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PB &R Commission Agenda
Item No. 6
August 2, 2011
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Mark Harmon, Director of Municipal Operatiot
Bench Donation Request
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission consider the
bench donation request at Irvine Terrace Park.
Discussion
City Council Policy B -17 establishes criteria for parks, facilities, and recreation program
donations within the Cit). The policy is structured to establish a fair and uniform
procedure for making gifts to the City, and to make the donation process easier for staff
and donors.
The City has received a request from The Rotary Club of Newport- Balboa and Newport
Beach Sister City Association (Attachment A) to donate a bench at Irvine Terrace Park.
'fhe donated bench (Attachment B) is included on the City's Official Bench List.
Attachments C & D show the location of the proposed bench donation.
Since the value of the bench with a new concrete pad (to place the bench on) is greater
than $1,000.00, the donation is eligible to receive a dedicatory plaque that will be placed
on the bench. The submitted plaque verbiage, which complies with City Council Policy
13 -17, is "Donated for Masao Kato ".
Mr. William T. Hossfeld, President of The Rotary Club of Newport- Balboa, Council
Member Edward D. Selich and Irvine Terrace Community Association have received a
copy of this report and a notice of the Commission meeting, Additionally, as per the
Council Policy B -17, adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the donation site were
also notified of the Commission meeting (Attachment F.).
Attachments: (A) The Rotary Club of Ncwport- Balboa Gifts for Tomorrow Order
Request Form and Letter dated July 20. 2011
(B) Infinity Series bench style picture
(C) Picture of proposed location
(D) Map of proposed location
(I) Map of property owners notified