REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Acting Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Acting Director of Community & Library Services
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Approve the design and installation of a chronological plaque depicting the restoration milestone efforts of community volunteers at Norma Brandel Gibbs Park as recommended by the Community & Library Service Commission.
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Statement of Issue:
There has been a request by Leslie Gilson, volunteer Restoration Coordinator for Norma Brandel Gibbs Park, to design and install a plaque memorializing the chronology of volunteer efforts and restoration milestones of the park since 2007.
Financial Impact:
There are sufficient funds in Facilities & Development Account 10045401 to cover the cost of design and installation of the plaque ($1,651).
Recommended Action:
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Approve the recommendation by the Community & Library Services Commission for the design and installation of a plaque honoring volunteer efforts of the restoration and beautification of Norma Brandel Gibbs Park on a pylon at the western entrance of the park.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Since 2007, Leslie Gilson and many other community members, such as the Huntington Beach Tree Society, have dedicated their time, efforts, and funding to restore the Monarch butterfly habitat at Norma Brandel Gibbs Park through a comprehensive stewardship plan. The park is fondly referred to as "Gibb's Butterfly Park" (Park).
On March 10, 2021, Ms. Gilson provided an informational presentation to the Community Services Commission regarding a proposed project to restore the aging pylons at the east entrance of the Park. The restoration was to include refurbishment of the deteriorating entry pillars and the addition of artwork depicting ...
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