RENAMING OF COLUMBIA PARK
CITY MANAGER | ITEM 10A
October 7, 2025 10A
Ad Hoc Naming of
Public Facilities
Committee Meeting
September 2, 2025
● Policy and Procedure
review for the Naming of
City-Owned land,
building, and facilities.
● Application for the
naming of Columbia Park
to Honor Ted T. Tanouye.
● Discussion of the
renaming of Columbia
Park.
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R 10A
CITY OF TORRANCE’S
NAMING POLICY
Resolution 2008-81
● 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.
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R 10A
HISTORY OF COLUMBIA PARK
• 52 Acres located at 4045 W 190th St &
Prairie Ave
• Named in 1968 after Columbia
Broadcasting Company
• Presence of KNX radio tower
• 17 Acres gifted by Columbia
Broadcasting Company
• Full size acquired by 1978
• Future home to World War II Camp
Wall Monument
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R 10A
HISTORY OF TED T. TANOUYE
• February 1942 – Enlisted in U.S.
Army
• July 7, 1944 – Wounded in Action
at Hill 140
• September 1944 – Distinguished
Service Cross
• June 21, 2000 – Medal of Honor
• October 5, 2010 - Congressional
Gold Medal
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R
10A
CITY OF TORRANCE’S
NAMING POLICY
Resolution 2008-81
● 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.
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R 10A
CONSIDERATIONS: Capital Maintenance
• World War II Camp Wall
Monument
• CIP 3-Year Projection:
• Restroom Renovations
• Picnic Shelter Renovations
• Dog Park Construction
• Turf Sports Fields; and
• Walking Path Replacement
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R
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RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept and File the September 2, 2025 Committee
Minutes for the Ad Hoc Naming of Public Facilities
Committee; and
2. Discuss and Provide Direction on the Renaming of
Columbia Park
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R 10A
Questions?
O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y M A N A G E R
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