HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - ED REDD CONTRIBUTIONS (2)Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
RECOGNITION City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: May 25, 2010
SUBJECT: PROPOSED OPTIONS FOR RECOGNIZING THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE ED REDD
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve honoring the late Ed Redd by placing a photo of Ed Redd in the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Department Office, establishing a scholarship program in
his name at the Newhall Community Center, and by naming the Teen Room at the Newhall
Community Center the "Ed Redd Teen Room," and direct staff to implement these measures.
BACKGROUND
On March 16, 2010, the community learned of the sudden passing of Ed Redd, a member of the
City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission. He had served on the
Commission for 7-1/2 years, and was a fonner Commission Chair. Ed was very dedicated to the
community, was an advocate for youth in Santa Clarita and was especially concerned about the
welfare of at -risk teens, and he counseled teens and families. Ed was instrumental in starting
several youth initiatives in Santa Clarita.
At the May 6, 2010, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission meeting, the
Commission discussed several ways to appropriately honor and remember the late Ed Redd, and
recommended that staff bring the following three ideas to the City Council for approval:
1. Place an inscription on a framed photograph of Ed Redd to hang in the Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Department Office.
2. Establish a scholarship program in Ed Redd's name at the Newhall Community Center,
which would provide opportunities for low-income youth to participate in Community
Center programs.
3. Name the Teen Room at the Newhall Community Center the "Ed Redd Teen Room."
The City has standards for naming City facilities after individuals who have made significant
public service contributions to the community. Staff feels that the above suggestions will
commemorate the City's appreciation of the late Commissioner Ed Redd and recognize his
commitment and dedication to the community.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within existing budgets to pay for the suggestions that staff is presenting to
the City Council.
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