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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2013-12-09 Item 3E - Motion - Renaming of Pea Patch at Riverton Park as "Gully Gardens"COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ni Meeting Date Prepared by III a or ' f re risin Council replant 12/09/13 DJ Pea Patch at Riverton Park 12/9/13 Motion Date 2014 1 1 Resolution Mtg Date Ordinance Mt, Date B1(1.42),(7)-(1 A kg Date Public .Hearing Mtg Date Other Mtg Date CATEGORY Discussion g. Mt g Date Mtg SPONSOR 1 I Council Mgor — HR DCD 1 1 Finance Fire — IT E Pea 7 Police my spoNsoles Consider recommendation from Park Commission by way of citizen request to change the SUMMARY name of the Pea Patch at Riverton Park to "Gully Gardens", in honor of Betty and Paul Gully. ITEM INFORMATION ITEM No. 3.E. 93 STAFF SPONSOR: RICK STILL ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 12/9/13 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Naming Pea Patch at Riverton Park 12/9/13 Motion Date 2014 1 1 Resolution Mtg Date Ordinance Mt, Date B1(1.42),(7)-(1 A kg Date Public .Hearing Mtg Date Other Mtg Date CATEGORY Discussion g. Mt g Date Mtg SPONSOR 1 I Council Mgor — HR DCD 1 1 Finance Fire — IT E Pea 7 Police my spoNsoles Consider recommendation from Park Commission by way of citizen request to change the SUMMARY name of the Pea Patch at Riverton Park to "Gully Gardens", in honor of Betty and Paul Gully. RtwiNwim BY COW Mtg. Utilities Cmte DATE: 11/25/13 ■ CA&P Cmte F&S Cmte — Transportation Cmte Comm. — Planning Comm. CHAIR: EKBERG __ Arts Comm. A Parks COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: SPoNsoR/AumiN. CO\iMi'Fiii Parks and Recreation Department Committee of the Whole Unanimous Approval; Forward to COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURI; REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $ $ $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 12/9/13 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 12/9/13 Informational Memorandum dated 11/18/13, with modifications underlined after CAP Letter from Ron Lamb Resolution 1400 (Naming City Property) Minutes from the 11/20/13 Park Commission Meeting Minutes from the 11/25/13 Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting 93 94 TO: City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Community Affairs and Parks Committee FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director BY: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent DATE: November 18, 2013 (Based on discussion at CAP, language modifications are shown below in strike -thru underlined format.) SUBJECT: Naming Pea Patch at Riverton Park ISSUE Consider recommendation from Park Commission by way of citizen request to change the name of the Pea Patch at Riverton Park. BACKGROUND A formal request was made by Ron Lamb at the October 21, 2013 Regular Meeting for the City Council to consider naming the Pea Patch at Riverton Park as Gully Gardens, in memory of Betty and Paul Gully. A copy of Mr. Lamb's letter is included as Attachment A. Riverton Park is the site of the former Southgate Elementary School, and former site of the Tukwila Community Center, and was known as "Southgate ". After the Community Center moved to the Allentown site in 1997, Betty Gully was instrumental in gathering community signatures in support of renaming the park to Riverton Park. In April 1993, Council passed Resolution 1247, which named the Southeast field at Foster Memorial Park after Lee Phillips. Foster Memorial Park is managed and maintained via a lease agreement with the Tukwila School District. Lee Phillips was a long -time Tukwila resident, Police Court Judge in Tukwila, and coached the first Little League baseball team in Tukwila and founded the Little League in Tukwila. DISCUSSION The City manages and maintains the Riverton Park property via a lease agreement with the Tukwila School District. The process for naming City property is covered by Resolution 1400 (Attachment B), and includes park property. By resolution, the names of parks in Tukwila shall be recommended by the Parks Commission, and forwarded to the Community and Parks Committee for consideration. By resolution, names of property and facilities (including parks) shall use the following unranked criteria to guide their naming decision: 1. Geographical location 2. Historical consideration 3. Names of persons 4. Geological features 5. City identity and image 95 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 By resolution, where persons names are used, they should be people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community, have historical significance to the area, or who the City would like to recognize as an important influence in the area. The Park Commission has reviewed Mr. Lamb's request presented at the November 20, 2013 Park Commission meeting (Attachment C) and would like to recommend to the Community and Parks Committee that the Pea Patch at Riverton Park be named Gully Gardens, in honor of Betty and Paul Gully. Currently, the name of the Pea Patch is Riverton Pea Patch. For process sake and by resolution, when the name is being considered for a change, the Council will delay a final decision for thirty (30) days after a recommendation from a Committee of the Whole is made. RECOMMENDATION The Community Affairs and Parks Committee is being asked to recommend the name of the Pea Patch at Riverton Park be changed from Riverton Pea Patch to Gully Gardens and forward the recommendation to the Committee of the Whole (12/9/13) and Regular Meeting (TBD 2014) for consideration and approval. