Park (Buckboard and Kendal Way) 5
Lytle Creek Park 380 S. "K" St. 3
Meadowbrook Fields 179 E. Rialto Ave. 1
Meadowbrook Park (2nd St. and Sierra Way) 1
Mill Park 503 E. Central 1
Newberry Park 560 Hill Dr. 4
Newmark Field 3898 Pershing (39th & Severence) 4
Nicholson Park 2750 2nd St. 6
Ninth Street Park 2931 Garner 1
No. Norton Neighborhood Ctr. 24424 Monterrey 1
Norton Gym/Galaxy Ballroom 1554 Art Townsend Dr, 1
Nunez Park 1717 W. 5th St. 1
Palm Field 888 E. 6tn St. 1
Perris Hill Park 607-1135 E. Highland Ave. 2
Perris Hill Senior Center 780 W. 21st St. 2
Pioneer Cemetery 211 E. 9th Street 1
Pioneer Park 565 "F" St. 1
Richardson School Field 455 S. "K" St. 3
Ronald Reagan Park Irvington & Chestnut 5
Ruben Campos Community Center 1717 W. 5th St. 3
Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center 222 N. Lugo 1
SB Soccer Complex 2500 East Pacific Ave. 7
Seccombe Lake Park 160 E. 5th St. 1
Sierra Park 3800 Sierra Way 4
Sonora Tot Lot 1286 Sonora St. 4
Speicher Park-(Patton South) 1535 N. Arden 7
Tom Gould Park 240 W. 40th St. 4
Tom Minor Park Irvington & Palm 5
Wildwood Park 536 E. 40th St. 4
Council Office Conference Room Esther Estrada Conference Room 2nd & D Street
City Hall Entrance Bench/Rose Garden Joan's Rose Garden 2nd & D Street
City Hall Entrance Lamp Post Dedicated to Marilyn Dixon 2nd & D Street
City Hall Entrance Sun Dial Dedicated to Sylvia Loza 2nd & D Street
ATTACHMENT B
CURRENTLY NAMED CITY PARKS, F ACIL TIES & AMENITIES
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