Item 38 - Standard and McFadden Park located at 1117 S Standard Avenue

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PFN No. 2023-01, PW No. 2023-03, GPA No. 2023-01 , & AA No. 2023-01 for Gerardo Mouet Park (1117 S. Standard Avenue) October 23, 2023 Page 3 1. A name, which serves to identify the location of the subject by reference to distinct geographic, environmental or development features in the immediate area; 2. A name, which references the history of the subject site or its immediate area; 3. A name, which identifies a person or family, which made an extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the construction or improvement of the subject public facility; or 4. A name which recognizes a person or family who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well-being of the City, including past mayors, council members, board or commission members, officers or employees of the City, but not anyone who currently holds any such position. Staff reviewed over 200 naming suggestions. The list below was developed as a priority for consideration, as the names closely fall under the criterion mentioned above: 1. Gerardo Mouet Park (Former PRCSA Director & Interim City Manager) 2. Salvador Quintana Park 3. Hibiscus Park (Santa Ana's Flower) 4. Cornerstone Park After consideration of the list above, the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Commission recommended on July 27, 2023 by a vote of 4-1 to recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving "Gerardo Mouet Park" as the name of the subject park. Abandonment (PW) No. 2023-03 In accordance with California Government Code Section 65402(a), staff is recommending that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution finding Abandonment (PW) No. 2023- 03 consistent with the General Plan. California Government Code Section 65402 (Restrictions on Acquisition and Disposal of Real Property) requires that the Planning Commission review and approve certain actions related to City property. Actions related to acquiring, using, or disposing of public property require the Planning Commission to review the proposed use for conformity with the General Plan. As part of the park construction, a portion of the southerly end of the alley between Wakeham Avenue to the north and McFadden Avenue to the south will be abandoned and redesigned/replaced approximately 20 feet to the east. The replacement dedication will provide equivalent street circulation and function. PW No. 2023-03 is consistent with the goals and polices of the General Plan of the City. Policy 1.5 of the Community Element (CM) encourages the development and use of municipal buildings, indoor facilities, sports fields, and outdoor spaces for recreation that serve residents throughout the City, with priority given to areas that are underserved and/or within environmental justice area boundaries. PW No. 2023-03 will redesign a portion of an alley in order to provide additional and continues open space within an