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A — Letter from Ron Lamb Attachment B — City of Tukwila Resolution 1400 "Naming City Property" Attachment C — Parks Commission Draft Minutes from November 20, 2013 Attachment D — Community Affairs and Parks Committee Meeting minutes — November 25, 2013 96 ATTACHMENT A Dear Parks Commission members, I'd like to ask the Parks Commission to consider naming the Riverton Park pea patch Gully Gardens in memory of Betty and Paul Gully. Most people on the commission, I'm sure, knew Betty and Paul, but to briefly recap their contributions to the community, here are.just a few of their accomplishments and contributions to the community over the decades: • Served as Scout and school leaders • Led school levy campaigns for years • Served on the Rainier Symphony board • Actively participated in the Vision Tukwila process • Served on the Tukwila Children's Foundation board • Worked on annexation of their Riverton neighborhood to the City • Named Treasures of Tukwila • Operated their own business, Gully Gardens, from their home, a block from the Riverton Park pea patch But most important, they chose to put down roots in here. With Betty and Paul as role models, family members have stayed in Tukwila and still contribute to the community. Their active participation in their community has inspired others, beyond their family, as well. Creating community is like tending a garden. You don't just throw some seeds on the ground and walk away. A community, like a garden, requires constant care and attention. Betty and Paul were always there to provide that care and attention. Though they are no longer with us, their example of community service can continue to inspire us all. What better way to remember them than a garden? I've spoken to family members about this idea, and they are supportive. I also spoke to Betty about it, when she was in the assisted living facility in West Seattle, after Paul had passed away and she had suffered her stroke. I asked her what she thought of the idea of naming the pea patch Gully Gardens. She said, "Do what you think best." I think this is what is best. I hope you agree. Sincerely, Ron Lamb 4251 South 139th Street Tukwila, WA 98168 97 98 City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. /J4eD A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING POLICIES FOR NAMING CITY PROPERTY; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 981. Attachment B WHEREAS, Resolution 981 was passed in 1985 to set policies for naming City property; and WHEREAS, since 1985 the City has grown, development has increased, and Resolution 981 no longer applies as effectively as it once did; and WHEREAS, Tukwila has a rich history, an important location, and a number of individuals who have contributed to the City's development and enrichment; and WHEREAS, naming of remaining property in Tukwila should be done in a fashion that is responsible and reflects a thoughtful and meaningful process; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUICWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority to Name City Property. A. The Tukwila City Council shall be the final authority in approving the names of City- owned real property. B. New streets in the central business district and business /industrial areas shall be given grid numbered names in order to enhance quick response by public safety officials in emergencies and in order to facilitate access by the general public. C. The City's Fire Marshal will approve the names of numbered City streets. The Administration will inform the Council of these names when approved. D. The names of parks in the City shall be recommended by the Park Commission. Their recommendation will be forwarded to the Community and Parks Committee for consideration. E. In all cases other than parks and numbered streets in the central business district, the Community and Parks Committee will recommend a name or alternative names for City Council consideration and approval. Section 2. Criteria for Naming City Property. A., Named City property and facilities including streets, parks, bridges, and facilities shall use .the following unranked criteria to guide their naming decision: I. Geographical location; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Names of persons; 4. Geological features; 5. City identity and image NAMEPROP.DOC 6/11[1998 ,-,B,,_ „Where_persons' names are used, they should be people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community, or whose names are of historical, significance to the area, or who ,the Cry would like to recognize as an important influence in the area.. C. When the name of City-owned real property or of a City facility is being changed,, the City Council will delay a final decision for thirty (30) days after a recommendation from a _Committee of the Whole is rnadex ;, Section 3. Repealer. Resolution 981 is hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COU CIL OF THFCITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this - / day of f1 , 1998. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: E. Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Office o the City A orney Filed with the City Clerk: A — //— 98 Passed by the City Council: - /.0=7657 Resolution Number_ lf/OO NAMEPROP.DOC 6/11/1998 100 Pamela Linder, Council President Attachment C TU 1LA PARKS &t. RECREATION auoo*s��ryv row PARKS COMMISSION ��/xrx~v �~��o��v�xx.v.�n��/� MINUTES o�oux��ou�� November 20 16, 2013 5:3Op/n Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, Alice Russell, Joanne McManus Staff — Dave Johnson, Marty O'Brien Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve thel Minutes of the October 16, 2013 meeting. Alice Russell seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimous y. Presentation — Foster Golf Links: Head Golf Pro at Foster Golf Links, Marty O'Brien provided information and answered questions from the Commissioners rega.rdlin Golf in Tukwila, including rounds of play are up 2% compared to 2012, methods to increase revenue Inc udge maximizing rounds played through intentional marketing efforts and re-investing into the product (i.e. the coFurtser).isMar. 