TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Brian Ambrose, Community Services Director
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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Ratify new park and trail names as follows:
1. Bear Valley Park 2 to Englemann Oak Park
2. Mapleton Tract Trail A to Floral Loop Trail
3. Mapleton Tract Trail B to Mapleton Loop Trail, and
4. Mapleton Tract Trail C to Keller Point Trail.
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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 parks and facilities.(Vote: 4-0).
On March 7, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that staff present the updated Naming of Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy to the Community Services District Board as proposed by the Park Naming Ad Hoc Committee (Vote: 4-0).
On August 20, 2024, the Community Services District Board of the Murrieta Community Services District adopted Resolution No. CSD 24-282, revising the Naming of Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy (Vote: 5-0).
On March 6, 2025, the Murrieta Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the Community Services District Board of the Murrieta Community Services District ratify the renaming of park and trail names as follows:
* Bear Valley Park 2 to Englemann Oak Park;
* Mapleton Tract Trail A to Floral Loop Trail;
* Mapleton Tract Trail B to Mapleton Loop Trail; and
* Mapleton Tract Trail C to Keller Point Trail.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
A clear and concise naming policy (Policy) for parks and facilities is essential for fostering a strong sense of community identity and ensuring ease of navigation for resi...
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