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BACKGROUND In 2013, the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton met with staff from the City Manager's Office, and the Operations Services and the Community Services Department(s) to discuss their proposed celebration plans for May 2015 marking Rotary's 50th Anniversary in Pleasanton. Included in those discussions were plans to renovate the current park site, the donation of a clock tower and the possible renaming of the park site or entrance plaza in Rotary's honor. Since then, the City has embarked on the re-design and renovation process of Main Street Green; and in partnership with Rotary, have selected a clock tower that will be funded by the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton and installed by the City as part of the park's renovation project. The park renovation project is scheduled to be completed just prior to the Rotary's 50th Anniversary Celebration in May 2015. On April 14, 2014, the City received a letter from the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton, requesting that either Main Street Green be renamed "Rotary Park", or the entrance plaza be named "Rotary Plaza". It is important to note, that the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton have had a long standing history of doing substantial park improvements and creek clean-ups throughout the community. In 2004, the Rotary Clubs of Pleasanton did substantial improvements to Main Street Green, as well as the Arroyo Del Valle as part of their Centennial Celebration of Rotary International. Most recently, the Rotary Clubs have done several beautification projects at the City's Pioneer Cemetery. DISCUSSION On April 20, 2004, Resolution 04-019, Revising Policies for Naming Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Other City-Owned Public Facilities (Attachment 2), was adopted by the City Council on April 20, 2004, and is the most recent policy for naming park facilities. Section 3: "Criteria for Establishing Permanent Names for Parks, Recreation Facilities, or City-owned Public Facilities" does allow for Community Parks to be named "for persons, events, or entities associated with major historical value or that have exerted positive influence in the development of Pleasanton." However, it does stipulate that any "requests to name any park, recreation facility, or City-owned public facility after a specific individual will be considered no earlier than five (5) years after their death." Although it is difficult to completely analyze the costs associated with the potential name change. In addition to signage, there are a number of publications (quarterly Activities Guide, budget information, brochures, etc.) that would need to be amended. Since the park site is currently being re-designed for its pending renovation, if needed, replacement signage will be included in the project budget. In the past, park signage has been funded through the Park Renovation Fund and the various publications are regularly updated, the impacts would appear to be minimal. The larger issue for the Commission to consider is the precedent of changing the names of long standing parks/facilities, and under what circumstances would such a change be warranted. The Rotary Clubs have unquestionably played a role in the history of this particular site and is worthy of recognition for its efforts. However, there are a number of other service clubs and non-profit organizations that may also be deserving of such recognition. Other potential options could involve renaming the entrance plaza or some type of recognition plaque that is located at Page 2