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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.C- Council Office DOC ID: 1447 B CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO—REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Report/Information From: Jorge Carlos M/CC Meeting Date: 12/19/2011 Prepared by: Cheryl Weeks, (909) 384-5188 Dept: Council Office Ward(s): 1 Subject: Renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field Financial Impact: None Motion: Rename Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field. Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 12/06/2011 The Board of Water Commission unanimously approved the renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field. 10/20/2011 The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field. Background: Per Resolution 2010-342, Mr. Eduardo Naredo, President of the Inland Empire Pony League submitted over 200 signatures from residents in support of renaming Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field. Supporting Documents: Art Solis Park (PDF) Art Solis Park Back Up (PDF) Art Solis Park Back Up Parks(PDF) L Updated: 12/14/2011 by Linda Sutherland B PacketPg. 205 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS STACEY R.ALDSTADT Gernuall TONI CALLICOTT 4 5Ph H�k�9 ROBIN L,Of AgMA President p �, Deputy General Manager MATTHEW H.LITCHFIELD,P.E. Commissioners .F. 2 Director of Water Utility B.WARREN COCKE p p JOHN A CLAUS NORINE 1.MILLER Director of Water Reclamation LOUIS A.FERNANDEZ -. DON SHACKELFORD WAYNE HENDRIX Director of Finance 9TRR ID VALERIE HOUSEL p Director of Environmental& at Regulatory Compliance LL "Trusted, Quality.Servicesince 1905" a 0 N tf December 6,2011 o= TO o z 1 a o v v zc d m LL Councilwoman Virginia Marquez = ,x o —E� City of San Bernardino Municipal ' 300 North D Street co m San Bernardino,CA 92418 d Dear Councilwoman Marquez: v iS At the regular meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of San Bernardino held on Tuesday,December 6,2011,it was unanimously voted to approve the renaming of Palm Field to the Arthur Solis Memorial Park. Please don't hesitate to contact me at(909) 384-7210 should you have questions. A a Sincerely, N 0 rn City of San Bernardino a Board of Water Commissioners c d U Q Robin L. Ohama Deputy City Clerk& Ex-officio Secretary als o.. 300 North"Da Street, San Bernardino, California 92418 P.O. Box 710, 92402 Phone: (909)384-5141 FACSIMILE NUMBERS: Administration:(909)384.5215 Engineering:(909)384-5532 Customer Service:(909)354-7211 Corporate Yards:(909)384.5260 Water Reclamation Plant:(909)384-5258 PacketPg. 206 [^ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO v COUNCIL OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: CHARLES McNEELY, City Manager d FROM: VIRGINIA MARQUEZ, is"Ward Council Member y 0 SUBJECT: Renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Park r DATE: August 22, 2011 COPIES: File U. E a W Mr. Eduardo Naredo, President of the Inland Empire Pony League, has m submitted a petition with over 200 signatures from residents in support of renaming Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Park. N Arthur Solis loved kids and the great game of baseball. He and his wife Lupe were committed to getting as many kids involved in baseball as possible. Arthur also worked tirelessly to improve the condition of Palm Field. Arthur Solis was also a lifetime resident of the City of San Bernardino and veteran of the U.S. Marines. m Y I request the assistance of the City Manager's Office to begin the process to a rename the City Park, known as Palm Field, in honor of the late Arthur Solis. N o Thank you. a 4) d E L V r—' R VIRGIIVIi1AR JE 1st Ward C until Member Attachment(1 -Petition) U:COl IN(11,kM)?IOS:4l -Relining N PAIIn I icld Iv Nail(UwO,a McNcahq...C tix 09-2?