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Home My WebLink About _ 4.6(b)--Adopt Resolution Naming the New Downtown Park, Whistle Stop Park GI �" Y � F � � � ° � � � " � � CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 2, 2023 FROM: Kim Niemer, Community ITEM NO. 4.6(b) Services Director ***APPROVED BY*** � �� N,. � � � � � �P � �� in1lVi�n er, �ni nit crvle�s irectrar �3i7/2423 ry ip}�in,Ci ana � 9,�12/2423 kniemer@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.6(b)--Adopt Resol�ution to name the new downtown park Whistle Stop Park in the City of Reddin . Recommendation Adopt Resolution to name the new downtown park Whistle Stop Park in the City of Redding. Fiscal Impact There is no new impact to the General Fund. Alterna�ive Action The City Council (Council) could decline to approve the name and provide staff with alternate direction. Background/Analysis In September 2019, the Council approved the North Block Parking Project that included authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity District for the transfer of property for the purpose of developing a public park. In March 2022, the City of Redding (City) and The McConnell Foundation were awarded $3.89 million from the California Department of Transportation's Clean California Local Grant Program. These funds, combined with the City's Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees, are financing the design and development of the downtown park, which is adjacent to and east of th� California Street Mixed Use Development commonly referred to as the Block 7 Project. On February 2, 2023, Couneil adopted Policy No. 1203 (Policy) that governs the naming of park facilities, including parks, trails, park buildings, facilities, and open spaces. The policy includes guidelines for naming public facilities and identifies policy guidelines for naming parks. Report to Redding City Council September27,2023 Re: 4.6(b)--Adopt Resolution Naming the New Downtown Park, Whistle Stop Park Page 2 In April 2023, the Community Services Director established an advisory committee for the downtown park, which included representatives of adjacent landowners, Shasta Historical Society, VIVA Downtown and the City to develop a recommendation for the name of the new park. The advisory committee met on June 20, 2023, and July 12, 2023. The group came to a consensus on the recommendation to name the park Whistle Stop Park due to the City's historic relationship with the railroad and the trio of 20 ft. steam whistles recently installed near the park. According to the dictionary Merriam Webster, a whistle stop is either a small station at which trains stop only on signal, a sma11 community, or a brief personal appearance especially, by a political candidate, usually on the rear platform of a train during the course of a tour. The Railroad's Influence in the develo�ment of the City In 1868, Benjamin B. Redding, a former California Secretary of State and mayor of Sacramento, left his political career to become a land agent for the Central Pacific Railroad. He purchased the property six miles east of Shasta to construct a railroad hub. In 1872, the railroad constructed buildings to accommodate the people traveling through the area referred to as Poverty Flats. California Street was created when the construction of the railroad between San Francisco and Portland crossed into Redding. In 1887, the City of Redding became incorporated. Park Facilities Naming;Policy Based on the guidelines established in the policy and in consideration of what would best identify the City's new downtown park, the advisory committee's review concluded with Whistle Stop Park as the preferred name. At the September 20, 2023, meeting, the Community Services Advisory Commission unanimously recommended that Council approve the proposed change. Environmental Review Per the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061 (b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed, provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of renaming a public park, the general rule exemption is applicable. Council Priority/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21st Century — "Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^Proposed Resolution - Whistle Stop Park ^Location Map and Renderings CC Policy 1203 - Park Facilities Naming Policy Staff Report_June 7, 2022 Staff Report_February'7, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING TI-IE NAMING OF THE CITY DOWNTOWN PARK LOCATED AT 1470 MARKET STREET WHISTLE STOP PARK WHEREAS, the City of Redding ("City") and the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District executed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a Park Dedication Agreement (D-4761) dated June 9, 2022 for the transfer of property to the City for the development of a public park; and WHEREAS, the