0 Brien announced that he will be retiring in August after 23 years at Foster Golf Links, and noted that osd e great asset to the community. He is very proud of the course, how far it's come in the past 23 years, an that he is.excited for the future of Foster Golf Links. The Commission thanked Mr. O'Brien for the update and for his service to t.he community, and asked staff to explore opportunities to update the community on the "state of Golf' in Tuk)tvi/la. Citizen Comment: no citizen comment Business Items � �� ,�� A. Project Update —The Commission reviewed the Project Update included in the Agenda Packet. B. Park N rename the Pea Patch at Riverton Park to '`Gully Gardens," in honor of Paul and Betty Gully. Mr. Johnson shared the naming process with the Commission and introduced Ron Lamb to the Commission. Mr. Lamb was the citizen who originally brought the request forward to council. Discussion ensued and included thoughts a memories of the Gully's, recognizing their impact on Tukwila, concern about naming features of Parks, perhaps it's more appropriate to name Duwamish Gardens after the Gully's. Joanne McManus moved to recommend to the Community Affairs and Parks Committee that the name of the Pea Patch at Riverton Park be changed to "Gully Gardens," in memory of Paul and Betty Gully. Alice Russell seconded the motion. The motion passed, 3-1. C. PROS Plan Update — Dave Johnson distributed the DRAFT PROS PIan to the Commissioners and summarized the plan, and explained the process going forward. Comments are due back by January 13, 2014, and it final plan needs to be adopted by March 1, 2014 in order to be eligible for the next RCO grant cycle. C. Park Rules Update — Dave Johnson explained that staff are working on a draft of updated Rules and Regulations and hope to have a preliminary draft at the January meeting for the Commission to review. D. Department Update — Dave Johnson shared information with the Commission, including the Winter Program Guide, recruitment for the openings for the Commission, and upcoming events. Other A. The Commission reviewed their budget status for expenditures. After discussion, Don Scanion moved to spend $450 on the purchase of soccer balls to be used for the Adopt-a-family program. The Commission feeis this will have a far reaching effect on the kids in the program as a single ball can be used by numerous kids, and falls under the "Good Healthy Fun" that Parks and Recreation promotes. B. Don Scanlon inquired about the role that Parks and Recreation has in the City Emergency Plan. Mr. Johnson explained that the Department is tasked with sheltering, and has gone through training and mock Adjournment: Alice Russell moved to adjourn at 7:00pm. The motion was seconded by Don Scanlon. The motion passed unanimously. Next Meeting: December Social TBA 102 City of Tukwila Community Affairs and Parks Committee COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND PARKS COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 25, 2013 — 5:15 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Allan Ekberg, Chair; De'Sean Quinn and Kate Kruller Staff: David Cline, Rick Still, Dave Johnson, Stephanie Gardner, Gail Labanara, Laurel Humphrey Guest: Ron Lamb, resident; Ryan Mottau, MIG CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Ekberg called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. 1. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Ordinance: Revising Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 — Arts Commission Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.30 — Civic Arts Commission to modernize the Commission's governance in alignment with current City Strategic Plan goals. The Arts Commission has reviewed and is in support of the proposal, summarized as follows: • Name change from Civic Arts Commission to Tukwila Arts Commission • Expand members from five to seven • Add one student representative position • Define the Municipal Arts Fund as an allocation of 1% of all qualifying Capital Improvement projects "Percent for Art" programs have been adopted by numerous cities, counties, governments and public authorities in Washington State. Federal government allows a minimum of 1/2% and a maximum of 5% to be allocated to public art. This proposal would support the Strategic Plan goals relating to A Community of Inviting Neighborhoods and Vibrant Business Districts', and Promote a Positive Identity and Image." The Committee requested that the Arts 'Funding Matrix in the committee packet include draft language representing Tukwila's policy in the event it passes Council approval. In addition, staff was asked to provide a cost estimate for the 1% based upon the 2013 Capital Improvement Program. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO DECEMBER 9 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. B. Renaming of Pea Patch at Riverton Park to Gully Gardens. Staff is seeking Council approval to change the name of Riverton Pea Patch to Gully Gardens to honor the memory of notable Tukwila residents Betty and Paul Gully. This request was first conveyed by resident Ron Lamb at the October 21, 2013 Regular Meeting of the City Council. The Park Commission has reviewed Mr. 'Lamb's request and determined that the community contributions made by Mr. and Mrs. Gully certainly meet the naming criteria as outlined in Resolution 1400. If the Committee of the Whole recommends that the name change to Gully Gardens move forward, the final decision will be delayed for at least thirty days and appear on a Regular Meeting agenda in 2014. Staff shared some additional information regarding the history of the Riverton Park site that the Committee asked be added to the packet prior to Committee of the Whole discussion. If the renaming is approved by the Council, staff would like to celebrate with an opening event and installation of a commemorative plaque at the park. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO THE DECEMBER 9 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 103