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Date:
I~ayor Evlyn Wil cox
!,'ayor's Offi ce
November 5, 1987
REC'D.-AllIU6cttiF.'. Speicher Park - Objectives of the
, 3speicher Park Task Force
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Synopsis of Previous Council ac:tion:
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Recommended motion:
Adopt resolution.
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Contact penon: Mayor Evl yn Wi' cox
Supporting data attached: Yes
Phone: 5051
Ward: Seventh Ward
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source: (ACCT. NO.)
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Finance:
Council Notes:
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Agenda Item NO.~
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STAFF REPORT
The idea of Speicher Park was conceived by friends and
business associates of Rick Speicher as a memorial to the
speicher family who died in an automobile accident in 1986.
A portion of Patton Park, approximately two acres, was
desiqnated for this purpose.
Durinq the early part of 1987, a task force was established
for the purpose of identifyinq and resolvinq community
concerns surroundinq the development of a park near San
Gorqonio Hiqh School. The task force worked cooperatively to
find solutions to meet the followinq objectives:
1. Hiqh/Low-Level Visibility
2. Security Liqhts & Park Siqns
3. Student Orientation
4. Police Street and Foot Patrol
5. Restrooms
6. Task Force Periodic Review
The attached resolution is beinq submitted
approval.
Attachments - Resolution
Members - Speicher Park Task Force
for formal
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO IMPLEMENTING THE
OBJECTIVES OF THE SPEICHER MEMORIAL PARK TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, Speicher Park was conceived as a memorial to the
Speicher family who died in an automobile accident in 1986; and
WHEREAS, the development of Speicher Park has been through
cooperation of City forces and community volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the community is concerned that the park maintain
the highest standards of security and beauty as a fitting and
lasting memorial to the Speicher family.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Common Council of the City of
San Bernardino do hereby resolve as a policy in the development
and operation of Speicher Park as follows:
1. The number and location of trees in the park will be
reduced from the original proposed 124 to the existing number of
65 to create an open and safe feeling in the park.
2. According to recognized park standards, lights and
appropriate signage will be strategically located to help make
the park a safe recreational area. All park lights will be
operated by photocell and will remain on from dusk until dawn.
3. The San Bernardino City Parks and Recreation Department
will offer their assistance in the development of a Student
Awareness Program regarding the purpose and usage of Speicher
Park.
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San Bernardino City Police Department will institute
heavy street and foot patrol with high visibility of motorcycle
and police car units, initially relying on an assigned unit for
the first thirty (30) days during the school schedule from noon
to park closing. A narcotics detail will be called in to monitor
any signs of developing drug problems.
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1 5. During the school week, the restrooms will only be
2 available to the public during park-staff working hours.
3 6. After park completion, the Task Force will meet
4 quarterly during the first year and on an as-needed basis
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6 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
7 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
8 Bernardino at a
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meeting thereof,
day of
, 1987, by the
following vote, to wit:
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ABSENT:
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
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Mayor of the City of San Bernardino
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