AD HOC NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES COMMITTEE
MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2025
12:00 PM
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C O M M I T T E E
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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C O M M I T T E E
WELCOME &
INTRODUCTIONS
CHAIR MATTUCCI
MEMBER KAJI
MEMBER SHEIKH
PRESENTING STAFF
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C O M M I T T E E
REPORT OF STAFF ON THE
POSTING OF THE AGENDA
ITEM FOR DISCUSSION:
POTENTIAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE
CHANGES
AGENDA ITEM 5A
JANUARY 15, 2025
● Recognizable geographic,
topographic, or historical
significance to Torrance
– OR –
● Persons who have served the
U.S., California, and/or Torrance
in exceptional manner
– OR –
● Individuals, families, or
organizations who have donated
land/funds to the City
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C O M M I T T E E
TORRANCE’S
NAMING POLICY
Resolution No. 2008-81:
● “However, no individual
currently serving in an active
role shall be considered for
naming, except in special
circumstances, at the discretion
of the City Council.”
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C O M M I T T E E
TORRANCE’S
PROPOSED CHANGE
III. POLICY
Paragraph 4
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Manager that the Ad Hoc
Naming of Public Facilities Committee discuss and provide direction on potential policy and procedure changes for the naming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities.
A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E 8 A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E 9 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION:
RENAMING OF
GENERAL AVIATION CENTER (GAC)
AGENDA ITEM 5B
JANUARY 15, 2025
GENERAL AVIATION CENTER (GAC)
•Located at 3301 Airport Drive
•One-story, 9,861 sf. building built in
1992.
•Serves as hub for Airport Operations,
Noise Abatement, Community Room
Rentals, Pilot Lounge.
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FACILITY NAMING APPLICATION
•On September 14, 2023, Airport
Commission unanimous approved to
submit an application to re-name GAC
in honor of Frank Robinson.
•On September 21, 2023, Facility
Naming Application was submitted.
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● Recognizable geographic,
topographic, or historical
significance to Torrance
– OR –
● Persons who have served the
U.S., California, and/or Torrance
in exceptional manner
– OR –
● Individuals, families, or
organizations who have donated
land/funds to the City
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C O M M I T T E E
TORRANCE’S
NAMING POLICY
Resolution No. 2008-81:
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Manager that the Ad Hoc
Naming of Public Facilities Committee discuss and provide direction on application for the naming of the General
Aviation Center (GAC) in honor of Frank Robinson.
A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E 14 A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E 15 ITEM FOR DISCUSSION:
RENAMING OF TOYOTA MEETING HALL
AGENDA ITEM 5C
JANUARY 15, 2025
2023 COUNCIL CONCURRENCE
On September 12, 2023, Former
Councilmember Griffiths received
Council concurrence to direct staff to
explore:
•Renaming the Toyota Meeting Hall
•Having an organization or
philanthropist sponsor the facility
for its naming rights
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● Recognizable geographic,
topographic, or historical
significance to Torrance
– OR –
● Persons who have served the
U.S., California, and/or Torrance
in exceptional manner
– OR –
● Individuals, families, or
organizations who have donated
land/funds to the City
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NAMING POLICY
Resolution No. 2008-81:
2023 Council Concurrence
OTHER CITIES’ NAMING POLICIES (THRESHOLDS)
City Policy Excerpt
Costa Mesa 2. All parks not adjacent to schools and all recreation and community facilities may be named according to the following:
a. After the donor, be it an individual or group, who/which dedicates land, facilities, or more than fifty percent (50%) of the purchase price to the City of Costa Mesa.
San Diego a. The threshold for naming or renaming a City Asset for an individual, organization, or business when funding is involved should include a donation agreement and one or more of the following:
i. A significant contribution towards the capital construction costs of the structure; ii. A deed to the City of land for the majority of the City Asset by the donor; and/or iii. A twenty-year endowment for the continued maintenance and operations of the City Asset.
19A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E CONSIDERATIONS: Capital Maintenance
20A D H O C N A M I N G O F P U B L I C F A C I L I T I E S C O M M I T T E E •An estimated $1,211,770 required in
capital maintenance within the next
10 years.
•Repair outdoor wood trellis.
•Replace soon-to-be outdated fire
alarm system.
•Replace soon-to-be outdated air
handler unit.
Torrance Facility Condition Assessment
CONSIDERATIONS: Civic Center Master Plan
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DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS
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Keep the
Name
Recommend to City Council to keep the Toyota Meeting Hall name given the uncertain nature of the Torrance Civic Center Master Plan and Economic Feasibility Study and/or as an affirmation of Toyota’s lasting impact despite its departure.
Name
Change
Campaign
Recommend to the City Council to direct staff to initiate a name change campaign and one or more of the following options:
• Seek potential donors and negotiate a naming rights agreement. • Seek exceptional public service individuals. Dedicate the Meeting Hall after them.
Other
Alternatives
The Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities Committee may recommend an alternative for City Council consideration.
POTENTIAL DONATION THRESHOLDS
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Status Quo $1,200,000.00
($49,452/year*)
24⅓ years* Toyota’s initial contribution.
1 $1,211,770.00
($121,177/year)
10 years Mirrors Toyota’s initial contribution. Covers 100% of the expected major capital maintenance costs for 10 years.
2 $494,518.58
($49,452/year)
10 years Mirrors Toyota’s effective donation per year. Covers 41% of the expected major capital maintenance costs for 10 years.
3 $605,885.00
($60,589/year)
10 years Mirrors Costa Mesa and San Diego’s targeted donation thresholds. Covers 50% of the expected major capital maintenance costs for 10 years.
RECOMMENDATION
•Staff recommends that the Ad Hoc Naming of Public
Facilities Committee discuss and provide direction on the renaming of the Toyota Meeting Hall.
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