Req. #12415
PUESOLUTIONNO. 37926
A RESOLUTION relating to landmarks preservation; naming one public park,
renaming one public park, and naming one public property.
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3 WHEREAS the Landmarks Preservation Commission ("Commission")
received a request to name a park located north of Tacoma Municipal Building
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5 North, to rename a park located at 429 South 80th Street, and to name a public
6 property located in the pedestrian area at the 1300 Block of Broadway Plaza,
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8 WHEREAS, in accordance with the Policy on Place Names and Name
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Changes, adopted by the City Council on July 25, 1986, by
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I 1Resolution No. 30525, the Commission held the necessary public hearing on
12 the naming of the properties on September 23, 2009, and
1 3 WHEREAS, following the public hearing the Commission observed a 30
14 day comment period, and
1 5 WHEREAS, during this comment period an error in addressing for the
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"Harry P. Cain Promenade" public notice was discovered and a correction
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notice was sent October 20, 2009, and
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19 WHEREAS, following the comment period, the Commission voted to
20 recommend the adoption of the proposed name at its regular meeting on
21 October 28, 2009, and
22 WHEREAS the Commission's recommendation is to name the park
23 located north of Tacoma Municipal Building North "Ben Gilbert Park," to rename
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the park located at 429 South 80th Street, currently known as Celebration Park,
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LEG 004 (11/89)
"Ryan's Park, )I and to name the pedestrian area of the 1300 Block of Broadway
2 Plaza "Harry P. Cain Promenade"; Now, Therefore,
3 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TACOMA:
4 Section 1. That the park located north of Tacoma Municipal Building
5 North be named "Ben Gilbert Park."
6 Section 2. That the park located at 429 South 80th Street, currently
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known as Celebration Park, be renamed "Ryan's Park."
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Section 3. That the pedestrian area of the 1300 Block of Broadway
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10 Plaza be named "Harry P. Cain Promenade."
NOV 2 4 2009
11 Adopted
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Mayor
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14 Attest:
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16 City Clerk
17 Approved as to form and legality:
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Deputy City Attorney
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LEG 004 (11/89)
CITY CLERK USE ONLY
"QUEST FOR Request
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1. DATE: October 20, 2009 OCT 2 1 2009
2. SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER(S) N/A (if no sponiAq'*rRrE"R)WS Of FICE
3a. REQUESTING 4a. CONTACT (for questions): PHONE:
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION/PROGRAM Reuben McKnight 591-5220
CEDD/Planning
3b. "Do PASS" FROM [Committee Name]
F-1 Yes 4b. Person Presenting: PHONE:
F-1 No same same
n To Committee as information only
Z Did not go before a Committee
3c. DID THIS ITEM GO BEFORE THE 4c. ATTORNEY: Debra Casparian PHONE:
PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD? 591-5887
F1 Yes, on [Date]
Z Not required
/V/711 N/A
Department Di Budget Officer/Finance Director
5. REQUESTED COUNCIL DATE: November 114, 2009.
(If a specific council meeting date is required, explain why; i.e., grant application deadline, contract
expiration date, required contract execution date, public notice or hearing required, etc.)
6. SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: (A concise sentence, as it will appear on the Council agenda.
Officially naming the following public properties:
1. The park area located north of the Tacoma Municipal Building North, "Ben Gilbert Park;"
2. The park currently known as "Celebration Park" at 429 S 80th Street, as "Ryan's Park;"
3. The pedestrian area of the 1300 Block of Broadway Plaza, as "Harry P. Cain Promenade"
7. BACKGROUND INFORMATION/GENERAL DiscussiON: (Why is this request necessary? Are there legal
requirements? What are the viable alternatives? Who has been involved in the process?)
Per Council resolution 30525, the Landmarks Preservation Commission is tasked with the responsibility
to review proposed naming and renaming of public facilities, upon request of the Mayor. The above
name changes were forwarded to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on August 11, 2009. The
Commission held a public hearing on September 23, 2009, to take public comment on this proposed
name changes. Notice was published in the Tacoma News Tribune on September 13, 2009, and mailed
on September 10, 2009, to property owners within 400' of the subject properties. In addition, notice was
sent electronically to the Landmarks Preservation Commission distribution list. Following the public
hearing, the Commission observed a 30 day comment period. During this comment period, an error in
addressing for the "Harry P Cain Promenade" public notice was discovered; a correction notice was sent
on October 20, 2009 via mail and electronic distribution. Following the comment period, the Commission
voted to recommend adoption of the proposed name at its regular meeting of October 28, 2009.
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REQUEST (CONT) Request 11214/15-
Ord/Res 379 26
8. LIST ALL MATERIAL AVAILABLE AS BACKUP INFORMATION FOR THE REQUEST AND INDICATE WHERE FILED:
Source Documents/Backup Material Location of Document
Landmark Preservation Commission Minutes CEDD/Planning
of 8/26/09, 9/23/09, 10/28/09
9. WHICHOFTHECITY'SSTRATEGicGOALsDOEsTHISITEMSUPPORT?(CHECKTHEGoALTHATBESTAPPLiES)
A.MA SAFE, CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITY
B. F-1 A DIVERSE, PRODUCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
C. F-1 A HIGH-PERFORMING, OPEN AND ENGAGED GOVERNMENT
10. IF THIS CONTRACT IS FOR AN AMOUNT OF $200,000 OR LESS, EXPLAIN WHY IT NEEDS LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL:
11. FINANCIALIMPACT: EXPENDITURE F REVENUE
A. No IMPACT (NO FISCAL NOTE)
B. YES, OVER $1 00,000, Fiscal Note Attached
C. E-1 YES, UNDER $1 00,000, (NO FISCAL NOTE)
Provide funding source information below:
FUNDING SOURCE: (Enter amount of funding from each source)
Fund Number & Name: State $ City $ Other $ Total Amount
If an expenditure, is it budgeted? F Yes F-1 No Where? Cost Center:
Acct
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Resolution No. 3 7 9 2C,
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Adopted:
Maker of Motion: :!-T)@?-@ t@
Seconded:
Voice Vote:
MEMBERS AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Mr. Fey
Ms. Ladenburg
Mr. Lonergan
Mr. Manthou
Ms. Strickland
Mr. Talbert
Ms. Walker
Mayor B arsma
Roll Call Vote:
MEMBERS AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
Ms. Anderson
Mr. Fey
Ms. Ladenburg
Mr. Lonergan
Mr. Manthou
Ms. Strickland
Mr. Talbert
Ms. Walker
Mayor B arsma
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