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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09- Parks, Recreation & Community Services °CITY OF SAN BERN. ADINO - REQUEST FAR COUNCIL ACTION From: ANNIE F. RAMOS, DIRECTOR Subject: BUCKBOARD PARK - NAME CHANGE TO "LITTLEFIELD-SHULTIS MEMORIAL PARK." Dept: PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES Date: MAY 24, 1993 Synopsis of Previous Council action: None. Recommended motion: That the name of Buckboard Park be officially changed to "Littlefield-Shultis Memorial Park." Signature Contact person: Annie F. Ramos Phone- 5030 Supporting data attached: Staff Report & Minutes Ward: 5 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct No.) (Acct Description) Finance: Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No. CITY OF SAN BERN, ADINO - REQUEST COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT BUCKBOARD PARR - NAME CHANGE TO "LITTLEFIELD-SHULTIS PARK." Buckboard Park, a 20 acre neighborhood park site located on Buckboard Road at Kendall Drive has been called by this unofficial name since the property was first purchased and dedicated for park purposes. The park was called "Buckboard" simply because of its location on Buckboard Road. At the May 20, 1993 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission, Chairperson Schuiling read a letter from Fifth Ward Councilman Tom Minor requesting that Buckboard Park be renamed "Littlefield-Shultis Memorial Park" in memory of former Police Officers, Tim Littlefield and Bob Shultis who were killed in the line of duty. The request was accompanied by a petition signed by 101 citizens in support of naming this park in memory of these two police officers who made the supreme sacrifice as they served to make the City of San Bernardino a safer and better place to live. After discussion, the Commission voted to support this request and to recommend to the Mayor and Common Council that the park be named "Littlefield-Shultis Memorial Park. " This motion is recorded in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission of May 20th, 1993, a copy of which is attached hereto. Department staff fully supports this name change and recommends that the request be approved. buckboard.park-u 5/24/93 75-0264 _ PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIOti CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO MAY 20, 1993 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Schuiling at 3 : 08 p.m. , May 20, 1993 in the Conference Room of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, 547 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California. FLAG SALUTE was led by Commissioner Potter. ROLL CALL was taken by Chairperson Schuiling. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairperson Schuiling; Commissioners Gonzalez, Fox, Lorenz, Roth, Cisneros, Sensintaffer and Potter COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Smith (Unexcused) STAFF PRESENT: Annie F. Ramos, Director; Ed Yelton, Park Superintendent; John Kramer, Recreation Superintendent; and Tom Boggs, Administrative Operations Supervisor APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Commissioner Fox, seconded by Commissioner Lorenz and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of April 15, 1993 as submitted. PROJECTS REPORT: Perris Hill Plunge Renovation Mr. Kramer reported that work on the renovation project is continuing on schedule. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for July 2, 1993 from 11: 30 a.m. - 12 : 30 p.m. Nunez Park Expansion Mr. Yelton reported that the Nunez Park project contractor problems have been solved and work is continuing to complete the project. Buckboard Park Mr. Yelton reported that contractor work and maintenance period have been completed. The park looks very good and the citizens of the neighborhood seem to be pleased with the new park. He said other amenities will be added as funds become available. Lighting at Anne Shirrells Park Mr. Kramer reported that lighting problems pointed out by Commissioner Smith have been checked out and corrective action has been taken. The lights are now working properly. Community C:enzers icenovatio�n Mr. Kramer reported that construction is underway to renovate community renters thrniicihnut, the city. It is estimated that the project will be completed by the end of August 1993 . RENAMING OF BUCKBOARD PARR Chairperson Schuiling presented a letter from 5th Ward Councilman Tom Minor and signed petitions from local citizens requesting that the Commission consider renaming Buckboard Park in memory of two (2) fallen police officers, Tim Littlefield and Bob Schultis. These officers were killed in the line of duty and the renaming of the park in their memory is a way to remember their ultimate sacrifice in making the City of San Bernardino a safer place to live. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners. Motion by Commissioner Lorenz, seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Mayor and Common Council that Buckboard Park be renamed Schultis-Littlefield Park in memory of former City Police Officers, Robert Schultis and Timothy Littlefield, who were killed in the line of duty. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Shuiling, Cisneros, Lorenz, Sensintaffer, Roth, Fox Gonzalez and Potter NAYS: None ABSENT: Smith PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Kramer announced the following programs and events and invited the Commissioners to participate if their schedules permit: * City Hall Open House - May 20, 1993 * Senior Brunch - Perris Hill Senior Center - May 23 , 1993 * Senior Brunch - 5th Street Center - June 12, 1993 * Arco District Track Meet - May 22 , 1993 * Annual Ludie Taylor Track Meet - June 12, 1993 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioners Attendance ADJOURNMENT At 4 : 06 p.m. , the meeting was adjourned to the Regular Monthly Meeting at 3 : 00 p.m. , June 17, 1993 in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Conference Room, 547 North Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California. TOM BOGGS ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR ADM/DOC MINUTES amt - 2 -