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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
DECEMBER 7, 2009
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2009- ? As Amended
O1 TO NAME A ROOM WITHIN THE SANTA ? Ordinance on 15' Reading
ANA MAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATED AT ? Ordinance on 2rd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
2 6 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA THE ESTELLA ? Set Public Hearing For
R. SHULSE TEEN ACTIVITY ROOM
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file the staff report and affirm the naming of a room within
the TeenSpace area of the Santa Ana Main Public Library the Estella R.
Shulse Teen Activity Room (Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-O1).
BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS ACTION
On October 28, 2009, the Board of Recreation and Parks unanimously
approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-01 by a vote of 7:0 (one
absence) to name a room within the TeenSpace area of the Santa Ana Main
Public Library the Estella R. Shulse Teen Activity Room.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On November 9, 2009, the Planning Commission approved Public Facilities
Naming No. 2009-O1 to name a room within the TeenSpace area of the Santa
Ana Main Public Library the Estella R. Shulse Teen Activity Room by a
vote of 5:0 (Betancourt absent). The Planning Commission made no changes
to the name change identified in the attached staff report (Exhibit A).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
J Trevino Gerardo Mouet
Executive Director Executive Dire for
Planning & Building Agency Parks, Rec. & omm. Svcs. Agency
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REQUEST FOR
Planning Commission Action
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
NOVEMBER 9, 2009 APPROVED
TITLE: ? As Recommended
PUBLIC FACILITIES NAMING NO. 2009-01 ? As Amended
TO NAME A ROOM WITHIN THE SANTA ANA MAIN ? Set Public Hearing For
PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATED AT 26 CIVIC CENTER DENIED
PLAZA THE ESTELLA R. SHULSE TEEN ACTIVITY ? Applicant's Request
ROOM ? Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
Prepared by Vince Fregoso
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Executive Director Planning Man er
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-01 to name a room within the
TeenSpace area of the Santa Ana Main Public Library the Estella R.
Shulse Teen Activity Room.
BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS ACTION
On October 28, 2009, the Board of Recreation and Parks unanimously
approved Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-01 by a vote of 7:0 (one
absence) to name a room within the TeenSpace area of the Santa Ana Main
Public Library the Estella R. Shulse Teen Activity Room.
DISCUSSION
In 2007, the Library Department accepted a bequest of $123,000 from the
Estella R. Shulse Family Trust. Estella was an employee of the library
for many years and continued to return as a volunteer and part-time
employee after her retirement. Ms. Shulse had no family of her own, but
was an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the library family. When
Estella passed away, she left the bulk of her estate to the Santa Ana
Public Library, her adoptive family, trusting that her bequest would be
used to help the community. Her generous donation was used as the seed
money necessary for the development of a long-needed Teen Area in the
library. It provided approximately 55 percent of the funding required
for the project, making possible the design and construction of the
state-of-the-art TeenSpace area.
The Library would like to honor the memory of Estella R. Shulse and
recognize her generosity by naming the Teen Activity Room within the
library TeenSpace in her honor. In addition, a plaque that reads, "In
memory of Estella R. Shulse, longtime library employee and friend, whose
EXHIBIT A
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Public Facilities Naming No. 2009-01
November 9, 2009
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generous bequest made this TeenSpace possible", will be displayed in a
prominent place in the teen area.
Sections 33-5 and 33-6 of the Municipal Code govern the naming of
streets and public facilities, including parks and park playgrounds.
The code includes guidelines for the naming of these facilities and
identifies policy guidelines. In general, the naming of parks and
public facilities should consider:
1. A name which serves to identify the location of the subject area.
2. A name which references the history of the site or area.
3. A name which identifies a person or family which made extraordinary
donation of land or funds to promote the improvement of the public
facility.
4. A name which recognizes a person or family who made a significant
contribution to the well being of the city, including city council,
commissioners, officers and employees of the city, but not anyone
who currently holds such position.
Analysis of the Issues
Based on the guidelines established in the Municipal Code and in
consideration of what would best identify the naming of facilities, the
following analysis was considered for the suggested name.
1. Existing Name:
• Currently no name has been approved for the TeenSpace area of the
Main Library.
2. Proposed Name:
• "Estella R. Shulse Teen Activity Room" recognizes a community
resident who made a significant contribution towards the
advancement and education of the youth in Santa Ana.
• Estella R. Shulse was a long time employee and volunteer of the
library who gave both her time and resources for the youth in the
community. The funding she provided helped establish a much
needed Teen Area within the library.
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November 9, 2009
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Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the
naming of the TeenSpace area within the Santa Ana Public Library as the
Estella R. Shulse Teen Activity Room.
CEQA Compliance
This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the
California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from
further review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) under the General Rule
Exemption. Environmental Review No. 2009-147 will be filed for this
project.
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Gerardo Mouet Vence Freg o, AICP
Executive Director E Principal`Flanner
Parks, Recreation & ~ommunity Services
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