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Re -naming Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground to "George Upton All Access Park" December 15, 2020 Page 2 Sections 33-5 and 33- 6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) govern the naming of streets and public facilities, including parks, park playgrounds, and other recreational facilities. The municipal code includes guidelines for the naming or renaming of these facilities and identifies policy guidelines. In general, the naming or renaming of parks and public facilities should consider: • A name that serves to identify the location of the subject area. • A name that references the history of the site or area. • A name that identifies a person or family, which made extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the improvement of the public facility. • A name that recognizes a person or family who made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the City, including City Council. Commissioners, Officers and employees of the City, but not anyone who currently holds such position. Based on the guidelines established in the SAMC and in consideration of George Upton's significant contributions to the community, including efforts to create and construct the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground at Carl Thornton Park, staff recommends the renaming of the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground at Carl Thornton Park to the "George Upton All Access Park." FISCAL IMPACT The Kiwanis Club will provide the new sign and the City will install. Therefore, there is no fiscal impact related to this action. Submitted By: Lisa Rudloff, Executive Director— Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency 39A-2