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Home My WebLink AboutCAP 2013-11-25 Item 2B - Discussion - Naming Pea Patch Site at Riverton Park as Gully GardensCity of Tukwila TO: 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 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 GuIIy Gardens, in memory of Betty and Paul GuIIy. A copy of Mr. Lamb's letter is included as Attachment A. 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 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. 17 INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 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 on December 9, 2013 and a Regular Meeting in 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 18 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 arejust 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 19 20 City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. /4 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 TUKWILA, 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 Marsha! 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: 1. Geographical location; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Names of persons; 4. Geological features; 5. City identity and image NAMEPROP.DOC 6/12(1996 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 die area, or who theCit_y 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 made, Section 3. Repealer. Resolution 981 is hereby repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH CI TY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this - J. day of , 1998. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: E. Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: Office o the City A orney Filed with the City Clerk: to —// 98 Passed by the City Council: - AO-1ff Resolution Number /if-00 NAMEPROP.DOC 6/11/1998 22 Pamela Linder, Council President Attachment C TU 1lF � PARKS &. RECREATION PARKS »��N|��l��W r��nu�~» ��/�n�*//.�~»/��o� MINUTES November 20 16, 2013 5:30pm Tukwila Community Center CaII to Order: Parks Committee Chairperson Sean Albert called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. Attendance: Commissioners — Sean Albert, Don Scanlon, AIice Russell, Joanne McManus Staif— Dave Johnson, Marty O'Brien Approval of Minutes: Don Scanlon moved to approve the Minutes of theOctober 16,2013meetng. Alice Russell seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. Presentation — Foster Golf Links: Head Golf Pro at Foster Golf Links, Marty O'Brien provided information and answered questions from the Commissioners regarding Golf in Tukwila, including rounds of play are up 2% compared to 2012, methods to increase revenue include maximizing rounds played through intentional marketing efforts and re-investing into the product (Le. the course). Mr. 0 Brien announced that he will be retiring in August after 23 years at Foster Golf Links, and noted that Foster is a great asset to the community. He is very proud of the course, how far it's come in the past 23 years, and 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 the community, and asked staff to explore opportunities to update the community on the state of Golf in Tukwila. Citizen Comment: no citizen comment Business Items A. Project Update — The Commission reviewed the Project Update included in the Agenda Packet. B. Park Name Request — Dave Johnson shared the information with the Commission on the request to 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 PIan 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 byJanuary 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 Scanlon moved to spend $450 on the purchase of soccer balls to be used for the Adopt-a-family program. The Commission feels 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: Aiice Russeil moved to adjourn at 7:OOpm. The motion was seconded by Don Scanion. The motion passed unanimously. Next Meeting: December Social TBA 24