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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 23-7390
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE COMMUITY GARDEN LOCATED AT SOUTH
PARK IN HONOR OF JEFF DUCLOS
WHEREAS, On December 17, 2019 the City Council acknowledged
community interest in renaming the Community Garden in honor of former Mayor
and Councilmember Jeff Duclos, and formed the Naming Policy Subcommittee,
consisting of former Councilmembers Armato and Campbell, for the purpose of
considering the request;
WHEREAS, On September 28, 2021, the City Council adopted the Municipal
Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy;
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2023, the City Council designated a subcommittee,
consisting of Councilmembers Francois and Saemann, to review a request for the
renaming of the Community Garden in honor of Jeff Duclos and to form a
subcommittee consisting of two Parks, Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commissioners to work collectively with the City Council subcommittee;
WHEREAS, On May 2, 2023, the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission designated a subcommittee, consisting of Commissioners
Horowitz and Moroney to work collectively with the City Council subcommittee;
WHEREAS, On May 31, 2023 and July 18, 2023, the joint Commission and City
Council subcommittee met to discuss the proposed naming and to evaluate the
criteria set forth by the Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy;
WHEREAS, the joint Commission and City Council subcommittee
determined the proposed renaming appropriate to recognize Jeff Duclos’
leading voice and strong advocacy, which spearheaded the movement for a
permanent Community Garden in Hermosa Beach. The identification of the “Jeff
Duclos Community Garden” recognizes a person who significantly contributed to
the development of a City facility, the permanent Community Garden, and
provided an exceptional service in the interest of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The City Council approves the renaming of the Community
Garden at South Park in honor of Jeff Duclos; and
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the installation of two signs to
memorialize the renaming of the Community Garden and directs the
Community Resources Department to secure and erect the signage in a manner
consistent with all applicable regulations.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 26th day of September, 2023.
________________________________________________________________________
Mayor Raymond A. Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
October 2, 2023
Certification of Council Action
RESOLUTION NO. 23-7390
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE COMMUITY GARDEN LOCATED AT SOUTH
PARK IN HONOR OF JEFF DUCLOS
I, Myra Maravilla, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Resolution No. 23-7390 was duly approved and adopted by
the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held on the 26th day,
September 2023 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR JACKSON, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE MASSEY, COUNCILMEMBERS
SAEMANN, DETOY, and FRANCOIS
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC
City Clerk
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