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Home My WebLink About14 - Balboa Island Park to Ralph Rodheim ParkApril 25, 2017 Agenda Item No. 14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Dave Kiff, City Manager - 949-644-3001, dkiff@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Carol Jacobs, Assistant City Manager PHONE: 949-644-3001 TITLE: Changing the Name of "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park" to Honor the Former Resident ABSTRACT: Council Member Herdman suggested that the City Council consider changing the name Of "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park." While City Council Policy B-9 establishes a certain process for naming existing parks, it is within the City Council's discretion to waive compliance with Council Policy B-9. RECOMMENDATIONS: a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; b) Waive the requirements set forth in City Council Policy B-9, Naming of City Parks and Facilities, to allow the City Council to rename "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park;" and c) Adopt Resolution No. 2017-31, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Changing the Name of Balboa Island Park to Ralph Rodheim Park to Honor the Former Resident. DISCUSSION: At a recent City Council meeting, Council Member Herdman asked his colleagues to consider changing the name of "Balboa Island Park" (near the Beek Center) to "Ralph Rodheim Park" in honor of longtime Balboa Island resident Ralph Rodheim, who passed away earlier in 2017. 14-1 Changing the Name of "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park" April 25, 2017 Page 2 Council Policy B-9 Naming of City Parks and Facilities (Attachment A) generally governs the Council's processes regarding this issue, and requires, in part, that: "A. Suggestions for naming new or existing parks or public facilities shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City Council for approval. B. New or existing park or public facilities names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories: 1. Streets or schools bordering park 2. Topography 3. Theme 4. Common names already in place for the area" Balboa Island Park 14-2 Changing the Name of "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park" April 25, 2017 Page 3 Balboa Island Park is located adjacent to Agate Avenue on Balboa Island. This small park is home to the Beek Community Center as well as a half -court basketball court, a tot lot, and some greenspace. Ralph Rodheim passed away in early February 2017, following a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Ralph was a longtime resident of Balboa Island, and played an important role in Newport Beach's civic life, including having been Citizen of the Year in 2010. Ralph was active in the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce as well as on Balboa Island and with the Balboa Village Merchants' association. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Council Policy B-9, Naming of City Parks & Facilities Attachment B — Resolution No. 2017-31 14-3 ATTACHMENT A i • NAMING OF CITY PARKS & FACILITIES The City of Newport Beach has a comprehensive program to provide park and open space to serve the leisure and recreation needs of residents. It is desirable that appropriate names be selected for future parks and public recreational facilities. The following guidelines shall serve as policy on this matter. A. Suggestions for naming new or existing parks or public facilities shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City Council for approval. B. New or existing park or public facilities names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories: 1. Streets or schools bordering park 2. Topography 3. Theme 4. Common names already in place for the area C. Facility rooms or site amenities may be dedicated in honor of persons if done as part of a capital/ fundraising campaign and with the approval of the City Council. The provisions of this policy shall not apply to commitments made prior to May 13, 2003. Adopted - September 12,19$$ Amended - January 24,1994 Amended - February 27,1995 Reassigned - April S, 2003 Amended - May 13, 2003 Formerly I-22 Formerly I-9 1 14-4 ATTACHMENT B RESOLUTION NO. 2017- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAME OF BALBOA ISLAND PARK TO RALPH RODHEIM PARK TO HONOR THE FORMER RESIDENT WHEREAS, Ralph Rodheim graduated from Newport Harbor High School and Chapman University and was a staple of the City of Newport Beach community, particularly for issues involving Newport Harbor; WHEREAS, Ralph was a longtime resident of Balboa Island and played an integral role in Newport Beach's civic life, including being active in the Balboa Village and serving on the Balboa Village Merchants Association; WHEREAS, Ralph became a Commodore in 1986 and served as Skipper of the Commodores during the 1997/1998 term; WHEREAS, during his life, Ralph worked as a teacher, served in Vietnam, and later pursued a marketing career, including founding the Rodheim Marketing Group and West Mark Savings Bank; he and his wife Penny owned Balboa Boat Rentals in the Fun Zone for more than 25 years; WHEREAS, being a consummate sailor, Ralph was an organizer of the Newport to Ensenada boat race, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, and the Balboa Yacht Club's annual Wooden Boat Festival, which he helped found in 2014; he also sailed internationally with Chapman University students as part of a Semester at Sea program; WHEREAS, Ralph played an important role in Newport Beach's civic life, including being one of the original members of the Newport Beach Harbor Commission, serving for eleven years from the Commission's inception until 2013; he also served as chairman of the California Boating and Waterways Commission; WHEREAS, Ralph was awarded Newport Beach Citizen of the Year in 2010; WHEREAS, in 2014, notwithstanding being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Ralph remained involved in Newport Beach civic life, and participated in the "Ice Bucket Challenge" to raise money to find a cure for ALS and bring awareness to the disease; WHEREAS, every day, Ralph Rodheim's name continues to remind individuals of his selfless dedication to Newport Beach and the various benefits he helped bring to Newport Harbor. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows: 14-5 Section 1: The City Council hereby changes the name of "Balboa Island Park" to "Ralph Rodheim Park" in honor of the former resident and his accomplishments. Section 2: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into the substantive portion of this resolution. Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution. ADOPTED this day of 2017. Kevin Muldoon Mayor ATTEST: Leilani I. Brown City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Aaron C. Harp City Attorney 14-6