HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 2015-33RESOLUTION NO. 2015-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PARKS & FACILITIES
NAMING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT.
PARKS NAMING POLICY
FACILITIES NAMING POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the
14th day of May 2015, did consider a request by the CITY OF PALM DESERT for
approval to establish a Parks and Facilities naming policy, as identified on Exhibit "A;
and
WHEREAS, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to
approve said request:
1. The City has studied naming policies for parks and governmental facilities
in the region and found the proposed policy to be appropriate. The
proposed policy balances the desires of the City to provide naming or
sponsorship opportunities with the values of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings
of the City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council does hereby establish a Parks Naming Policy as
identified on Exhibit "A" of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council, held on this 14th day of May 2015, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: HARNIK, JONATHAN, TANNER, and WEBER
NOES: SPIEGEL
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
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CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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Susan Marie Weber, Mayor
5/27/2004 Civic Center Lagoon named in honor of former City Councilman/Mayor Walt H. Snyder
4/11/1996 Motion to agendize the naming of the childcare center at Desert Rose to be named after Jean Benson
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EXHIBIT "A"
Parks Naming Policy: Naming/Renaming of Parks/Recreational and other City
Facilities.
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The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to those who have an interest
in naming and/or renaming of the City's parks and/or recreational facilities.
The naming or renaming of parks and recreational facilities is complex and sometimes
emotionally evocative since assigning a name is a powerful and permanent identity of
a public place and/or facility. The naming and renaming of parks and recreational
facilities often requires significant resources in terms of changing names on signs,
maps, and literature.
Renaming of existing parks is discouraged due to excessive/constant name
changing can be a source of confusion to the public.
Namina Princiales:
Facilities which may be named include buildings, centers, parks, open spaces, or
any other recreational facility or amenity observed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and/or City Council.
Facilities may be named
for:
1. A distinct geographic, environmental or developmental feature.
2. A neighborhood, community, or access street.
3. A name of historical significance of the facility.
4. A reflection of the ethnic diversity of the community.
5. An individual or family who has contributed significantly to the community or
the facility.
6. A significant individual donor or corporate entity. Such donations can
add considerable value to the City's parks and recreation and therefore will be
considered.
Donation requests should not result in the
undue commercialization of a park facility or
amenity.
Namina for Maior Donations: As a guideline, the threshold for considering
the naming of a facility will include one or more of the following:
1. Land for the majority of the park was deeded to the City.
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2. Contribution of a minimum of 50% of the capital expense associated
with development of the facility or amenity.
3. Contribution of an endowment equal to a minimum of 20-years of
maintenance and repair as calculated by the City. The naming right shall
end at the conclusion of the agreed up endowment period.
4. Short term sponsorships and naming opportunities can be considered
on a case by case basis utilizing the procedures set forth in this policy.
Namina Policy Procedures
1. Naming recommendations can be made by submitting a written request to
the City Manager's Office.
2. The City Manager and appropriate staff members will review the proposed
name to ensure it is consistent with the principles set forth in this policy.
3. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review proposals and make a
recommendation to the City Council based on the request.
4. The naming proposal will be presented to the City Council for final review
and approval. For naming of facilities that have a significant interest citywide,
the Council may appoint a working group of council members, commissioners
and/or community members to further review a naming request.
Terms and Conditions.
1. The City reserves the right to approve appropriate signage consistent with the
City's signage policies.
2. All operations and maintenance of parks and facilities is to remain under the
direction of the City and in accordance with our standards. Naming/sponsorships
shall not imply any ownership of City facilities.
3. City reserves the right to change or delete a naming in its absolute discretion.
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