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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Chas A. Kelley Subject: Naming of Parks in the
5`h Ward Council Member 5u' Ward
Dept: Council Office
Date: June 2, 2010
File:
MCC Date: June 7, 2010
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
04/05/2010 Item #25, Policy for Naming Public Facilities, Council Member
McCammack made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Kelley, that no action shall be taken to name any public
facility or amenity until a formal policy is adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council, except for those parks that have been
previously been named in the Fifth Ward by Council Member
Kelley.
Recommended Motion: That the following parks be named in the Fifth Ward: Dirk
Kempthome, Jack Hill, Evlyn Wilcox, Allen Gresham,
! Lyman/Rich (Amara M. Lyman/Charles C. Rich)
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Chas A. Kelley
5`h Ward Council Member
Contact Person: Chas A. Kelley
5 t Ward Council Member Phone: 5278
Supporting data attached: RFCA, Staff Report Ward(s): 5
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: None
Source: (Acct. No.) None
Acct. Description: None
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No. 28
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject:
Naming of Parks in the 5"' Ward
Backeround:
At the April 5, 2010 Mayor and Common Council Meeting, Item#25, "Policy for Naming Public
Facilities", Council Member McCammack made a substitute motion, seconded by Council
Member Kelley, that no action shall be taken to name any public facility or amenity until a
formal policy is adopted by the Mayor and Common Council, except for those parks that have
been previously been named in the Fifth Ward by Councilman Kelley. The motion passed.
The North End of our city is experiencing an expansion of housing development and as a result,
Council Member Kelley has negotiated parkland space with the developers in these new
neighborhoods.
As has been the past practice, the newest parks have been named for some of the most
distinguished citizens in our city and nation whose contributions have made a lasting impact for
all.
In naming the newest parks this tradition will be continued by recognizing individuals in our
community who have been pioneers in the founding of our city and who have been among the
first to make significant contributions in their respective fields serving the common good of all.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommendation:
That the following parks be named in the Fifth Ward:
Dirk Kempthorne
Jack Hill
Evlyn Wilcox
Allen Gresham
Lyman/Rich(Amasa M. Lyman/Charles C. Rich)
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ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL TO APPROVE NAMING OF
PARKS IN 5TH WARD:
12/19/05: Tom Minor Park approved
8/21/06: Norm Johnson Memorial Park approved
1/22/07: Naming of Freddie Spellacy, President Ronald Reagan,
and Jack Reilly parks approved
6/18/07: Veterans Park approved
3/15/10: Council Member Kelley stated that he would like the
name of Dick Kempthorne to be considered for one of the parks.
Motion approved that the matter of developing a formal policy for
naming public facilities be referred to the Legislative Review
Committee to work with staff to develop a formal policy for Mayor
and Common Council Approval
4/6/10: Motion approved that no action shall be taken to name any
public facility or amenity until a formal policy is adopted by the
Mayor and Common Council, except for those parks that have
previously been named in the Fifth Ward by Councilman Kelley.
(Brinker, Shorett and Johnson voted no)
According to James Funk, former Director of Development
Services, under the City's Specific Plan of Development, all parks
and streets around the university were to have a theme relative to
the university. One park was supposed to be named Regency Park;
however, it was renamed by Council member Kelley in honor of
Freddie Spellacy. Mr. Funk stated that he wasn't aware of the
name change until he received an invitation to attend the
dedication.
Mr. Funk also stated that there was supposed to be a Chancellor's
Park but he doesn't know if Mr. Kelley has another name for that
park since he knows that Mr. Kelley has renamed parks for various
people.
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