TO: Chair and Members of the Park Planning & Community Events Commission
THRU: Leslie Hardy, Community Services Director
FROM: Emily Bustamante, Assistant Community Services Director
1. SUBJECT
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Recommendations for photos to be used for a visual tribute at Antepasado Park.
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2. SUMMARY
At the direction of the City Council, staff worked with the Park Planning and Community Events Commission in collaboration with the Orange Barrio Historical Society to develop recommendations for a park name and a visual tribute honoring the founding families and history of the Cypress Street Barrio at the park to be built at Well Site 28. The first portion of the request was completed at the September 12, 2023 City Council meeting, when the Council voted to name the park, Antepasado Park. The second portion regarding the photos used for a visual tribute is being brought forward to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for consideration.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Provide a recommendation on the photos to be used in a visual tribute honoring the history of the Cypress Street Barrio at Antepasado Park.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
a: Renovate, maintain, develop, and/or expand public use places and spaces.
Goal 5: Recognize, promote, and preserve Orange's rich heritage
c: Increase activities, programs, and projects including partnerships with organizations sharing interest in Orange's unique history.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Well 28 is located at 225 W. Maple Street, in the Old Towne area of the City of Orange. In addition to constructing a well, the site will also include a public pocket park surrounding the perimeter of the well facility. The park location resides within the historical Cypress Street Barrio (Barrio), presenting an opportunity to recognize the historic significance of this site and the founding families of the Barrio through the na...
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