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Home My WebLink About39A - PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMINGREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 TITLE: PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2010-01 TO NAME THE PLAYGROUND AT ANGELS COMMUNITY PARK, LOCATED AT 914 WEST THIRD STREET, THE "VIRGINIA AVILA PLAYGROUND" CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 151 Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report and affirm the naming of the playground at Angels Community Park the Virginia Avila Playground (Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01). BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS ACTION On June 30, 2010, the Board of Recreation and Parks unanimously approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 by a vote of 4:0 (five absences) to name the playground at Angels Community Park the Virginia Avila Playground. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On July 26, 2010, the Planning Commission approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 by a vote of 7:0 naming the playground at Angels Community Park the Virginia Avila Playground at 914 West Third Street in the Open Space (O) zoning district. 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. AM. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency VF:rb of/reports/pfn10-01 Avila Park.cc Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation & Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report mm. Svcs. Agency 39A-1 39A-2 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JULY 26, 2010 TITLE: PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2010-01 TO NAME THE PLAYGROUND AT ANGELS COMMUNITY PARK, LOCATED AT 914 WEST THIRD STREET, THE "VIRGINIA AVILA PLAYGROUND" Prepared by Vince Fregoso Executive Director RECOMMENDED ACTION PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Set Public Hearing For DENIED ? Applicant's Request ? Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO 44-4-? ?76? Planning Managed Approve Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 naming the playground at Angels Community Park the Virginia Avila Playground.. BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS ACTION On June 30, 2010, the Board of Recreation and Parks unanimously approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 by a vote of 4:0 (five absences) to name the playground at Angels Community Park the Virginia Avila Playground. DISCUSSION On May 26, 2010, the Assistance League of Santa Ana submitted a letter to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency requesting that the playground at Angels Community Park be dedicated to and named after Mrs. Virginia Avila, who recently passed away (Exhibit 1). On June 7, 2010, the Flower Park Neighborhood Association submitted a letter supporting the request to name the playground after Virginia Avila (Exhibit 2). Virginia Avila was President of the Flower Park Neighborhood Association for over 15 years. She was a key member of the neighborhood who communicated regularly with the City on any issues or problems at Angels Community Park. She was very active and dedicated to her neighborhood, as well as the City, and strived to make improvements to the park and neighborhood that made both a safe place for children. She was active in getting the police to focus in her neighborhood and combat the drug and alcohol problems in the community. And, she was one of the leaders who convinced the California Angels baseball team to donate funds for the renovation of Flower Park, which was later renamed Angels Community Park. 3 3AA-3 Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 July 26, 2010 Page 2 Sections 33-5 and 33-6 of the Municipal Code govern the naming of streets and public facilities, including parks, park playgrounds and other recreational facilities. The code includes guidelines for the naming of these facilities and identifies policy guidelines for the naming of public facilities. In general, the naming of parks and public facilities should consider: 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. Analysis of the Issues Based on the guidelines established in the Municipal Code and in consideration of what would best identify the naming of the playground, the following analysis was considered for the naming of the playground. Existing Name: • Currently no name has been approved for the playground at Angels Community Park. 2. Proposed Name: • "Virginia Avila Playground" recognizes a community resident that made a significant contribution through her volunteer efforts that resulted in improvements to Angels Community Park. • Virginia Avila provided numerous volunteer hours towards the improvement of the park and seeing the park be used by the children. Further, she communicated regularly with staff to provide information on vandalism/misuse in the park and suggested improvements. • Virginia Avila was president of the Flower Park Neighborhood Association for numerous years and was one of the key individuals instrumental in obtaining funding to make a major renovation to the park. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the naming of the playground at Angels Community Park the "Virginia Avila Playground." 39A-4 Public Facilities Naming No. 2010-01 July 26, 2010 Page 3 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 (b)(3) under the General Rule Exemption. Environmental Review No. 2010-104 will be filed for this project. .ht-? ?-? Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation & Co munity Services S Vince Fre ICP Principal Planner VF:jm vdreports/pfn10-01 Avila Park.pc assistance league' Santa Ana May 26, 2010 Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director Parks, Recreation Community. Services Agency 20 Civic Center Plaza P. O. Box 1988, •M-.75 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Dear Mr. Mouet: Virginia Avila; the President of the Flower Street Neighborhood Association, was very active and dedicated, not only to her neighborhood, but to the City of Santa Ana Her tireless efforts transformed Angels Park into a safe place where children are able to play and enjoy the facility. The Assistance League of Santa Ana was a partner with Virginia, and the neighborhood association, in this transformation of the park. The Flower Street Park Neighborhood Association held monthly meetings at our facility on First Street. As you are aware, Mrs. Avila passed away in April. The Assistance League of Santa Ana would like to recognize Mrs. Avila for her efforts for Santa Ana The Chapter Board of the Assistance League of Santa Ana recommends that the City of Santa Ana dedicate the playground in Angels Park to Mrs. Avila by naming the playground "The Virginia Avila Playground". It would be a fine tribute to name the playground after Mrs. Avila - it would be a lasting remembrance for her family, and for the people of Santa Ana, and especially for those whose lives she has touched over the years. Sincerely, Margaret Hart President Exhlbit A 1037 West First Street, Santa Anti. Califnrnia 92703 ppEPAMONSCWpL SELL, DENTAL CENTER TttRIfTSMOP SEE tel 714.664.0547 tax 714.647.0209 www.assiatkids.org I 714.971.1523 I 714.835.6727 I 714.543.1120 I 714.664.0547 rederal Tax Identification Number: 95-2 1 2698 2 - EXHIBIT 1 t^A Is Flower Park Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, California 92702 June 7, 2010 Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director Santa Ana Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 1988 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Dear Mr. Mouet: The Assistance League Santa Ana recently sent you a letter regarding the naming of Angel Park playground after Virginia Avila, the former President of our neighborhood association. The leadership committee of the Flower Park Neighborhood met this past week to discuss the naming of the playground after Virginia Avila and we unanimously support this Idea. We would like to do this dedication to her for her efforts and support. She worked so hard for the neighborhood and the city of Santa Ana. We feel it will be a great remembrance for the neighborhood to honor her memory for all the great dedication she gave to the community. We would really appreciate this consideration. At the bottom of this letter, you will see the signature of each Board member agreeing for this recognizing of a grateful and generous Virginia Avila. She will be greatly missed. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Be Ct, I r 12 ?0f) Ge BaC vKC eL"QV6L ?- A,,& Nn'T p et Cz Beatriz Ponce 1102 W. 2nd Street #C Irma Garcia 1102 W. 2nd Street #B Beatriz Cuevas 1039 W. 3`d Street Trisha Torres 623 N. Bristol Street #71 Exhibit B Marie Ellen Perez 1005 W. 2nd St. EXHIBIT 2 39A-8