-2011 c!x PacketPg.207 2010-342 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 LL of this policy is to provide an exclusive process by which naming public facilities will be adhered to. o w DEFINITION OF TERMS: Facility classifications in order of significance: 0 Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and managed by the City and used for public recreation purposes. LL E Public Facility - a City owned structure within a park used for public recreation a purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: community centers, aquatic centers, d E or amphitheaters. r c d K Amenity- a smaller, support facility that is located within a City owned building or park or is pan of a City recreation facility. Examples include but are not limited to: picnic pavilions,ball fields,playgrounds, monuments, walkways,or gardens. cc 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 m petition with a minimum of 100 signatures of support. '0 4. The Nomination Form shall first be considered at a publicly noticed meeting of an identified a City Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and A Common Council,who shall exercise final authority in regard to the naming. U) 5. The naming of any City facility is intended to be an act in perpetuity. Facilities which already a 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 E 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 1 g, 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. - t - Packet 7.C.b 2010-342 SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection of a name for any City park,public facility, or amenity must meet one or more of the following criteria: I. 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 U. Bernardino resident,a member of a San Bernardino service organization,or employed within n the City during his/her community or public service. y 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 r T= providing funding for the total cost of the facility to be named,or providing funding for that ¢ 0 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 d contribution and the naming of the facility may be recognized through a formal agreement U. E 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 CL be named based on payment or cost, but may be named pursuant to any other provision of E this policy. d 5. The name of a City employee may be used, regardless of length of City service, if tr 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 E organization which promotes, supports, or produces products which may be detrimental to the public health, safety or welt-being, or which are not intended for consumption or use by minors. a 7. The Mayor and Common Council shall exercise final authority in the naming of all parks, M Y public facilities,and amenities within the City of San Bernardino. R m Y PROCESS: m f. Requests for naming facilities shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager's Office on N the approved nomination form. o i 2. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall verify the information on the nomination form, U) 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. (Fxample: 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 z 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 referr ed back to the originating City Commission for reconsideration. -2- Packet Pg.209 7.C.b 2010-342 ATTACHMENT A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOMINATION FORM FORTHE NAMING OF CITY PARKS,FACILITIES&AMENITIES 1. Nominator Name: fA")O'CL �A� (�cYt�c�rd fit• �2�1i l 2. Address: �A p §),g c 5A LL 3. Phone(daytime): (evening or cell): n 5. What Group(if any)does the Nominator represent? N-Q vtnt 3 6. Email Address: p A! o iac 7. Recommended Site&Location: 0-)nn 6kS"0 ' 0 A ILA\C) 8. Is this Park Currently Named?If yes,please state: �O�i^(�p ���y�2�C� E 9. Recommended Name: 0rt flI31� 8. Petition with 100 signatures is attached showing community support:Yes2 No— CD 9. Please discuss the reason for this nomination as it relates to criteria in Policy (additional N supportive information,photos, or articles may be attached): ( o N1\ c c 1 ri n P � C-�1\ � � c1 � rA (` CAS a (�iClO V),,c- i\tzs m IL O Q \ C d Submit Form to: City Manager's Office 300 N D Street 6 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 Naming 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. Signature or ommator ate -3- PacketPg. 210 NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES&AMENITIES NJ MI 0,1 �0 ,0,� fill grim I TION FORM FOR TWE NAMING OF CITY PARKS,FACILITIES&AMENITIES ,.rte=..�-+�� _. _,�7,�-1�� • � -� In' trCa CC1 1r ATM PA NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARK$,FACILITIES&AMENITIES �!J � ' � 1, ►..:�� � .��, ��.