HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2017, 08/08) - B-9 - AmendedNAMING 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
5. Persons that have been deceased for at least fifteen (15) years
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.
History
Adopted I-22 - 9-12-1988
Amended I-22 -1-24-1994 (changed to I-9)
Amended I-9 - 2-27-1995
Amended I-9 - 4-8- 2003 (changed to B-9)
Amended B-9 - 5-13-2003
Amended B-9 - 8-8-2017
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