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Torrance council sends Columbia Park renaming proposal to Parks and Rec for public input
Summary
After a divided initial vote to rename Columbia Park for a World War II veteran, the Torrance City Council voted to refer the proposal to the Parks and Recreation Commission and asked staff to run broader public outreach.
The Torrance City Council voted to refer a proposal to rename Columbia Park to the Parks and Recreation Commission for additional public comment and outreach.
Council members debated whether to rename the city’s largest park to honor a Torrance native and World War II veteran who has been put forward by an ad hoc naming committee. The council first considered a motion to rename Columbia Park outright; that motion failed, with Mayor George Chen and Council Member Metucci voting yes and other members opposed. After further discussion, the council approved an alternate motion to send the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission and direct city staff to use the city’s communication channels to…
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