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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NAMING OF CITY-
OWNED LAND, BUILDINGS, AND FACILITIES
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2013, the City Council adopted a Facility Use Policy
establishing policies, procedures and regulations for the use of parks, sports fields, and facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to establish formal guidelines for the
naming of City-owned land,buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has prepared a Policy to
determine appropriate names for City-owned land, buildings and facilities;.whether, and under
what circumstances, such land, buildings, and facilities should be named or renamed; and the
duration of naming rights of City-owned land, buildings and facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds that all of the above recitals are true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The City Council hereby establishes Policies and Procedures for the
Naming of City-owned Land, Buildings and Faculties, attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace at a regular meeting held on the 28th day of July, 2015.
AYES: Council Members Mitchell, Hussey, Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Robles,
Mayor McNaboe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Exhibit A
City of Grand Terrace
Policy on Place Names and Name Changes
I. PURPOSE
A. To establish formal policies as a guide to the City Council in considering:
1. Appropriate names for City-owned land, buildings and facilities; and
2. Whether, and under what circumstances, such land, buildings, and facilities
should be named or renamed in honor of individuals; and
3. The duration of naming rights of City-owned land, buildings and facilities.
II. SCOPE
A. This-regulation is applicable to all City departments and offices responsible directly to
the City Manager.
B. It is also requested that elective offices and other independent offices and departments
of the City comply with these procedures in the interest of administrative uniformity.
III. POLICY
A. In determining the names to be given to City-owned land, buildings and facilities, the
City Council will give particular consideration to the following policy guidelines:
1. The City Council will consider candidate names for facilities whether submitted by
Council members, City staff, City agencies, civic organizations, and/or the general
public including names incorporating the name of Grand Terrace where it is deemed
important for civic or other reasons for a building or facility to be identified with the
City.
2. Names that have recognizable geographic, topographic or historical significance
associated with Grand Terrace. In assessing this type of name, the-City Council will
take into consideration the recommendations from different-bodies-_such as the
Planning Commission or Grand Terrace Historical Society_,;==
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Exhibit A
City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named in honor of persons who
have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of Grand Terrace in
an exceptional and distinguished manner; and, where such action is warranted by a
contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance.
3. The naming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities in honor of a deceased
person shall generally not take place until after a minimum of one-year waiting
period unless the City Council determines that there are overriding considerations
deviating from this policy guideline. This particular policy guideline is not intended
in any way to reflect on the merits of any deceased individual who may have been a
prominent civic leader. However, it is felt appropriate to establish some type of
waiting period to ensure that an individual's accomplishments or contributions will
stand the test of time; and that a decision shall not be made on an emotional basis
immediately following a person's death.
4. City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named after individuals or families
who have donated the land or funds for the capital project, particularly if such
naming is set forth as a condition of the donation.
5. The City Council may approve the naming of City-owned land, buildings, or
facilities based on an organization or individual's monetary contribution to the City
for that purpose. The funds from that contribution may be used for any purpose
deemed appropriate by the City Council unless there is a specified use as a condition
of the contribution. The duration of the name is on a case-by-case basis at the
discretion of the City Council unless otherwise set forth as a condition of the
contribution approved by the Council.
6. The names of City-owned land, buildings and facilities shall not normally be named
in honor of individuals when they have previously been named for other individuals.
However, if the Council deems it appropriate, they may vary from this guideline on
a case-by-case basis.
IV PROCEDURES
A. Requests for naming or renaming of City-owned land,.buildings and facilities shall be
filed with the City Clerk for transmittal to the Mayor in writing, accompanied by a
statement summarizing the justification for the recommended name(s).
B. The Mayor will forward the request to the appropriate Council subcommittee or may
establish a special Council subcommittee called the Facility Naming Committee. Such
committee shall meet within 30 days of receiving a name request and return to the City
Council with a recommendation, no later than 3 meetings from the original assignment
date. The meeting is open to the public and gives members of the community an
opportunity to give input to the process.
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Exhibit A
C. If the name request is denied by the subcommittee, no further action is taken. If the
request is approved, the subcommittee directs staff to prepare a report for the full �!
Council where public input is again received.
D. The City Council will make its determination as to the naming or renaming of City-
owned land, buildings and facilities at regularly scheduled meetings of the City Council
at which staff, representatives of advisory bodies and civic organizations and the
general public may offer testimony. 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 the 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 be
final.
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