property located at 1470 Market Street is designated to be a park; and WHEREAS, the railroad's development resulted in the establishment and growth of the City of Redding; and WHEREAS, The City of Redding was named after Benjamin B. Redding, a land agent for the Central Pacific Railroad; and WHEREAS, the Whistle Stop is defined as a small station at which trains stop only on signal; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2023, the Community Services Advisory Commission recommended Whistle Stop Park as the preferred name recognizing the historical influence of the railroad; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby: 1. Approves the naming of the downtown park located at 1470 Market Street as Whistle Stop Park. 2. Authorizes the Community Services Director to make necessary changes to reflect the new name. 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The naming of a park facility which includes parks, trails,park buildmgs, and facilities or open spaces, is intended to be a permanent act and, therefore, should be ��,��a a thoughtful manner. The naming of a park facility should take into consid��`'�the� p��s t��sent, and future history of the land, its use, and our relationship to ��' ' ' ��' z PURPOSE ''�� , ��, The purpose��"�iis policy is to provide� systematic and consistent approach to naming our park facilities. ;, , ,�, POLICY �. �� t;, r , ,� �;t , � " r A. It is the policy of the Red��g City Counc�� at the naming or renaming of parks and/or recreational facilities will ��e the intere��the G��y and provide a worthy and enduring legacy for the City's parks ��ecreat��em � ''� �r �f B. The City of Redding strives to name��parks, z��areas, r��ational facilities, and trails to best reflect the significance of the facilit��`�dividual feat�� and the community it serves while also providing a worthy and e�� legacy for �� City �f Redding's parks and recreation system. The name of par�`��ts��ust be a��'�ate ��e location and remain . � � relevant as the community grows��%°chang�� , t }, �`� ,'' u � �„�1 G To this end, the City supports the consideration of nammg ��ests wit,�� y`�� following broad categories: ' °} j t } �: 1. Events, People, and Places �, } � � �� The history of a major event,place, or person ii��.��`�'an important role in the naming or renaming of a park, as communities often wish to preserve and honor the history of a city. This history may include its founders, other historical figures, its Native American heritage, local landmarks, prominent geographical locations, and natural and geological features. 2. Extraordinary Tndividuals The City has benefited, through the years, from the contributions made by many outstanding individuals. This category is designed to acknowledge the sustained contribution that has been made by such individuals to the City and the development and �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 2 management of the City's park and recreation system. 3. Major Gifts Over the years, the Redding community has benefited from the generosity of residents, businesses, and foundations. On occasion, the significance of such donations may warrant consideration being given to requests from either the donor or another party to f acknowledg��'��naming. s , , � ��,. �<< DEFINITIOI�� , A. Naming� `�"�e permanent name �,��ned by the City of Redding to a given park facility. } i nr B. Park Fa��i��y: Any body of water, land, trail, open space, archeological site, skate park, building, ��ure, recreational facllity, or other appurtenance owned by the City. F tl t i.f t ,Y 5 � F C. Director: In this�� sha�;��'�o t�i��,ector of Community Services. �. /��„ � )t$ D. Commission: In this�olic��iall refer to th��ammunity Services Advisory Commission. , � f�. E. Donation: The giving, to t1��,�ity of��g, o��erty, goods, or cash, generally with no expectation of return. � � �' �:, , � � � t � � F. Sponsorship: The giving of financial or��1��S�d support fr�� an individual or corporation for a specific service,program, facilit��or event in r��for�ertain benefits. , � �� ,r } ��F� , GUIDING PRINCIPLES �� 4.. � � � A. In considering proposals for the naming or renaming of park �`��rlities, a��anore of the following general principles will be considered. When narr�� a�� ;�the proposed � 7 r,�s name will: 1. Engender a strong positive image �� s� ' � � 2. Be appropriate, having regard to the park asset��on andlor history 3. Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations 4. Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued importance to the City, region, State, and/or nation 5. Honor and respect native and tribal communities 6. Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and enhances the character and identity of the park and/or recreational facility "7. Have broad public support 8. Avoid undue commercialization of the park and/or recreational facility 9. Be associated with the res ective street or subdivision where located �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 3 PROCEDURES & GUTDELINES A. Review Committee An ad hoc park naming advisory committee will be convened by the Director and will review naming suggestions submitted by the community and staff. The committee will consider names based on ��lined below and with consideration of public comment. 1� 4' t � t. B. Naming C��ries � In genera��11��'naming of park fa��les will fall into one of the following categories: �, ,� t , ;>;:; 1. Nam��for Events, People, ��d Places Whe� �_�'ark Facility is associated with or located near events, people, and places of � ;� histori��,�ultural,or social significance,consideration will be given to naming that Park Facility��s�� ,�'�ents, ��' �d places. In considering such proposals, the relationship �3'��s�'��ent,��;��i;��or p��o the park and/or recreational facility must be demonstrated through r��ch and doc�i��entation, including consideration of impacts on disadvantaged comr��iities. ;, , < , 2. Naming for Extraordi��'�Indlv�� Naming a Park Facility fo��,��c�ing ��i�� allowed posthumously (at least three years from the date of passmg), �� iere tha� ��rson's significance and good reputation have be�n reviewed and a��ledged in tl��ity's, State's, and/or nation's � , ,� history. , f 3 � , , ,� ,� When considerin the namin �` � � ��{� g ��a Par� ��r a pe��, consideration will be given when: '� ` tx v �, a. The person was exceptionally dedicated or demonstz�� excell��3�� service in ways that made a significant contribution to the lancl�,��m��;��'�'�y�of Redding, State of California, or the United States; , ', ' t �� b. The person volunteered and gave extraord��,��'��iTe�to individuals,families, or groups, or support to the community; ` �� "�`�� c. The person risked his or her life to save or prote�t others, or d. The person demonstrated a commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. 3. Naming for ponations A significant donation made to the City of Redding that adds considerable value to the parks and recreation system may be recognized through naming. As a guideline, the threshold for considering the naming of a Park Facility will include one or more of the followin : �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 4 a. Land for the majority of the park was deeded to the City by the donor without fee credit. ' b. Contribution of a minimum of 60% of the capital construction costs associated with developing the park/recreational facility. c. Provision of a minimum 20-year endowment for the continued maintenance, operation, and/or programming of the park asset. , Donors s��'to nai�� asset associated with major donations in honor of an individa��ust follow the��ciples and process that apply to naming a park for an outista��ig person. Exceptio��vill be considered by the Director and the park naming , .; advi��;�'committee. � ��;�� . � , ti Nam��r�ark facilities with a company name is prohibited. Corporate logos, insignias, brandsr�}��rect advertising text shall not be used in the City of Redding facility naming. Corporat�'��and r��ts may be negotiated outside of this policy. «,t� , , ,, � z,..,� �, t � }, 4. Renaming ' �,��° The renaming of Parl� ��cili�ies is dis��raged. Name changes will be subject to an examination that incluc��consideratio�,��he on�tnal justification for the current name, the value of prior contri��rs, and��tlona��'��'changing the name. } ,' f� s,a' �� „ s �.�._ � C. Naming Conventions �f } � , 1. Names that are currently in use in the��Will not be c��idered. 2. Names that are discriminatory or c��r��iry will not 1��insid�xed. � � ,� � � , h 4 D. Naming Application Process ��""°�� ' � �n�`�� '� ,�. �. Any person, group, or organization may subml�`��i�'��pphcatio� ��name or rename a Park Facility. The application should be submitted to the Director > ,, , Applications should contain the following minimu�n inforr��;��,��„ ' ��°"� �� 1. Name of applicant ` � � 2. Proposed name for the park facility �'' ' ` �,�� 3. Background/support for the proposed name 4. Demonstrated community support for the proposed name 5. Identification of interested/impacted stakeholders 6. Description/map showing the location '7. If proposing to name a recreation facility within a park, include a description/map showing the location of the facility within the park 8. If proposing to name a park asset after an outstanding person, documentation of that person's contribution to the City's, State's, or Nation's history 9. If pro osin to rename a facility, the application should also include back round �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 5 information on the current name and the rationale for requesting a new name. E. Naming Approval Process A detailed step-by-step process is listed at the end