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 installa...
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