REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
Subject:
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Approve the formal naming of parkland located at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane as "Vella Park," as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission
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Statement of Issue:
Parkland located at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane has not yet been formally named. The Community and Library Services Commission recently made a recommendation to name it "Vella Park" in honor of fallen Police Officer, Nicholas Vella.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the naming of parkland located at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane, "Vella Park," in honor of fallen Police Officer Nicholas Vella, as recommended by the Community & Library Services Commission.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approved the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The parkland at 17281 Eucalyptus Lane is a 1.7-acre neighborhood park built in 2018 by Shea Homes in conjunction with the development of the Parkside Estates Community. In 2019, the park was dedicated to the City, consisting of a playground, walking paths, passive areas, picnic shelter with tables, bench seating, public art, and a restroom building. The park landscaping and restrooms are maintained by the Homeowners Association (HOA), while the hardscape, playground, picnic shelter and other equipment is maintained by the City. Up until now, this park has not been formally named and has been informally listed as "Parkside Estates Park" on the City's website.
On September 13, 2023, the Community & Library Services Commission approved the activation of the Park Naming and Memorials Committee (PNMC). As part of that action, Vice Chair Lolly McHardy and Commissioners Lisa-Lane Barnes and Laura Costelloe were appointed to serve.
In December 2023, the public was notified of t...
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