HomeMy WebLinkAboutS16 - McFadden Square Centennial Legacy ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. S16
August 8, 2006
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Library Services Department
Linda Katsouleas, Library Services Director
(949) 717 -3810, Ikatsouleas @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: The McFadden Square Centennial Legacy Project
ISSUE:
Should the City Council approve, in concept, the Centennial Legacy Project and
authorize the McFadden Square Centennial Legacy Committee to raise funds for the
project.
Staff recommends Council approve the concept of the McFadden Square Centennial
Legacy Project and authorize Fundraising Chairman Bernie Svalstad to raise funds for
the project.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The Council reviewed the concept of the McFadden Square Centennial Legacy Project
at the April 25, 2006 City Council Study Session. The Council was very supportive of
the concept and instructed staff to continue developing the project. A fundraising
committee has been formed and pledges of support received. Money received will be
deposited in a designated account in the Centennial Trust Fund. A fundraising
committee has been formed and pledges of support have been received.
The Legacy plan will be implemented in phases. Peridian, who designed the project pro
bono, created a flexible Phase I plan which includes granite faced benches and rings to
acknowledge Centennial donors. A piece of public art, new landscaping, a timeline of
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