HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2016-63RESOLUTION NO. 2016-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE NAMING OF SALAS PARK SOUTHEAST BASEBALL
DIAMOND "DAVID AKIN FIELD"
WHEREAS, following the passing of Recreation Commission Chairman David Akin in
June 2015, fellow commissioners expressed interest in naming a park facility or feature after
Mr. Akin, who served as a commissioner for 11 years, was a long-time coach and volunteer for
the Boosters of Boys & Girls Sports, and spent many years serving Lodi through a variety of
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, at the December 2015 meeting, staff provided the Recreation Commission
with a list of potential facilities that could be named in a person's honor in accordance with the
City's Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Naming of Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Park
Features; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director opened nominations
for a 45 -day period in accordance with the City's Policy and Procedure Guidelines for Naming
of Parks, Recreation Facilities, and Park Features; and
WHEREAS, at the April 5, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the
Commissioners unanimously agreed to name the southeast baseball diamond located at
Salas Park after David Akin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
and hereby name the Salas Park southeast baseball diamond "David Akin Field".
Dated: May 4, 2016
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-63 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 4, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
N�ERERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2016-63