Agenda Item: 14
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: November 26, 2024
SUBJECT: VETERANS HISTORICAL PLAZA PLAQUE REQUEST
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Phil Lantis
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the request to add a plaque at the Veterans Historical Plaza.
BACKGROUND
The local and regional chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are requesting a plaque be added at the Veterans Historical Plaza (Vets Plaza) to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. The sign would be placed at the Vets Plaza in near proximity to Newhall Avenue, as shown on the aerial map and photographs included in the proposal attachment, and would be installed in the coming year, prior to the 250th anniversary in 2026.
As described in the City of Santa Clarita Veterans Historical Plaza Special Use Facility Policy, there are three required steps for improvements and modifications to be made at the Vets Plaza, including: 1) review by the Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc., (SCV Veterans) organization; 2) review by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (Commission); and 3) approval by the City Council.
The proposed sign was shared with SCV Veterans for their review and they supported the proposal. Additionally, this item was presented to the Commission at their meeting held on November 7, 2024. The Commission supported the request to be presented to the City Council for approval.
Additionally, members of the advisory committee who worked with City staff on the planning of the Veterans Day Ceremony requested that the Space Force flag be added to the Veterans Historical Plaza. After discussing several options, it was determined that, given the physical limitations of the site, the best option was to add the Space Force flag to the Coast Guard flag
pole. The Space Force flag was added during the Veterans Day Ceremony. There were no concerns raised by the community.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. The Daughters of the American Revolution will cover the cost of the plaque and installation.
ATTACHMENTS
Daughters of the American Revolution Plaque Proposal
PRCS Commission Vet Plaza Sign Presentation 11072024