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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT July 26, 1999
Arts & Cultural ' Library ' Recreation ' seniors
To: Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Re: Proposed Names for New Community Park
RECOMMENDATION
Select one of the following proposed names for the official City name of the new City park
which lies southerly of Bonita Canyon Road, easterly of MacArthur Boulevard.
Bonita Canyon Park
Buffalo Canyon Park
Ford Road Park
MacArthur Park
Newport Sports Park
0 BACKGROUND
In FY 1998/99, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission established a Park Naming
Committee to consider names of the new park. Two committee meetings were held and
noticed for the public. The committee report was formally considered at the Commission
meeting on July 6, 1999. Previous to the meeting, articles were placed in the local paper
regarding the pending decision and the opportunity for the public to provide input. A
sketch of the park is attached.
At the July 6, 1999 meeting, the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission voted
unanimously to forward to the City Council for consideration the five proposed names for
the park, as indicated above.
Attachment
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NAMING OF CITY PARKS
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 parks shall be reviewed by the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Commission with a recommendation being transmitted to the City
Council for approval.
B. New park names can be chosen from, but not limited to, the following categories:
1. Streets or schools bordering park
2. Topography
3. Theme
4. Renowned citizens of the community
S. Common names already in place for the area
C. New or existing community centers, buildings, rooms or site amenities may be
dedicated in honor of persons who have served their community in an
exceptional and distinguished manner.
D. Prior to the dedication or naming of a park or public recreational facility for a
deceased persons, there should be a passage of six months from death before the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission acts upon the request and makes a
recommendation to the City Council.
Adopted - September 12,1988
Amended - January 24,1994
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Amended - February 27,1995
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Community Association
July 26, 1999
Newport Beach City Council
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
RE: NEWPORT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
PREFERRED PARK NAME
Attention City Council Members:
PAUL L/ 1
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As management agent for the Newport Hills Conunutity Association, l have been requested by
the Board of Directors to contact you regarding the preferred name of the park between Ford
Road and Bonita Canyon.
At the July 15, 1999 meeting of the Newport Hills Community Association Board of Directors, it
was unanimously decided that the preferred name of the park is Buffalo Canyon Park, however
Bonita Canyon Park is also acceptable. The Board feels that the name Ford Sports Park is
inappropriate to the area.
Should you have any questions regarding the above information please do not hesitate to contact
the undersigned at (949)450-1515. ext. 217. Thank you.
Sincerely,
VILLAGEWAY MANAGEMENT, INC.
Lisa Terry
Property Manager
At the Direction of the Board of Directors
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