REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL August 20, 2015 FROM: Councilmember Steve Brandau SUBJECT ..Title RESOLUTION - To consider naming of a City neighborhood park located at the northeast corner of N. Hayes and W. Herndon Avenue to Turtle Bay Park ..Body RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council approve the naming of Turtle Bay Park EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Council has the ability to name public facilities pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code section 5-101. The McCaffrey Group has submitted a request to name a neighborhood park at the northeast corner of north Hayes and west Herndon Avenues. The 1.2 acre neighborhood park includes a tot lot, benches, seating wall and a large open space playfield. BACKGROUND The McCaffrey Group recently constructed a neighborhood park at the northeast corner of north Hayes and west Herndon Avenues. The park was built to enhance the well beings of existing and future residents, promote physical activity and encourage community engagement. The park has been open for several weeks and is very popular; particularly popular is the turtle sculpture that is the park's prominent landmark. Therefore, the name of Turtle Bay Park is recommended to Council for approval. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS N/A LOCAL PREFERENCE N/A FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact. Attachment: Resolution Request from McCaffrey Homes