9/19/2022
Recognition of Michael E.
HUNT NGTON Rodgers at Senior Center in
NCORPORAT
Central Park & naming of the
former Senior Outreach
Building at 17th Street Park
Huntington Beach City Council
1909 Agenda Item 22-780
September 20, 2022
Background
• On May 11, 2022, Community & Library Services
Commission (Commission) approved recommendations
to City Council:
• To formally name the parkland located at 1706 Orange Avenue as "17t Street Park"
To formally name the former Outreach Building as the "Michael E.
Rodgers Clubhouse"
• On June 7, 2022, City Council:
• Approved the naming of 17t Street Park
Directed staff to further evaluate recognition opportunities for Michael E. Rodgers at the Senior Center in Central Park and for veterans at the former Senior Outreach Building at 17th Street Park
SUPPLEMENIAL
COMMUNICATION
Meeting Date: 9/20/2022
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Agenda Item No.:
9/19/2022
Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
• On June 22, 2022, the Park Naming & Memorials Committee:
o Toured the Senior Center in Central Park for potential areas to formally recognize Michael E. Rodgers
• On July 20, 2022, Commission:
• Conducted a study session in order to deliberate recognition opportunities o Reached consensus that the central hallway wall outside of the game room would be the best potential naming opportunity, due to its open visibility and high daily traffic
• On August 24, 2022, Commission:
• Approved the recommendation to City Council to formally dedicate the central hallway in recognition of Michael E. Rodgers Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
PARKVIEW ROOM Proposed area for
recognition of
Michael E. Rodgers
KITCHEN BAR LOUNGE
OFFICE
HOME
DELIVERED
MEALS
GAME
GARAGE ROMINISTRATION HOAG
ROOM
WELLNESS
COMPUTER PAVILION
EDINGER MEDICAL DOE RESOURCE ROOM
LAB GROUP ROOM 2
EDINGER MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES GROUP EXERCISE
TRANSFORTATION DANCE ROOM ROOM
GROUPROOM 1
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Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
/TIGA
Game Room
Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
Central Hallway
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Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
Evergreen
0200
Adjacent Evergreen Donor Wall
Recognition of Michael E. Rodgers
Rendering of Signage
and Plaques
(not to scale)
MICHAEL E. RODGERS
HUMAN ARAN AND SEN OR ADVOCATE
9/19/2022
Recommended Action
• Approve to formally dedicate the central hallway wall at the Senior Center in Central Park in recognition of
Michael E. Rodgers
• If approved, staff will follow appropriate steps for
approval of final plaques and historical content to be
included
Former Senior Outreach Building
Park and building
improvements under
construction
2623 SF (Building)
13 Parking Stalls
• 2.13 Acres Total
9/19/2022
Former Senior Outreach Building
Staff Office
Front Entrance Meeting Room 1
: 8705r
50 people
American Legion
Office
Patio
• Trellis for dappled shade
Meeting Room 2 • Adiacent Turf Area
• 578 SF
• 35 people
Former Senior Outreach Building
• On July 20, 2022, staff also provided Commission
information and options regarding naming of the
building at 17th Street Park
• Based on City Council discussion referencing
recognition of veterans, these options were discussed:
Veterans Hall
Veterans Community Hall / Building / Clubhouse
• Veterans Memorial Hall / Building / Clubhouse
• Huntington Beach Memorial Hall / Building / Clubhouse Memorial Community Hall / Building / Clubhouse
9/19/2022
Former Senior Outreach Building
• Staff explained that a "Memorial Hall" previously existed in Huntington Beach, and from 1923 - 1974 was the first home to American Legion Post 133 (Legion)
The Legion was the main resident and manager of the second- floor, while the first floor was used for various general community gatherings
Commission reached a consensus that including the word
"Community" in the name would properly reflect the multiple uses of the building and avoid confusion
Former Senior Outreach Building
• Discussion ultimately narrowed down to two options:
• Memorial Community Hall
• Veterans Community Hall
• At the August 24, 2022 Commission meeting there were
public comments from members of the Legions advocating
for "Memorial Hall," and residents advocating for "Memorial Community Hall"
• With a 7-2 vote, Commission approved to recommend
City Council formally name the former Senior Outreach
Building as Memorial Community Hall
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Recommended Action
• Approve to formally name the former Senior Outreach
Building at 17t Street Park as "Memorial Community Hall." ....
SENIOR Outreach Center
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