1 City of Richmond
Community Service-Recreation
Parks and Landscaping Division
POLICY AND APPLICATION FOR NAMING OR RE-NAMING OF PARKS,
FACILITIES, AND STREETS
NOTE: RED IS TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
BLUE DENOTES ADDITIONAL PROCEDURAL OR EXPLANATORY NOTES
I PREAMBLE
The naming of parks, facilities and re-naming of streets within the City of Richmond is an important task.
The policy statement contained herein will add meaning, significance and uniformity and will enhance the values and heritage of Richmond.
All eligible recognitions or contributions of individuals, groups or organizations shall be submitted for consideration to Richmond City Council after review and recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Commission.
STEP 1 - TYPE OF REQUEST (Check one of the following):
_____ 1. Donating and dedication of new park benches, tables, and monuments. _____ 2. Temporary memorials on public thoroughfares or city property for up to 90 days. _____ 3. Naming or re-naming of parks, facilities, and streets. _____ 4. Naming or re-naming of overpass walkways, observation overlooks as well as
STATEMENT OF POLICY GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM
This application form is used in conjunction with the Statement of Policy and Guidelines for Naming and Renaming or acquiring monument “kiosks” or benches of commemoration honoring families or luminaries and friends of Richmond. These Guidelines may be found on the below link:
http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/57679/2021---Renaming-Procedures-forParks-Facilities-or-Streets • Donating and dedication of new park benches, tables and monuments. • Temporary memorials on public thoroughfares or city property for up to 90 days. • Naming or re-naming of parks, facilities and streets. • Naming or re-naming of overpass walkways, observation overlooks as well as subsets of parks or facilities (e.g. auditoriums or other rooms within a named facility, Baseball diamond or other individual field(s) within a named park). x
2 subsets of parks or facilities (e.g. auditoriums or other rooms within a named facility, Baseball diamond or other individual field(s) within a named park).
II JUSTIFICATION
It shall be the policy of the City of Richmond to have four categories of recognition or remembrance when considering the naming or re-naming of property within the city. It shall be the policy of the City of Richmond to name or re-name parks, City of Richmond facilities and streets in order to identify the character, location or special/unusual features of the area.
STEP 2 – CLASSIFICATION OF REQUEST (Check of the following):
_____ 1. Recognition of a loved one’s name as a gift is given to the city such as a new bench or table for a neighborhood park or a new garden for a Richmond designated park that will be enjoyed by all Richmond residents and guests.
_____ 2. Recognition of special civic or monetary contribution to the city by a group or individual.
_____ 3. Recognition of a person or group living or having lived in the city of Richmond who have received recognition on a local, national, or international level thereby bringing honor to the City of Richmond (local heroes).
_____ 4. Those brave individuals who have lost their lives during their service to the City of Richmond.
STEP 3 – APPLICANT INFORMATION (Fill in each of the following items):
Applicant Name: _________________________________________ Street _________________________________________
City, State, Zip _________________________________________ Phone home_______________ cell _______________ office_______________ Best time to reach: ________________ _______________
E-mail _________________________________________
• Location of request (be specific if within a park or existing facility):
_______________________________________________________________________ • Specific area or room within the park or facility (if appropriate):
x
The new community garden currently under construction as part of the Richmond Rising TCC grant.
Richmond Rising
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-685-8549 510-620-6905
[email protected]
M-F ; 8:30AM-5PM
The community garden currently under construction at Unity Park, nearest to the 17h Street entrance.
Rationale: The naming of this garden is being requested by the Community Development Department in order to honor Joe Lee Fisher Sr., a long-term Richmond resident and community leader. Joe Lee Fisher was deeply involved in the Richmond community, including deep support of first time Richmond homeowners to create neighborhood stability and generational wealth in the City, and also served as the President of the Coronado Neighborhood Council for many years. Aligning the community garden’s name with a longtime community advocate is intended to honor a legacy of community service, and build greater community support, visibility, and use of the community park as a shared neighborhood asset.
3 _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Wording for Plaque:
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ STEP 4 – SIGN, DATE, AND SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST:
1. Complete a petition of the residential and business owners on the street where the proposed name change is requested with names and signatures.
2. Submit to:
Via Email: [email protected]
Via Mail: Community Services-Recreation, 3230 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Date of Submission __________________Signature of Requestor _______________________ Once a request is received by Community Services-Recreation, your request will be reviewed for further consideration. Any request for a new park, capital improvements to any facility, and a name change for any facility will be discussed with the Police, Fire, Public Works, Planning and any other departments that may be necessary. The City of Richmond’s Municipal Code will be checked for compliance before further processing.
Upon recommendation by Department Heads, the request will be submitted for review and approval by the Recreation & Parks Commission. Upon their approval, the request will then require City Council approval before final actions can be taken.
APPLICANT - COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS AFTER SUBMITTING THE ABOVE
APPLICATION
STEP 5- PRESENTATION TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION:
1. Present your request to your local Neighborhood Council. Ask for a vote of approval and letter from them. For a contact list of Neighborhood Councils, click on the below link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJR4eTJzDSCbD83t5UCpANKfRA5VtoZgY7d9Z5eYxGo/edit
2. Conduct a walk-through with the Parks and Landscaping Division staff at the desired site, if applicable to a park facility.
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4 3. Submit the approval letter of support from your local Neighborhood Council to Community Services-Recreation to request a date to present to the Recreation and Parks Commission:
Via email at [email protected] OR drop off at Community Services-Recreation’s Registration Office at 3230 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond, CA. To contact the Registration Office, call (510) 620-6793.
4. Acquire sponsorship of a City Official or City Department.
STEP 6 – RESOLUTION OF INTENT:
If approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission, work with your City Official or City Department sponsor to place this item on the City Council agenda, to adopt a Resolution of Intent and to schedule a Public Hearing.
This action is taken in order to:
o Notice residents, businesses, and property owners of the Resolution of Intent and Public Hearing date (Note: All costs incurred for postage shall be the burden of the individual group or organization submitting the proposed name.) o Notify the postmaster and/or all local post offices of Resolution of Intent and Public Hearing
o Consult with City Clerk to determine a date for the Public Hearing and request public notice disseminated 10 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing o Request a response from Richmond Police Department and Richmond Fire Department about possible safety issues that may arise due to the proposed name change o Request a response and cost analysis from Public Works Attachments needed for this Agenda Item
▪ Minutes from the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting ▪ Redacted application to request the name change
▪ Map of area
▪ Resolution of Intent
Date of Public Hearing:
STEP 7 – PUBLIC HEARING:
Work with your City Official or City Department sponsor to place this item on the City Council agenda to Hold a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution to change the name This action is taken in order to:
o Acquire an approved Resolution to indicate background, steps taken, authority of the council and direction to further notice Public Works to execute. o Allow the City Clerk to notice appropriate agencies
Attachments needed for this Agenda Item
▪ Minutes from the City Council meeting adopting the Resolution of Intent, if available
5 ▪ Minutes from the Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting ▪ Map of Area
▪ Resolution authorizing the name change
Outcome of Hearing: APPROVED / DENIED
STEP 8 – FINAL STEPS WITH PUBLIC WORKS:
Contact the Public Works Department for payment and execution of the required actions:
• Parks Division (510) 231-3004 – to pay vendors directly for the costs of materials. • Streets Division (510) 231-3011 - for installation of signs.
Facility Naming-Re-Naming Application doc
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