Joint Special Council/BFPD
02/3/25 05:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Resolution
Doc ID: 5868
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
AGENDA MATTER:
RECOMMENDATION TO RENAME THE SENIOR CENTER IN HONOR OF JEFF L. EASON SR.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Jeff L. Eason Sr.,was a valued resident of Barstow who dedicated 22 years of exemplary service to our senior community. In recognition of his years of commitment, the staff recommends renaming the Barstow Senior Center to "The Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center" in his honor. It is recommended that the Council approve this name change and instruct the staff to initiate the process for the renaming of the Senior Center.
DISCUSSION:
Jeff L. Eason Sr. relocated to Barstow in 1969, starting his professional journey as the second package delivery driver for UPS in the city. After retiring from UPS, he devoted the next 22 years to the Barstow Senior Center, enriching the senior community with numerous initiatives such as the Nutrition Program, exercise classes, various activities, vaccination events, and complimentary tax services.
Section 12.20.130 of the Barstow Municipal Code (Attachment A) stipulates that the city council shall be the naming authority for all facilities owned by the city. Said naming shall be adopted by resolution. The resolution for the proposed facility name shall include, as applicable, the specific site, structure, field, etc., for which the proposed name pertains. Therefore, it is requested that the City Council authorize the renaming the Barstow Senior Center, to “The Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center” in his honor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff estimates the cost to be around $5,000, and if approved, will collaborate with Finance department to secure funding for the new signage.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. _____-2025 authorizing the renaming of the Senior Center to "Jeff L. Eason Sr.
Senior Center" in honor of Jeff L. Eason Sr.,and waive the reading.