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File Number: 21-240 ·The individual for whom a facility is to be named (or renamed) must have been one of the following: o Long-term resident of the community or owner of a business in the community who has made significant, notable, and tangible contributions to the facility or property in question or to the San Leandro community at large. o Elected official or employee of the City whose accomplishments and contributions to the community clearly demonstrate a commitment over and beyond that which would otherwise be normally associated with the performance of their work; ·There must be a well-defined connection between the contributions of the individual and the property or facility; and ·In the case of a request involving renaming a facility, the next of kin of the individual for whom the facility is currently named (provided that the person was a local resident) should be notified of the proposed change and given an opportunity for input before the City Council acts upon the request (does not apply). Other Structures/Facilities named after Notable Citizens As outlined in Attachment 2, there are many facilities or structures named after former councilmembers or distinguished San Leandro citizens. Most recently, the City Council renamed Grover Cleveland Park after Mayor Emeritus Tony B. Santos. Other examples of named structures or facilities include: the Surlene Grant Community Room in the South Offices Facility, Dave Karp Senior Meeting Room, Luster Knight Memorial, Wes McClure Boat Launch Ramp, and Burrell Field, just to name a few. Each of these facilities or structures were named after an individual who made significant, notable, and tangible contributions to the facility in question or to the San Leandro community at large. As prescribed by the Administrative Code, the City Council Rules Committee is responsible for review of any name change based on the criteria outlined above. If the criteria are met and the Committee feels the request is warranted, the matter is forwarded to the appropriate Board or Commission, in this case, the Parks and Recreation Commission. Analysis Mr. Lou Profumo began his tenure as a City of San Leandro employee in March 1964 and after 32 years retired in 1996. He returned as a part-time employee in 1998 and “retired” again in 2005. In 2017 he was inducted into the San Leandro Sports Hall of Fame. Mr. Profumo graduated from San Leandro High School in 1956 and at age 17, was drafted into the Boston Red Sox Baseball organization, the genesis of becoming a local legend in baseball. From 1967 to 1982, as a city employee, he organized and managed a summer baseball program at the San Leandro Ballpark for kids across the City who aspired to play baseball beyond high school. According to those he coached and based on his own experience in the professional league, Mr. Profumo gave the players insight into what that would require-not just in terms of talent but in developing the discipline and dedication it would take to be successful. Looking back some 40 years playing on the teams, former players recount that playing on Mr. Profumo’s teams provided fond memories and many of the teammates remain great friends, but what stands out most over the ensuing years is how they learned what it took to be successful-in life. Mr. Eric Nelson, speaking on behalf of those in the community that would like to name the baseball field Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 4/14/2021 124