2016/10/19 Council Agenda Packet

3 /Iva- RESOLUTION NO. A Resolution Naming the Naming the Proposed Riverfront Park in the Riverfront Redevelopment Project "Eclipse Mill Park" WHEREAS,the City proposes to construct a 3.5 acre park located south of the intersection of Eclipse Mill Road and 36th Street along the Snohomish River to include a restroom/group picnic building,trails,play areas, canoe/kayak access to the river, and an overlook with river and waterfront views; and WHEREAS,this proposed park has not been officially named by the City of Everett; and WHEREAS,in September 2012 City Council adopted Resolution No. 6537,A Resolution Establishing a Policy on Public Place Names and Name Changes,which authorizes City Council to designate the names of city buildings, streets,public places, facilities and natural features by resolution; and WHEREAS,the criteria to be used by City Council in making a decision include criterion I,which states, "{A} proposed name...may reflect the geographical location, historical or cultural significance...."; and WHEREAS,the Parks Board reviewed this proposal on June 16, 2016 and recommended _ naming the park"Eclipse Mill Road;"and WHEREAS, on September 27,2016 the Historical Commission held a public hearing on the proposed name and recommended that City Council name the park"Eclipse Mill Road;" . NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Everett City Council concurs with the Everett Historical Commission's recommendation to rename the proposed Riverfront Park located south of the intersection of Eclipse Mill Road and 36th Street along the Snohomish River"Eclipse Mill Park;"and 2. The proposed park shown in the Park Concept Plan attached hereto is hereby named"Eclipse Mill Park"in recognition of the historic and cultural and economic significance of the Eclipse Mill that formerly occupied this area. 80