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Recreation and Parks Commission September 22, 1993 B. Draft Policy for Naming Parks and City Facilities - Mr. Bowman stated there is a draft resolution in Commissioners' packets. Mr. Bowman asked the Commission to adopt the draft resolution establishing the policy for naming of City parks and facilities, and to instruct Staff to forward the resolution to the City Council for adoption. After discussion, Commissioner Carr made a motion to send the resolution to the City Council for acceptance and then write the guidelines at a Study Session. Commissioner Gonzales seconded the motion. The motion was carried. Mr. Bowman stated he will draft an application and guidelines for the Commission's review at the November meeting. Recreation and Parks Commission Study Session October 20, 1993 Guideline Application for Naming Parks, Park Features and Facilities Mr. Bowman stated the application is drafted for the Commission's input. Mr. Bowman stated there is one pending application which is waiting for approval by this Commission and the City Council. Mr. Bowman stated he hopes to present the application at the December meeting. Chairperson Rios stated the application should include dates and names of the organizations where the nominee belongs. Mr. Bowman stated he will review the application with the submitting person to obtain more information such as the length the nominee has lived in the City, organization affiliations and other pertinent data. Chairperson Rios also requested Mr. Bowman to ask if the nominee has received any other recognition awards. Vice -Chairperson Chavez asked how often can a facility be named and renamed. Mr. Bowman stated this would be up to the Commission and City Council. Chairperson Rios requested the application process be 30 to 60 days and that the public be notified. Vice -Chairperson Chavez suggested an even longer application time and running the public notice in a major newspaper. Vice -Chairperson Chavez requested the date of adoption of this application be noted at the bottom of the application. Vice -Chairperson Chavez made a motion to accept the application with the following changes: The date of the application development be placed at the bottom of the application, and dates and names of organization affiliations be added. Commissioner Yarnell seconded the motion,. The motion was carried.