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Home My WebLink About39A - RENAME WINDSOR PARKREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2008 TITLE: PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2008- 05 TO RENAME WINDSOR PARK PLAYGROUND TO TOM LAMERE PLAYGROUND - CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1S' Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report and affirm the renaming of Windsor Park Playground to Tom Lamere Playground (Public Facilities Naming No. 2008- 05) . BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS ACTION Recommended that the Planning Commission renaming of Windsor Park Playground to Tom 6:0 at their February 20, 2008 meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION and City Council approve the Lamere Playground by a vote of On April 28, 2008, the Planning Commission approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-05 renaming Windsor Park Playground to Tom Lamere Playground at 1915 West La Verne Avenue by a vote of 6:0 (Alderete absent). The Planning Commission made no changes to the name change identified in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. J M. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency ME:rb me/report/pfn08-OS Lamere Playground.cc u~ Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Rec. & Comm. Svcs.~Ayg~ency ` ~ 39A-1 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: APRIL 28, 2008 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC FACILITIES NO. 2008-05 TO RENAME WINDSOR PARK PLAYGROUND TO TOM LAMERE PLAYGROUND Prepared by Marvin Ellenbecker Executive Director RECOMMENDED ACTION Planning Manager Approve Public Facilities Naming No Playground to Tom Lamere Playground. Board of Recreation and Parks Action 2008-05 renaming Windsor Park Recommended that the Planning Commission and City Council approve the renaming of Windsor Park Playground to Tom Lamere Playground by a vote of 6:0 at their February 20, 2008 meeting. DISCUSSION Windsor Park is a neighborhood serving park that is adjacent to Jackson School and is located within the Windsor Village Neighborhood (Exhibit 1). In 2007, a new children's playground was installed to enhance the park. The playground is located north of the La Verne Avenue parking lot between the ball field and tennis courts (Exhibit 2). On January 12, 2008, the Windsor Village Neighborhood Association submitted a letter to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency requesting the playground at Windsor Park be named after Tom Lamere, a Windsor Village Neighborhood resident who passed away in November 2007 (Exhibit 3) . Tom Lamere had been an active member of the Windsor Village Neighborhood Association and communicated regularly to the agency on issues and problems at Windsor Park. He walked the park frequently and was instrumental in supporting the need for improvements to the park. He was successful in obtaining a new park sign and security/parking lot lighting and assisted staff in processing the EXHIBIT A PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ^ As Recommended NAMING ^ As Amended ^ Set Public Hearing For DENIED D Applicant's Request ^ Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO 39A-2 Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-05 April 28, 2008 Page 2 approval of the cell tower improvements in the park and renovation of the parking lot. He also was active on committees to obtain funding, donations and volunteer recruitment to build the new playground in Windsor Park. Analysis of the Issues Sections 33-5 and 33-6 of the Municipal Code govern the naming of streets and public facilities, including parks and park playgrounds. The code includes guidelines for the naming of these facilities and identifies policy guidelines (Exhibit 4). In general, the naming of parks and facilities should consider: 1. A name which serves to identify the location of the subject area. 2. A name which references the history of the site or area. 3. A name which identifies a person or family which made extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the improvement of the public facility. 4. A name which recognizes a person or family who made a significant contribution to the well being of the city, including city council, commissioners, officers and employees of the city, but not anyone who currently holds such position. Based on the guidelines established in the Municipal Code and in consideration of what would best identify the naming of facilities, the following analysis was determined on the suggested name. 1. Existing Name: • Currently no name has been approved for the new playground at Windsor Park. 2. Proposed Name: • "Tom Lamere Playground" recognizes a community resident that has made a significant contribution through his volunteer efforts toward the improvement of Windsor Park. • Tom Lamere provided numerous volunteer hours, enjoyed walking through the park and seeing the park used by special organizations and children, communicated regularly with staff to provide information on vandalism in the park and suggested park improvements. 39A-3 Public Facilities Naming No. 2008-05 April 28, 2008 Page 3 • Regularly attended neighborhood meetings and was one of the key individuals who was instrumental in making the Windsor Park Volunteer Playground Build Day successful, along with other improvements in the park. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15061(3) under the General Rule Exemption. Environmental Review No. 2008-89 will be filed for this project. :- O.rw-~--• ~ ~~ Marvin Ellenbecker Vince Fregos AI Landscape Development Associate Principal P1 r ME:jm me/report/pfn08-OS Lamere Playground.pc 39A-4 Ciry / o/ Fountain / Valley Al GENERAL AGRICULTURAL -B PARKING MODIFICATION Ct COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL C1-MD COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL-MUSEUM DISTRICT C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL C3 CENTRAL BUSINESS C3-A CENTRAL BUSINESS-ARTISTS' VILLAGE C4 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER CS ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL CR COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL C-SM SOUTH MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL DISTRICT -F FLOOR AREA RATIO GC GOVERNMENT CENTER M1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL M2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL MO MILITARY OPERATIONS O OPEN SPACE -OZ OVERLAY ZONE P PROFESSIONAL PCD PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R1 C5 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE R2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE R3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE R4 SUBURBAN APARTMENT RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE SD SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT SP SPECIFIC PLAN PARK FACILITY NAMING 08-5 ~ g'' WINDSOR PARK ` LAMERE PLAYGROUND ~ 2915 WEST LA VERNE AVENUE - - =sooFEEr 1" = 1000 FEET P L A N N I N G A N D B U I L D I N G A G E N C Y VICINITY MAP 3 €X,~-II~J,T 1 N/hfN M OM~~ ~'O~~J''I~ WINDSOR PARK 2916 W, l.aVerne EXHIBI'T' 2 39A-6 Nfinis~r Y Neigl~w~ Ils~iaU~ President Pat Michel Vice-president Hank Burton January 12, 2008 Parks and Recreation City of Santa Ana Mr. Ron Ono and Members You have probably already been informed of Tom Lamere's passing in November 2007. Tom was a respected and much loved founding member of the Windsor Village Neighborhood Association, and his gentle presence is sorely missed. Besides Windsor Village, Tom was a member and contributor of numerous other Santa Ana organizations, but as a member of Windsor Village, Windsor Park held a special place in his heart. He used to say that from his front door he could look straight across with a perfect view of the entire park. Just about daily, he would walk over and assess what needed to be taken care of. He would then contact the necessary agencies and get the jobs done. From me, he received the title, "Keeper of the Park." In 2007, Tom was also part of the team that helped install the children's playground. 'Because of this, because of all he accomplished, and especially because of his fondness for Windsor Park, the members of the Windsor Village Neighborhood Association can think of no better way to honor Tom's memory than by dedicating the children's playground to him, by the installation of a plaque signifying such. We appreciate your consideration of this matter and we look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, ;~', . PARK FACILITY NAMING 08-5 E~F~j~T Sec. 33-5. Names of streets aad other public facilities-Submittal of requests. Requests for the naming or renaming of streets, public buildings, parks or recreational facilities owned or controlled by the city, except proposals initiated by the city council or the plarming commission, shall be submitted in writing to the dirator of planning and development services. (Ord. No. NS-1683, § 1, 6-20-83) Sec. 33-6. Same-Decision by plaaeing commission. lie building, park or recreational facility All ~ for the naming a renaming of any public street, pub shall be referred to the planning commission for determination. The planning comrnissioa may approve the name proposed, approve it with modifications or approve a different name. In ruching its decision the planning commission shall give consideration to the following policy guidelines: (a) Any street which is a continuation of, or approximately the continuation of, any existing street should be given the same name as the already existing street, in the absence of other overriding considerations. (b) Streets and other public facilities should not be given names which would cause confusion with other streets or public facilities. {c) Names which achieve any of the following purposes should be Promoted (1) A name which serves to identify the location of the subject by refernoe to distinct geographic, environmental or development features in the immediate as+ea.. (2) A name which references the history of the subject site or its immediate area. (3) A name which identifies a person or family which made an extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the construction or improvement of the subject public facility. (4) A name which recognizes a person or family who made a distinct, ~gntficant contribution to the well-being of the city, including past mayors, council members, board or commission members, officers or employees of the city, but not anyone who currently holds any such position. (Ord. No. NS-1683, § 2, 6-20-83) PARK FACILITY NAMING 08-5 EXHIBIT 4 39A-8