of this document. What follows is a summary of that process. Upon receipt of� , �� acation, the Director will convene the park naming advisory � � � 1 committee. � � �« 3 �, The park��;��ng advisory comm��may suggest modification of the name proposed by an applican��th the agreement of��applicant. Once th�, �ark naming advisory committee has identified a preferred name, the recommen��n will be�resented to the Dlrector in writing by the supporting staff person. A recommer��'��e co��1;��ast have either the consensus of the committee or � � a 2/3 majority vo��ppor��'��'nam� } � The Director will take a ��ommendatlo�� the Commission, which will take public comment prior to taking a��n on the rec��:`� Th�Commission may convene additional public meetings to gain add��1 mfo��n prlc��aking the naming recommendation. The Commission will forwarc��`��i��enda��t��,��Council. � , {{. F. Research � � } , ��' It is essential that any name, especial��s referencin��divi��als and/or families, be thoroughly researched. Some sugg��s �`�� learnm�'�'��e abc��he history of a name include: �� ' ��`� ;� s ' L Historic Plat Maps and Sanborn Maps �_�� ' 2. California Archives. Available ati https://oac.cdlib.org/ �� ,•�� ,� % 3. Google search for online documents or references , � ' s„ �� 4. Library search for documents or references (as�a resea.��t��;��i��for assistance) 5. Shasta Historical Society �' 6. US Census Archives }� '� '7. National Archives: http:l/www.archives.�ov/index.htiml 8. Area tribes and native community groups 9. SHPO - State Historic Preservation Office 10. California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names: htt�as://cacgn.ca.�,ov/ Communicating Naming Decisions Within two weeks, the Director will be responsible for communicating the meeting dates and outcomes to the applicants, the Commission, and the park naming advisory committee. When a new name has been chosen, the Director will ublicize the name and direct its use �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 6 thereafter. All graphical representations within the park system are subject to design standards and will be replaced over time. G. Appeals Any applicant whose proposal to name/rename a park facility is denied by the Commission may appeal to City Council by petition through the Director within 30 calendar days of the Commission's d�� '��rector will schedule the appeal to City Council within 60 days of receipt of t.��a�. , , ��; INTERIM 1��ES ' The City of��"ding sometimes acq��s land. The City of Redding will assign the new parcel a name temp��rily following estab��tl data management systems. In general ,, 1. Parcels a��d��i��uous t�'��hat are intended to expand the site will be named for the orlgin�� : 't 2. New, free-standing par��,��acquired fo�°�ture development as a park will be named based on the street infr��ucture or histc��l reference. (e.g. downtown plaza property). 3. Natural Area acquisit��s will be r��d for �rominent or significant geographic features, if present, and��oved b��7ire � .,;�+�1 f �� +� } 4 t�.�. 'f S t NAMING PROCESS STEPS �� f The naming process should be completed prL��e opening��'�new park or facility. , , fL � t 1. Staff will review submitted pro�� fc�*��omplete��,�nd ac��nce to the guid'elines. 2. Within 60 days of receipt o��,�ompl�� ,�� for ��ng, the Director shall convene an ad hoc park naming advisory corri��tee of up��;ven members. Members will be recruited from relevanti groups which may m��e but n��.ited to the Commission the Plannin Commission the Shasta � � , g , ��or�� ty, and other stakeholders relevant to the facility being discussed. ' �� ' 3. The park naming advisory committee revie��'��nducts additional research, and develops a written recommendation �i��' ��""�ommunity Services Advisory Commission. If none of the submitted proposals are acceptable to the committee, the committee may submit a new proposal based on their discussions and public input. All park naming advisory committee discussions will be held in open�ublic meetings.Notes f'rom meetings will include reasons for and against submitted names.The amount of time required to complete this work will depend on the number of proposals, amount of research, and level of controversy in the process. 4. The Community Services Advisory Commission reviews recommendations and either: a. Accepts the park naming advisory committee recommendation and forwards the recommendation to City Council, �4�f�°o CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA "``� COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE Park Facilities Naming Policy 2023-016 1203 02/07/2023 7 b. Declines the park naming advisory committee recommendation, in which case the park naming advisory committee may choose one of three options: i. The park naming advisory committee continues to review other submissions; or ii. The park naming advisory committee may suggest a new option based on their discussions and public input to date; or iii �� , �'��s starts over with a new solicitation of names. The Com��"�`��ervi��,��visory Commission will respond to any park naming advisor� ��mmittee rec��endation within thirty days of receiving the reco��idation. 