Chesapeake City of Chesapeake IRGINIA Office of the City Attorney 306 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 757) 382-6586 Fax( 757) 382- 8749
January 3, 2018
TO: Mayor West, Vice Mayor de Triquet and Members of the City Council
Re: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1059 CASCADE BOULEVARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE KENNY EASLEY ATHLETIC FIELDS AT JAMES W. MCNEIL PARK.
Please find enclosed a proposed resolution designating City-owned property located at 1059 Cascade Boulevard to be known as the Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at James W. McNeil Park.
On December 7, 2017 the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously endorsed the recommendation that the athletic fields located within McNeil Park be officially named the Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at James W. McNeil Park". The Southside Civic League, a number of independent citizens and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism concur with the Board' s recommendation.
The naming of the athletic fields at the James W. McNeil Park in honor of Mr. Easley will serve as acknowledgement of an individual who, through many years of recognized and documented achievement in the sport of football, proudly represents his hometown. This recommendation complies with the City' s Administrative Regulation No. 1. 03 which sets forth policies and procedures to govern recommendations for the naming of facilities owned by the City.
A memorandum from Michael D. Barber, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, a copy of which is attached, requests City Council' s consideration of this matter.
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ry truly : . r__ fi Jan L. Proctor City Attorney
JLP: hvm Enclosures cc: James E. Baker, City Manager Michael D. Barber, Director, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
2 Chesapeake City of Chesapeake IRGINIA Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism 1224 Progressive Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 757) 382- 6411 www. ityrofch4sapeak„t,pet
MEMORANDUM
TO: James E. Baker, City Manager
VIA: Wanda Barnard- Bailey, Ph.D., DeputyP City Managerg 1)litf
fritr FROM: Michael D. Barber, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
DATE: December 11, 2017
SUBJECT: Proposed Agenda Item for City Council - Naming of City Owned Athletic Fields
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Chesapeake, at its December 6, 2017 regular meeting, unanimously endorsed the recommendation that the athletic fields located within McNeiI Park, 1059 Cascade Boulevard, be officially named the" Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at James W. McNeil Park.” The naming of these athletic fields in honor of Mr. Easley would serve as an acknowledgment of a living individual who, through many years of documented and acknowledged achievement in football at the highest levels, proudly represented his hometown of Chesapeake, Virginia. Furthermore, Mr. Easley continues to this day in giving back to his community by supervising and monitoring a youth football organization at the site, sponsored in part by the National Football League. As you are aware, Mr. Easley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2017.
This recommendation came to the Board after a request from City Council, with endorsements and approval from the Southside Civic League, and a number of independent citizens. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism concurs with the recommendation.
On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and in compliance with Administrative Regulation 1. 03, it is hereby requested that this recommendation be placed as an action item on the City Council Agenda to officially name the athletic fields, located at 1059 Cascade Boulevard, in honor of Kenny Easley, while understanding that the park, officially named in honor of James W. McNeil, be acknowledged and remain unchanged with this request.
Please accept our appreciation in advance for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at 382- 1305. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1059 CASCADE BOULEVARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE KENNY EASLEY ATHLETIC FIELDS AT JAMES W. MCNEIL PARK.
WHEREAS, City of Chesapeake Administrative Regulation No. 1. 03 authorizes that,
from time to time, it may be desired to name, or rename, a facility as a means to give honor;
and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013, the City Manager recommended that Cascade
Boulevard Park, located at 1059 and 1060 Cascade Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324,
be renamed the James W. McNeil Park(" Park"); and
WHEREAS, a parcel in the Park, located at 1059 Cascade Boulevard, Chesapeake,
Virginia 23324, is comprised of multipurpose football/ baseball fields with lights and
renovated fencing (" athletic fields"); and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2017, the South Norfolk Borough Civic League
recommended that the athletic fields be named the " Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at James W.
McNeil Park"; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2017, the Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation
and Tourism Advisory Board unanimously approved the recommendation of the South
Norfolk Borough Civic League that the athletic fields be named the " Kenny Easley Athletic
Fields at James W. McNeil Park"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kenney Easley was born and raised in Chesapeake and he played on
the athletic fields during his youth. Mr. Easley attended Oscar Smith High School and was an
outstanding athlete. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he played
football; and
City Attorneys Office City of Chesapeake Municipal Center 306 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 757) 382- 6586 Fax:( 757) 382- 8749 WHEREAS, in 1981, Mr. Easley was a first round draft pick for the Seattle Seahawks
and was a member of the Seahawks for seven seasons. He was inducted into the Pro Football
Hall of Fame on August 5, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Easley' s organization, the Ken Easley NFL Flag Football/Play 60
Program (" KEFF"), utilizes the athletic fields at the James W. McNeil Park for many of its
seasonal activities. KEFF is dedicated to: ( 1) providing in-class and on-field mentoring to
young athletes who aspire to go to college to play sports or coach in their future; ( 2) teaching
children the true fundamentals of tackle football and the value of striving to do one' s best; and
3) developing a child' s skill set based on his or her athletic abilities; and
WHEREAS, the naming of the athletic fields at the James W. McNeil Park in honor
of Mr. Easley will serve as acknowledgment of an individual who, through many years of
recognized and documented achievement in the sport of football, proudly represents his
hometown; and
WHEREAS, after retirement from football, Mr. Easley continues to devote his time
and energy to assist his community and the City by working with Chesapeake youth. His
efforts have made a significant improvement in the quality of life for Chesapeake citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Chesapeake, Virginia that the parcel designated as athletic fields in City owned property
located at 1059 Cascade Boulevard, shown on the attached Exhibit " A", shall be named the
Kenny Easley Athletic Fields at James W. McNeil Park".
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, this day of
2018.
City Attorney's Office City of Chesapeake Municipal Center 306 Cedar Road Chesapeake, Virginia 2 23322 757) 382-6586 Fax:( 757) 382- 8749 APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
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