HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-67-2965RESOLUTION NO. 2017-67-2965
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IRWINDALE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CITY
FACILITY AND STREET NAMING POLICY AND
ESTABLISHING AN APPLICATION PROCESS
WHEREAS, public requests have identified a need to establish a Policy
governing the guidelines for the naming of City facilities and streets;
WHEREAS, a City Facility and Street Naming Policy (Policy), is intended to
provided structure and guidance for the naming of public facilities, building, parks,
streets, and amenities;
WHEREAS, it is also appropriate to establish an application process to provide
clarity for the community;
WHEREAS, the Policy supports the City's goal to recognize individuals and / or
organizations that have made a significant contribution to the community; and
WHEREAS, this policy would benefit the residents of the City by creating a
stronger sense of community; a sense of identity and place; and enhance the sense of
history in the community by creating community role models and communicating a
sense of what the community values.
NOW, THEEFORE, the City Council of the City of Irwindale, California, resolves,
determines and orders as follows:
1. That the City Council finds the above recitals true and correct.
2. The City Facility and Street Naming Policy, as described on Attachment "A",
is approved.
An application process to request the naming of the City Facility or Street is
established as outlined in Attachment "A".
4. That the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of Septembt r;m26'1-7,,,,,
Mar A. Breceda, Mayor
Resolution No. 2017-67-2965
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La ra M. Nieto, CMC
ief Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }ss.
CITY OF IRWINDALE }
I, Laura M. Nieto, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Irwindale, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2017-67-2965 duly adopted by the City Council of the City of the
City of Irwindale, at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of September, 2017, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
4QU l)l`
(La4fa M. Nieto, CMC
C of Deputy City Clerk
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Attachment "A"
CITY OF IRWINDALE
FACILITY AND STREET NAMING POLICY
PURPOSE: To establish uniform procedures for the naming or renaming of City facilities
and streets in a manner that is compatible with community interest to enhance the
values and heritage of the City of Irwindale.
GENERAL POLICY
The following guidelines have been established to p
procedure in the naming or renaming of City facilitie
PROVISIONS
A. General Guidelines
1. The City Council shall have the final
facilities and streets.
2. The City Council shall
names and plaques.
3. Under extraordinary circumstance
vote of at least,four City Council m
facility or street.owned by%the City.
r a consistent and uniform
to name and rename all City
nate commemorative street
iay, with a super majority
current name of any City
4 It is,the intent of this policy to prohibit the changing of street names that have
existing homes or businesses using the stjeet name in their address, except
wund'er extraordinary circumstances witK:a super majority vote of at least four City
Cncil members,ar]d
ouwntte"pproval of a majority of impacted property owners.
5. The authority for str66f,namin"n' d renaming shall reside with the City Council or
as a result of an approyAl and recordation of a subdivision map.
6. No City-ownediand or facility shall be named after a seated elected or appointed
official.
B. Qualifications for Naming of City Facilities
1. Qualifying criteria include the following:
a. City controlled facilities / properties may be named or renamed after any
group, individual, or family, living or deceased that has made significant and
substantial contributions of a service, cultural or historic nature to the City of
Irwindale, as determined by the City Council. Said contributions do not have
to be financial in nature; they may include extensive service and / or support
to the City organization of the community in general.
The area in which the honoree made the most contribution should be
considered when determining which facility will be named after that person or
group. This is, when possible, there should be a correlation between the
service provided by the honoree and the facility.
c. It is mandatory there be a one (1) year waiting period following the death of
an individual prior to Naming or Renaming consideration. This provision may
be waived by a super majority vote of at least four (4) City Council members.
This guideline is appropriate to establish a waiting` period to ensure that an
individual's accomplishments and contributions will stand the test of time; and
that decisions shall not be made on an emotional basis immediately following
a person's death.
d. When determining whether to rename a City con
party making the determination`stiall consider all
relevant, including whether some or:all of the,foll
the person or organi:
property is proposed
The person or orga
to the protection of
or
of
The
for wh
or
lity / property, the
/ she / they deem
arately describe
Iled''facility /
significant* contributions
es of the City of Irwindale;
contributions to the
or park consistent with the established
iade substantial* contributions to the
opportunities with the City of Irwindale; or
was associated with an economic
redevelopment activity; or
V. The person, or' organization had a positive impact on the lives of
Irwindale's residents; or
vi. The person or organization volunteered for ten (10) or more years of
service to the community; or
vii. Upon the naming or renaming of a street, site, facility, field, etc., the
name shall not be used for any other dedication or renaming.
viii. The City Council, in its sole and unlimited discretion, may remove or
change the name of any City facility at any time, unless contractually
obligated otherwise.