5. If th��,�rning recommendatit��approved by the Commission, it is referred to the City Cour�� for final action. 6. If th� ��ming recommendation is approved by the City Council, the new name is � impler��d The decision of the Clty Council is final. '7. Applican�� fied �� Council's decision within two weeks via email and/or maile�t��:"` ' } � ��„� ,, ' � f , ,' � } t 1 � / ; ..�i`'. � / ; � r, .�„wv'�' / 5 �,�.�, } 3 ll Adopted — February 7, 2023— Resolution ��3-016 � , � � � 4 } 1 1 � t 3 ll 1 S}�»,` �t Yt S } } 7� � S: t t t,;: 4; r t 4 1 � ( T Y t'� F � � '- ' � � � � � � CITY OF REDDING F�EPORT TO TFIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 7,2022 FROM: Steve Bade, Deputy City ITEM NO. 4.2(b) Manager ***APPROVED BY*** � ro,:.. ......�.„� .,,. � ,.�� teve a e, e = * � 5(�5f�(]2? "�.Q-Y ipPan„C�1+�an�e� 6,�'lJ2(}2� sbade@ci.redding.ca.us btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.2(b)--Park Dedication and Easement Agreement Recommendation Approve and authorize the following: (1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Park Dedication and Easement Agreement with the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District related to a portion of property located at 1400 Market Street further described and shown on Exhibit A and Exhibit B (the Property and Easement); (2) Based on the facts in the record, make the finding that the acceptance of the Property, establishment of an Easement, and the potential development o�a park are categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) and 15304, Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any other documents to complete the Property transaction. Fiscal Impact The dedication of the property transaction, the design and construction of the improvements, and the maintenance of the City park will not have an impact on the General Fund. There is a minimal cost related to the escrow transaction. In April 2022, the City of Redding (City) and The McConnell Foundation were awarded $3,889,480 from the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) Clean California Local Grant Program. These funds, combined with City's Park and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees, funded by the Market Center and :Block 7 Projects, will finance the design and development of the park. As proposed, ongoing maintenance of the City park could be funded by the potential downtown property-based improvement district or a landscape maintenance district, which are conditions within the Park Agreement to be considered by the City Council (Council) at the June 21, 2022, meeting. Report to Redding City Council June 1,2022 Re: 4.2(b)--Park Dedication and EasementAgreement Page 2 Alter�native Action The Council could choose not to approve the Park Dedication and Easement Agreement and the property would remain as a parking lot �or the Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District's (District) Downtown Redding Campus. BackgNound/Analysis In September 2019, the Council approved the North Block Parking Project that included authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the District far the transfer of property associated with the development of a public park. On November 19, 2019, the District and the City executed a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Intent to Enter into a Park Dedication Agreement for the transfer of property associated with the development of a public park. On May 1l, 2022, the District Board of Trustees approved the Park Dedication and Easement Agreement (Agreement). Pursuant to the Agreement, the City would administratively split the property into two smaller parcels with the entirety of the parking lot situated on the southern portion of the property becoming a separate and independent parcel as described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B of the Agreement. The remainder of the property will be designated as Parcel A, and will remain in fee simple ownership by the District. Subsequent to the parcel split, the District will deed Parcel B to the City for purposes of developing a park, subject to an easement burdening Parcel A and benefiting the City. The Agreement states that the District will convey fee simple title to Parcel B by grant deed, and in return, the City acknowledges that the property will be for park or recreational use. The effective date of the Agreement is May 11, 2022, with a 60-day escrow period closing before July 10, 2022. In November 2021, Remedy Engineering, Inc., was retained by the City