REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Referring a Recommendation to Name the Central Park Annex park site as “Bill Wilson, Jr. Park” to the Ad-Hoc Facilities Naming and Recognition Committee
Report
BACKGROUND
The Central Park Annex park site, located at 2902 Miles Drive, is a two-acre park site that was dedicated for public park use on March 22, 2018. The park features a large grass area, natural and drought tolerant landscaping, a picnic area, pathway lighting, age appropriate playgrounds for ages 2-5 and 6-12, a restroom building, and designated space for future creek trail alignment and bridge.
On February 20, 2018, the Parks & Recreation Commission discussed potential names for new park sites. After consideration of various names, the Commission recommended (Aye-6, No-0, Abstention-1) that Council refer the Commission’s request to the Ad Hoc Facilities Naming and Honorary Recognition Committee to consider naming the Central Park Annex the “Bill Wilson, Jr. Park.” for his dedication to youth and community service.
DISCUSSION
Under Council Policy No. 035 (Attachment 3), the Parks & Recreation Commission makes recommendations to Council for names of facilities relating to the commission’s purview. It has been the practice that the Council referred such recommendations to the Council Ad-Hoc Facility Naming and Honorary Recognition Committee. The Committee reviews all naming proposals and may make a recommendation to the full Council for final review and approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the current action. If the change in park name is approved by Council, the cost for purchase and installation of a new park sign would be approximately $5,000 and accounted in the Parks &Recreation Miscellaneous Park Improvement Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Recommend that Council Refer the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Name the Central Park Annex park site as the “Bill Wilson, Jr. Park” to the Ad-Hoc Facility Naming and Honorary Recognition Committee.
Staff
Reviewed by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes February 20, 2018
2. Biography of Bill Wilson
3. Council Policy No. 035