"Additional information as to howl why the contribution of the individual or organization was significant or
substantial may be required.
C. Facility Naming Criteria
1. Streets
a. Names for streets shall be unique and d
street names shall not be considered
b. Street names shall be selected to
the Irwindale community or to ree
made a lasting and significant col
Irwindale.
are
r sounding or duplicate
recognize,hatural features related to
a person or'organization that have
m to the bette'm nt of the City of
I not
naming streetsn an entire
e streetsin a new<subdivision shall be proposed
by the igrining Commission, and approved by
names;shall be adopted by the City when the
development is recorded.
theghanging of street names that have
using the street name in their address shall not
rordinary circumstances with a super majority
;il members and written approval of a majority
a. City facilities a'he defined as a park, building, or recreational facility.
b. For new facilities, the naming process shall begin as early in the project as
possible.
c. Facility names shall be selected to either recognize natural features related to
the Irwindale community or to recognize a person or organization that made a
lasting and significant contribution to the betterment of the City of Irwindale.
d. Areas within City facilities that may be named separately from the main
building include points of entry; rooms / patios within a City building; facility
features (such as a column or fountain); walkways; trails, recreational facilities
(such as group picnic areas, sports fields, water features, or park
monuments); physical features (such as mountains, hills, or vistas); drive-
ways; or other related items.
3. Commemorative Street Names and Plaques
a. Commemorative street name signs are additions to the street name and will
not change the street address. Existing street names shall be retained and a
supplemental sign or plaque shall be installed beneath the existing street
name signage.
i. Names for the commemorative -;street name signs shall be selected to
either recognize natural features related to the Irwindale community or
to recognize a person or organization that have"made a lasting and
significant contribution to the betterment of the City "of Irwindale.
b. Commemorative plaques,shall be
Names for the coma emor
a person or organization th
contribution; to the betterm(
D. Facility and Street INaming
facilities.
be selected to recognize
ing and significant
name of a City facility or street shall
i writing on the City's Facility Naming
a. If the proposed facility or`street name is in recognition of a person or
organization, the applicant is� lequired to provide clear evidence that the
person or organization to be honored has made a significant and lasting
contribution to the;betterment of the City of Irwindale.
2. All submittals, whether from an individual, organization or City staff, must include
the name and address of the submitter. No anonymous submittals will be
accepted.
Upon receipt of the application, the City Manager or his / her designee shall
review the application.
a. If the proposed facility to be named / renamed is connected or associated
with a park, the City Manager or his / her designee shall place the Facility
Naming Application Form on a future Park and Recreation Commission
agenda for review and consideration. The Park and Recreation
Commission shall then consider the application and render a
recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed name /
rename.
4. Following that review, the City Manager or his / her designee shall place the
proposed facility naming / renaming item on a future City Council agenda for
formal review and consideration by the City Council. If the request is denied by
the Council, no further action is taken. If the City Council approves the request,
staff is directed to go forward with implementing th&,naming of the facility. The
steps taken to implement the request will be developed as an internal City
process. The decision of the City Council will befjial.
City of Irwindale
Facility and Street Naming Application
Applicants Name:
Address:
Applicants Phone:
Location of facility or street to be named:
Applicants E -Mail:
Individual / Organization to be Recognized:
Proposed Name:
Please Check all that apply:
❑ Is the individual deceased? If yes, what
❑ The person or organization made lasting
protection of natural or cultural resource:
❑ The person or organization made substa
specific facility or park;consistent with thi
of
to the
of Irwindale
to the betterment of a
ards for the facility.
❑ The person or organization made substantial contributions* to the advancement
of recreational opportunities with the Citv of Irwindale
❑ The person or organization was associated with an economic development or
❑
The ,person or organIizationhad ,a positive impact on the lives of Irwindale
❑ The person'or organization volunteered for ten (10) or more years of service to
the community--,
*Please provide additional information as to how / why the contribution of the
individual was significant or substantial not to exceed two (2) typed pages.
Facility and Street Naming Application
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Biographical information: (Explai
Civic involvement: (Explain)
For Office Use
Date Received by City Manager's Office:
Name of Recipient:
Facility and Street Naming Application
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