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

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Standard and McFadden Park located at 1117 S Standard Avenue November 21, 2023 Page 4 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 criteria 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 and on October 23, 2023, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2023-01 and naming the subject park Gerardo Mouet Park. Abandonment (PW) No. 2023-03 In accordance with Section 8333 of the California Streets and Highways Code, staff is recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving PW No. 2023-03 vacating a portion of a public service easement adjacent to the subject park site. The portion of the alley to be vacated is located on the south end of the alley between Wakeham Avenue to the north and McFadden Avenue to the south, adjacent to 1117 South Standard Avenue. The 4,848 — square foot portion of the alley was dedicated to the City of Santa Ana as a public easement, which is currently being utilized by vehicle traffic to access residential apartment complexes located to the north. On October 23, 2023, the City's Planning Commission adopted a resolution finding the vacation of the portion of alley to be in conformity with the City's General Plan as required under Section 65042(a) of the California Government Code. As part of the park construction plan, the alley is proposed to be abandoned and redesigned/replaced approximately 20 feet to the east. This replacement dedication will provide equivalent street circulation and function for vehicles traveling between Wakeham Avenue and McFadden Avenue to access the apartment complexes. Further, the Public Works Agency has determined that there are no issues with this portion of the alley being