to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) �or the subject Property. The ESA revealed 18 Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions, one Historical Recognized Environmental Condition, and one Recognized Environmental Condition in connection with the subject property. Based on the information presented in this Phase I ESA, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is not warranted. The subject property is currently covered by an asphalt parking lot and has no discernible environmental attributes as to plant or wildlife. The subject property consists of 13,'741 square- feet, which is of minor area. Any tree that may be removed as a result of construction of the park will be an ornamental tree. There are no heritage or scenic trees that will be impacted. Additionally, any vegetation removed will be replaced with new landscaping of like kind. Pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, there is no substantial evidence that the proposed dedication of the property could have a significant effect on the environment. However, the dedication of the property will facilitate the development of a park (collectively "the project"). Staff proposes that the Council finds that there is no possible significant effect directly related to the project because it will not cause a substantial or adverse physical change in the environment, and therefore no further action is required under CEQA 15061(b)(3) and, independently, that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15304, Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land. Report to Redding City Council June 1,2022 Re: 4.2(b)--Park Dedication and EasementAgreement Page 3 Council PrioNity/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21st Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^Park Exhibits A and B Park Dedication and Easement Agreement GI �" Y � F � � � ° � � � " � � CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 7, 2023 FROM: Kim Niemer, Community ITEM NO. 9.6(c) Services Director ***APPROVED BY*** � �� N,. � � � � � �P � �� in1lVi�n er, �ni nit crvle�s irectrar 1(?�S/7423 ry ip}�in,Ci ana � L,'31(2423 kniemer@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.6(c)--Consider Resolution establishing a City Council Policy regarding naming Park Facilities. Recommendation Adopt Resolution establishing a City Council Policy outlining the procedures for naming City Park Facilities. Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact of adopting the Park Facilities Naming Policy is minimal. Existing staff will manage the review process, and signage costs will be built into future development and redevelopment projects. Alternative Action The City Council could decline to adopt the resolution and leave existing practices in place or provide staff with alternate direction. Background Parks and recreation facilities are an essential and integral part of the community. The facilities' names and amenities play a significant role in fostering identities in the surrounding communities. If approved, this will be the City of Redding's (City) first formal naming policy and is specific to park facilities. Assigning a name is an influential and recognizable identity for a public place. The naming and renaming of City facilities often require significant resources in terms of changing names on signs, maps, and literature. In addition, excessive and constant name-changing can be a source of eonfusion for the publie. For these reasons, great care and consideration must be given during the naming process. The draft policy sets out guiding principles, guidelines far selecting names, and a general process for evaluating a naming request. This process will be collaborarive and will involve eoordination Report to Redding City Council January 32,2023 Re: 9.6(c)--Resolution adopting City Council Policy-Park Facilities Naming Policy Page 2 with appropriate stakeholders, as determined by the Director of Community Services. :Proposals will go to the Community Services Advisory Commission (CSAC) and the City Council for final approval. The Community Services Advisory Commission tasked a subcommittee composed of Commissioners Denise Yergenson and James Finck to work with staff on developing the policy. Policies from several other cities were reviewed. These examples provided good discussion with the sub-committee and later with the fu11 Commission. At its regular meeting on Deceinber 15, 2022, CSAC unanimously recommended the attached policy be presented to the Council for approval. Environmental Review This action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and no further action is required. Council Prior�ity/City Manage� Goals • Communication and Transparency — "Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust." Attachments ^Resolution ^Proposed City Council Policy re Naming Park Facilities