�"'�!,! ® lM mall NOMINATION FORM FOR e OF 46 wl� If s � ■� "RY MEN III 11A'AW Diliiii� � life 7.C.b NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS, FACILITIES&AMENITIES ` T 1` N /) O V N t C it a 0 a m LL E 1 m E N d 7 n v v CL Y U A Y A a N O N C Q C d E _ m �S v Packet Pg. 215 7.C.b I RESOLUTION NO. 2010-342 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3 SAN BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS,FACILITIES AND AMENITIES. 4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE : 5 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: LL N 6 SECTION 1. That the City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and 0 7 directed to execute on behalf of said City, the policies and procedures for the naming of City 8 parks, facilities and amenities, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and o 9 incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth in length. ? v i- 10 e SECTION 2. This policy is hereby effective upon the execution date of said resolution. a it c 12 13 3 14 15 a a 16 /!/ - a 17 18 A 19 ll! 0 20 N 21 a E 23 a 24 25 26 27 28 Packet Pg. 216 7.C.b 2010-342 1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CfrY OF SAN 2 BERNARDINO ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NArVHNG OF CITY PARKS,FACILITIES AND AMENITIES. 3 4 1 HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor _g 5 and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a Joint Regular N 6 O meeting thereof, held on the 4th day of October , 2010, by the following 7 r 8 vote, to wit: o gCouncil Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT a_ d LL 10 MARQUEZ x E M a 11 DESJARDINS x E 12 BRINKER x 13 x SHORETT 14 x KELLEY 15 a 16 JOHNSON x J CL 17 MCCAMMACK x Y U M 18 m Rae gel G.Clark,City Clerk o 20 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this d day of October r vo 21 2010. a 22 E .r c J. Morris,Mayor a 24 City of San Bernardino roved as to Form: 25 Q 26 J es F. Penman, City Attomey Q 27 28 Packet Pg. 217 7.C.b 2010-342 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 v of this policy is to provide an exclusive process by which naming public facilities will be adhered to. T 0 DEFINITION OF TERMS: r Facility classifications in order of significance: a 0 Park - an officially recognized parcel of land dedicated to the City or owned and a managed by the City and used for public recreation purposes. LL E Public Facility - a City owned structure within a park used for public recreation a purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: community centers, aquatic centers, or amphitheaters. c m 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 3 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 m 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 n N City Commission. The Commission shall refer its recommendation to the Mayor and o 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 u 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 a 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. - 1 - Packet Pg. 218 7.C.b 2010-342 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 g or more of community service. The individual must be identified as a City of San d Bernardino resident,a member of a San Bernardino service organization, or employed within y the City during his/her community or public service. o 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 L 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. E A 4. Property or open space that is dedicated to the City as a condition of development shall not (L be named based on payment or cost, but may be named pursuant to any other provision of E this policy. c 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 minors. a T The Mayor and Common Council shall exercise final authority in the naming of all parks, Y public facilities,and amenities within the City of San Bernardino. m Y PROCESS: m CL I. Requests for naming facilities shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager's Office on T the approved nomination form. o 2. The City Manager, or his/her designee, shall verify the information on the nomination form, a 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, v community centers and playgrounds shall be referred to the Parks Commission; City owned E L buildings shall be referred to the Planning Commission;a Fire Station shall be referred to the A 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. -2- Packet Pg. 219 