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HomeMy WebLinkAboutName Pedestrian Bridge - Honor J.MarmanSTAFF REPORT CITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEETING DATE PREPARED BY: REQUEST: Recommendation August 27, 2020 Jennifer Nelson, Management Analyst Consideration for approval to name the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park connecting to San Pascual Avenue in honor of former Parks and Recreation Commissioner and College of the Desert Coach, John Marman By Minute Motion, authorize the naming of the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park connecting to San Pascual Avenue the "John Marman Pedestrian Bridge". Strateqic Plan Approval to name the Civic Center Park pedestrian bridge does not tie into identified goals within the strategic plan. Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation At its June 16, 2020, special meeting (virtual) the Commission heard a recommendation from Commissioner Guyer to name the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park on San Pascual after long time resident, former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and College of the Desert staff member, Coach John Marman. Mr. Marman moved his wife Madonna and their three children to Palm Desert in 1969 and has been an integral part of the Palm Desert community for over 51 years. He is very passionate about the City's parks and recreation programs and in 1978 became a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission and served the community tirelessly for over 30 years in that capacity. Some of his proudest accomplishments were his involvement in the construction of Civic Center Park and the Community Center. Coach Marman volunteered his time with several other committees and boards within the Coachella Valley including Sister Cities Committee, the Open Space and the Palms to Pines Rotary Club, Desert Special Olympics, Palm Desert Historical Society, Palm Desert United Way and the Riverside County Fair Board, all for the betterment of the City and residents of the Coachella Valley. August 27, 2020 — STAFF REPORT Authorization to name the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park on San Pascual in honor of former Parks and Recreation Commissioner and College of the Desert Coach, John Marman Page 2 of 2 While giving back to his community serving with the City, this "local legend" as he has come 4o be known, was a full time teacher, Athletic Director, Division Chair, Faculty Senate President, member of the Alumni Foundation and Coach, including track and field, football and basketball, at College of the Desert (COD) from 1969 until 2002 when he retired. These are just a few of the many roles Coach Marman played at COD. Discussion In 2015, the City Council approved Resolution 2015-33 (copy attached) relating to Parks & Facility Naming. Within that resolution are various criteria for naming opportunities, including Item No. 5— An individual or family who contributed significantly to the community or the facility. Naming the pedestrian bridge in Civic Center Park after John Marman as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission meets the criteria listed within Resolution 2015-33 and staff is recommending approval of this request. Fiscal Analvsis Other than the cost of a naming plaque, the above request will not have any impact on the FY 2020/2021 budget. LEGAL REVIEW N/A DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Z�as..�S't�.�d�i[ Ryan Stendell Robert W. Hargreaves Director of Community City Attorney Development City Manager, Lauri Aylaian: �� �a,,,r.�"?'%?. ?'j?on2G Janet M. Moore Director of Finance ; ,,, ,�., ��..� Andy Firestine Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A— John Marman bio outline Exhibit B— Resolution No. 2015-33 (Parks & Facilities Naming Policy) Exhibit C — Sample signage/plaque Exhibit D— Map of bridge location in Civic Center Park COACH JOHN MARMAN 1 City of Palm Desert Parks and Rec Commission Sister City Committee Grand Marshal of Golf Cart Parade College of the Desert – employed for 33 years serving as: Desert Community College District Board Dean of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Chairman of the Board COD Alumni Established COD’s Women’s Athletic Program Athletic Director Coach and instructor: coached 10 different sports, starting off with track and field in 1969 and two years later became the defensive back coordinator for the COD football team, eventually taking the head coach position from 1982 to 1986. He became the athletic director from 1976 to 2002. Served the Palm Desert Community as: Palms to Pines Rotary Club member President of Rotary Foundation Riverside County Fair Board member Board of Directors of the Historical Society of Palm Desert Co-Chair of the Mini-Muster Fire Safety Education Program Board of Directors Palm Desert JAY CEES Volunteer Youth Tennis Coach Responsible for bringing professional team training camp events to Desert Exhibit AExhibit A COACH JOHN MARMAN 2 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C Exhibit D