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Commissioner Streng was strongly in favor of renaming the park to Rotary Park and felt it was <br /> a great way to honor the Rotary Clubs. He gave background information on the design of the <br /> clock. <br /> Chairperson Kinzer echoed the comments made by other Commissioners and thanked the <br /> Rotary for their work. He agreed with renaming the park to Rotary Park. Chairperson clarified <br /> with staff that a motion was needed. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Streng, seconded by Hottle, recommending to City <br /> Council that Main Street Green park be renamed Rotary Park. <br /> ROLL CALL VOTE: <br /> AYES: Commissioners Balch, Hottle, Streng, Wahl and Chairperson Kinzer. <br /> NOES: None <br /> ABSENT: None <br /> ABSTAIN: None <br /> Staff advised that this recommendation would now be forwarded to City Council and could <br /> possibly be placed on the Council's June meeting agenda. <br /> 7. Request to Rename the Pleasanton Sports and Recreation Community Park <br /> Ms. Andrade-Wax provided background information regarding the request to rename the <br /> Pleasanton Sports and Recreation Community Park for the late, Mayor Ken Mercer. She <br /> advised that this matter had been brought to the attention of the Commission at the April <br /> meeting, but since a different park was listed in the report, no action could be taken by the <br /> Commission. The Commission was asked by staff to consider the request to rename the <br /> Sports and Recreation Community Park so that staff could forward their recommendations to <br /> the City Council for their review and consideration. <br /> Ms. Andrade-Wax advised that staff had received a number of emails pertaining to this request <br /> and copies have been provided to Commissioners. Chairperson Kinzer advised that he too <br /> had received emails. <br /> Chairperson Kinzer opened the meeting for public comment at 9:50 p.m. <br /> Brad Hirst — advised that Ken Mercer had been involved in a number of things in Pleasanton <br /> and had led the way on a great many improvements. Mr. Mercer's biggest participation was in <br /> the Pleasanton Sports and Recreation Community Park in the 1970's, in which he led the way <br /> in prioritizing capital improvements for the park. He recommended the Commission consider <br /> the request to rename this park as the Ken Mercer Sports and Recreation Park by Ken's <br /> birthday on September 2, 2014. <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> May 8, 2014 <br /> Page 10 <br />