7.C.b 2010-342 ATTACHMENT A CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOMINATION FORM FOR THE NAMING OF CITY PARKS,FACILITIES&AMENITIES 1. Nominator Name: 2. Address: c d 3. Phone(daytime): (evening or cell): LL Mn 5. What Group(if any)does the Nominator represent? y 6. Email Address: 7. Recommended Site&Location: o a m LL 8. Is this Paris Currently Named?If yes,please state: E A CL 9. Recommended Name: v E 8. Petition with 100 signatures is attached showing community support:Yes_ No_ o: 9. Please discuss the reason for this nomination as it relates to criteria in Policy (additional N supportive information,photos,or articles may be attached): C7 `m v v CL Y U R m Y EL N_ O N C a d E Submit Form to: City Manager's Office 300 N D Street a San Bernardino,CA 92410 (909)384-5122 I have received and read a copy of the City of San Bemardino Parks Public Facilities, and Amenities NamingPolic . 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. Signature of ominator Date -3- Packet Vg. 220 7.C.b 2010-342 ATTACHMENT B CURRENTLY NAMED CITY PARKS,FACILTIES&AMENITIES iWwd .,. . 111,1WOrx At 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 e—' LL Center for Individual Development C.I.D. 8088 Palm Lane 1 m Colony Park 153 E.Harwiek Dr.and Weir Rd. 3 p Del Rosa School Field 3395 N.Mountain Ave. 4 rn Del Valle o School Field (Sterling and Lynwood Ave. 4 � Delmann Heights Park 2969 N.Flores St. 6 r Encanto Park 1 180 W,91ft St. 6 a Fifth Street Senior Center 600 W.5 St. 1 Freddie Spellacy Park Ash&North Park Blvd. 5 a m Golden Valley School Field 3800 N.Waterman Ave. 4 a Guadalupe Field 780 Roberds 1 E Gutierrez Field 14 St.and Mt.Vernon Ave. 6 m Harrison Canyon Park 39 St.and Golden 4 a m Horine Park 3145 Leroy/3 ISO Waterman Ave. 7 E Hudson Park 4365 Park Dr. 5 Jack Reilly Park Norma lane&Stephanie 5 a' La Plaza Park 685 Mt.Vernon Ave. I Littlefield/Shultis Park (Buckboard and Kendal Way) 5 aNi Lytle Creek Park 380 S."K"St. 3 rT Meadowbrook Fields 179 E.Rialto Ave. I `m Meadowbrook Park 2" St.and Siena Wa I Mill Park 503 E.Central 1 r` Newberry Park 560 Hill Dr. 4 v Newmark Field 3898 Pershto 39 &Severence 4 -- Nicholson Park 2750 2 St. 6 C- Ninth Street Park 2931 Garner 1 Y No.Norton Neighborhood Cur. 24424 Monterrey I Norton Gym/Galaxy Gym/Galaxy Ballroom 1554 Art Townsend Dr, I m Nunez Park 1717 W.P St. I i Palm Field 888 E.6 St. 1 p1°, Perris Hill Park 607-1135 E.Highland Ave. 2 Mn Perris Hill Scnior Center 780 W.21'SL 2 O Pioneer Cemetery 211 E.90 Street 1 rn Pioneer Park 565"F"St. I a Richardson School Field 455 S."K"St. 3 Ronald Reapn Park Irvin on&Chestnut 5 v Ruben Cam os Community Center 1717 W.5 St. 3 E Rudy Hcmandcz Communi Center 222 N.Lugo 1 v SB Soccer Complex 2500 East Pacific Ave. 7 Sceeombe Lake Park 160 E.V St. I a 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.40m St. 4 Tom Minor Park Irvin on&Palm 5 Wildwood Park 536 E.40' St. 4 Council Office Conference Room Esther Estrada Conference Room ---3;r&D Street City Hall Entrance Bench/Rose Garden Joan's Rose Garden 2nd&D Street City Hall Entrance Lamp Post Dedicated to Marilyn Dixon 2" &D Street City Hall Entrance Sun Dial Dedicated to Sylvia Lon 2"d&D Street -4- Packet Pg. 221 12/13/2011 12: 05 9093645160 PARKS & REC: : , PAGE Attn: Renee,Council Office Fax: 384-5105 From: Harriet Myers, Parks a Summary m Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on October 20, 2011 a 0 N L Commissioners Present: a 0 Aldasoro, D'Amico, Henderson,Jordan,Nash,Vega d VII. NEW BUSINESS £ A. Renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Park a m Mr. Edward Naredo of Inland Empire Pony League spoke on behalf of the group, The rou E group P c requested the renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field. Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and a motion was made as follows: N d 7 On Motion by Vice-Chairperson Aldasoro and seconded by D'Amico, the Commission supports the renaming of Palm Field to Arthur Solis Memorial Field, pending further investigation into the field's ownership by Tait Ecklund, Management Analyst, of the City Manager's Office. After ownership is determined, the item could be sent to Council for approval. Upon being put to a v vote,the motion passed 5-1. Commissioner Vega abstained from the vote. N Y t6 a c Y u m 00 Y L QL a N 0 U) t= c m E s u R Q Packet Pg. 222