TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
SUBJECT:
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Renaming Bear Valley Park 2 and Mapleton Trails
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RECOMMENDATION
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Discussion relating to renaming Bear Valley Park 2 and all three trails in Mapleton tract.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On March 10, 1994, the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a policy for naming park and recreation facilities.
On April 5, 1994, the Community Services District Board ratified the Commission resolution adopting a policy establishing procedures for the naming of park and facilities.(Vote: 4-0).1
On January 26, 2023, the Commission obtained consensus in requesting that a discussion of the department's Park and Recreation Facilities Naming Policy be brought as an item on the agenda at their next meeting.
On May 4, 2023, the Commission appointed Commissioners Hunneman and Collopy as Ad Hoc Committee Members to participate in the review of the department's Policy and return any recommendations or modifications back to the Board and staff (Vote: 4-0).2
On March 7, 2024, the Commission heard the Committee's recommended policy changes and unanimously recommended that staff present the updated Policy to the Board as proposed by the Park Naming Ad Hoc Committee (Vote: 4-0).3
On August 20, 2024, the Community Services District Board of the Murieta Community Services District adopted Resolution No. CSD 24-282, which revised the Naming of Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy (Vote: 5-0).4
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
A clear and concise naming policy for parks and facilities is essential for fostering a strong sense of community identity and ensuring ease of navigation for residents and visitors alike. Well-thought-out names not only reflect the character and history of an...
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