TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Amanda Deml |
Recreation Manager |
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Parks |
Jeff Aken |
Park Planning Manager |
TITLE:
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Redmond Senior & Community Center Naming Recommendation from the Parks & Trails Commission
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Redmond City Council adopted Resolution No. 1516, on April 26, 2019, that established policies and procedures for the naming of public parks and recreation related facilities. In alignment with this resolution, the Parks & Trails Commission recommends, based on input from individuals and organizations throughout the community, the permanent name of the Redmond Senior & Community Center to be named “Red Oak Community Center.” Commission discussion focused on whether “Senior” should be part of the name but determined that “community” is inclusive of all the people who would use the center. In addition, the Commission discussed on whether “Redmond” should be part of the name to help orient potential patrons. After discussion, a motion passed 4:3 in favor of the Red Oak Community Center. The Commission made this recommendation at their July 7, 2022, meeting. body
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Resolution 1516
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Resolution 1516 states that City Council shall designate names of facilities after receiving a recommendation from the Parks and Trails Commission, based upon public input.
OUTCOMES:
To select the permanent name for the new Senior & Community Center.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
May 9-23: Submissions collected from key stakeholder: RSCC Stakeholders’ Group, Senior Advisory Committee, Parks & Trails Commissions, Parks & Recreation staff, Arts & Culture Commission
May 26: Submission list narrowed to final 3 names by Parks Staff
June 2 - June 29: Public feedback collected via Let’s Connect online questionnaire
July 7: Parks and Trails Commission Meeting, motion to make recommendation to City Council
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Let’s Connect Questionnaire results: 338 total community responses
1. Red Oak Community Center- 162 (47.9%)
2. Redmond Senior & Community Center- 133 (39.3%)
3. Downtown Redmond Senior & Community Center- 43 (12.7%)
• Feedback Summary:
Red Oak Community Center was the majority favorite by the Redmond community with 162 votes, 47.9%.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Infrastructure, Healthy & Sustainable, Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/26/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Permanent signage packages cannot be finalized until the name is chosen. Postponing this decision would cause potential signage delays for the new facility.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Permanent signage packages cannot be finalized until the name is chosen. Postponing this decision would cause potential signage delays for the new facility. Additionally, staff would need to conduct another community assessment for naming the new community center. This would require additional staff, resources, and impact the timeline on the project. Per the Resolution, the name must be approved by City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Resolution No. 1516
Attachment B: RSCC Questionnaire Response Report
Attachment C: Why Red Oak