Joint Special Council/BFPD
11/4/25 06:00 PM
Building
Christopher Heldreth
Other
Doc ID: 6192
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
SIGN SELECTION FOR THE RENAMING OF THE BARSTOW SENIOR CENTER IN HONOR OF JEFF L. EASON, SR.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On February 3, 2025, the City Council unanimously approved the renaming of the Barstow Senior Center to "The Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center" to honor Mr. Eason's dedicated service to the senior community.
Staff has obtained sign samples for installation of the new signage to commemorate the renaming of the Senior Center facility and is requesting approval to purchase the signage.
DISCUSSION:
As per Section 12.20.130 of the Barstow Municipal Code, the City Council is the naming authority for all city-owned facilities. On February 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5197-2025 which authorized the renaming of the Senior Center to the “Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center” to honor Mr. Eason and his devoted service to the Barstow senior community.
Staff is requesting the City Council provide direction on the type of signage they would like to have installed. Per Attachment A, the sign options consist of 10-inch channel letters in either black, white, or brushed aluminum finish. Additionally, the channel letters can be illuminated at an additional cost. The estimated sign costs ranges from $5,000 for basic channel letters to approximately $12,500 for illuminated channel letters with both amounts being within the City Manager's purchasing authority.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff requests the City Council provide direction as to the funding source for the proposed signage from the following options:
1) General Fund (Fund 100)
2) General Fund - Measure Q (Fund 102)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Select the type of signage for the renaming of the Barstow Senior Center to “The Jeff L. Eason Sr. Senior Center”
Black, White or Brushed Aluminum Finish
Illuminated or Non-Illuminated
2. Appropriate a not-to-exceed budget for the purchase of the signage in the amount of $12,500 Joint Special Council/BFPD
11/4/25 06:00 PM
Building
Christopher Heldreth
Other
Doc ID: 6192
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
from the following funding source:
General Fund (Fund 100)
General Fund - Measure Q (Fund 102)