HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.8 Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Naming
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:August 16, 2016
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Naming
Prepared by: Rhonda Franklin, Management Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval of the name for the neighborhood park located
in the Jordan Ranch residential community, as recommended by the Parks and
Community Services Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council select Jordan Ranch Park as the name for the
neighborhood park located in the Jordan Ranch residential community.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Jordan Ranch residential community is generally located at the northeast corner of
Fallon Road and Central Parkway. The neighborhood park parcel is 4.9 acres and
located along Jordan Ranch Drive (Attachment 1). The street wraps around the park on
three sides with the fourth side to the south abutting a trail that runs north to south
through the Positano and Jordan Ranch developments, as well as an open space area
and seasonal creek.
The conceptual design alternatives were presented to the Parks and Community
Services Commission on December 16, 2013, and approved by the City Council on
January 21, 2014 (Attachment 2). The design includes the following amenities:
Shaded playground with areas for tots ages two to five and youth ages five to
12
Group picnic area with tables and barbecues
Open space meadow for informal sports, games, and passive activities
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Basketball court
Grass volleyball court
Trail access
Restroom facility
The park is under construction and is anticipated to open in spring 2017.
An online survey (Attachment 3) was used to solicit input from the public regarding
potential park names from May 21 through June 10, 2016. The survey was advertised
by way of the City’s website and newsflash features, email distribution lists, flyers at
public counters and Farmers’ Markets, Dublin Unified School District distribution lists
(PeachJar), and social media. A total of 379 persons responded to the survey.
Respondents were provided with an image of the design and list of amenities, and the
following information to assist in the naming suggestions:
The site is a 4.9-acre neighborhood park located in the Jordan Ranch residential
community which is generally located at the northeast corner of Fallon Road and
Central Parkway.
As a general guideline, names for the park should reflect the following considerations:
Geographic location and characteristics
Landscaping, topography, natural features
Design amenities or features
Historical significance
Recognition of a significant contributor to the advancement of the City
Respondents were asked to rank a list of Staff suggested park names and were given
the option of suggesting up to three additional park names. Below are the results of that
survey in rank order:
1. Jordan Ranch Park
2. Sunrise Park
3. Jordan Park
4. Hillview Park
5. Jordan Terrace
6. Valley View
7. Vista Park
8. The Ranch Park
9. Valley Park
10. Sutter Park
Write-in suggestions were received from 140 respondents and the top five write-in
suggestions received approximately five to 10 votes each and are listed below:
Central Park (variation: Valley Central Park)
Georgean Park (variation: Georgean Vonheeder Park)
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Hillside Park (variations: Hillside View, Hillside Terrace, Hillside Valley)
Shamrock Park (variations: Shamrock Hills, Shamrock Ranchlands)
Fallon Park (variations: Fallon Central Park, Fallon Corners Park, Fallon
Crossing Park, Jeremiah Fallon Park)
At the June 20, 2016 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Commission
recommended the name of Jordan Ranch Park for City Council consideration by a vote
of 5-0-0 with Commissioner Tucker absent.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of this Staff Report was sent to the Parks and Community Services Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Site Map
2. Approved Conceptual Design
3. Survey Questions
4. Survey Results
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Q1 Please rank suggested names from the
list below.
Answered: 379 Skipped: 0
42.48%
161
27.18%
103
24.27%
92
6.07%
23
379
3.06
18.73%
71
28.76%
109
40.11%
152
12.40%
47
379
2.54
12.40%
47
31.13%
118
45.91%
174
10.55%
40
379
2.45
9.23%
35
28.50%
108
49.08%
186
13.19%
50
379
2.34
6.86%
26
21.64%
82
61.74%
234
9.76%
37
379
2.26
6.07%
23
21.90%
83
58.58%
222
13.46%
51
379
2.21
8.18%
31
17.41%
66
59.63%
226
14.78%
56
379
2.19
Jordan Ranch
Park
Sunrise Park
Jordan Park
Hillview Park
Jordan Terrace
Valley View
Vista Park
The Ranch Park
Valley Park
Sutter Park
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Best Name Acceptable Name Don't Like No Opinion Total Weighted Average
Jordan Ranch Park
Sunrise Park
Jordan Park
Hillview Park
Jordan Terrace
Valley View
Vista Park
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4.75%
18
16.89%
64
67.55%
256
10.82%
41
379
2.16
2.90%
11
16.62%
63
67.81%
257
12.66%
48
379
2.10
2.64%
10
13.46%
51
69.13%
262
14.78%
56
379
2.04
The Ranch Park
Valley Park
Sutter Park
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