HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Naiming of City Parks - discussion of City COuncil Policy I-9(Item 9)
. January 7, 2003
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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
5. 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
Formerly 1 -22
Amended - February 27, 1995
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January 6, 2003
Marcelino Lomelli
Park Maintenance Supervisor
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
21420 Bundy Canyon Road. Wildomar, CA 92595
(909) 674.0638 • 1- 800 - 543.4109 • Fax: (909)674.3760
Re: Observation of Sports Field at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
Dear Marcelino Lomelli
In the course of my observation of the Ballfield at Bonita Canyon Sports Park, I observed
turf that was 60 to 70% mature in leaf density and root structure. In my opinion, with
favorable weather conditions the turf will be in optimum play condition by fall 2003. The
turf could be used for play as early as mid - summer 2003, but more damage could occur
as a result and steps will have to be taken to repair damaged areas.
The reason for the caution is this: For the turf to be in optimum play condition, the
Bermuda grass which should make up 50% or more of turf mixture, needs at least 90 -120
days of growth, in its ideal growth period (from late May until the end of September).
The turf in question may look in great shape and ready for play now or next month, but
without full establishment of warm season grasses (Bermuda). In the warm summer
months when cool season grasses (Perennial Rye, Tall Fescue) aren't as active, the turf
area would be compromised by continued activity because Bermuda would have not had
the chance to become fully established. Thus, once cool season grasses become damaged,
the Bermuda would already be gone due to early traffic on immature plants. The bottom
line is this, if you don't want your field to turn into a maintenance problem like Arroyo
Park, wait.
Sincerely,
Marc Smalley