HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-304 N.C.S. 10/02/1989'; Resolution No. s9-304 N.C.s.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FACILITIES NAMING
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, from time to time specific naming
recommendations are presented to the city for the naming of
public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has determined a written
policy for such requests is in the best interest of the city
as a whole; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Petaluma hereby adopts the Facilities Naming
Policy and Procedures as outlined in Exhibit "A".
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by ~_-A- ved- to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (l~jcm>~~~{;a~e~l) mee"ting
on the .....2nd y og -..•..••.-•-•-.October ~ 89
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AYES: Tencer, Balsahw, Davis, Vice Mayor Sobel, ~•-.~
NOES: Cavanagh, M or Hilligoss
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Exhibit A
1 CITY OF PETALUMA
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3 FACILITIES NAMING POLICY AND PROCEDURE
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6 The City of Petaluma wishes to adopt a uniform policy
7 regarding the naming of existing and future facilities. The
8 following policy is designed to provide guidance. to the City
9 with the subject matter contained herein,
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11 I. POLICY
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13 The City Council shall exercise final. authority in naming
14 all public facilities within its jurisdiction.
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16 Objectives
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18 A. To name public facilities so that they will be easily
19 identified as to geographical location and/or function.
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21 ~ B. To encourage the dedication of land or funds for public
22 use by individuals/groups, in recognition of their
23 achievements or community contribution.
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25 Newly acquired and/or developed park or recreation
26 facilities be named immediately after acquisition or
2'7.~. development in order to be identified from the onset.
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29 A public facility may be named for a person when the site or
30 facility has been. donated by an individual, or a substantial
31 donation has been made by an individual or organization to
32 acquire or develop a park site or other public facility.
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34 When appropriate, a public facility can be named in honor of
35 a person when such person has made major contributions to
36 the community.
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2 That historical names be'considered,. when the name is
3 conducive to the site.
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5 When a park site and/or recreation facility is carrying out
6 a particular theme, that the theme may be considered for the
7 park and/or recreation facility name.
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9 II. CRITERIA FOR NAMING~PUBLIC FACILITIES
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11 A. Service Reco'c~niton
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13 1. Recggnton of individuals, groups and
14 organizations .f or important service contributions
15 which. 'page
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17 a. had a recognized direct positive effect on
18 'the. .community.
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2.0 b. contribution by a profit making organization
21 shal have been outs°de the normal function
22 of the. organization.
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24 B.. Monetary_~.a~ital or Material Contribution
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26: 1. A person., group, or organ'z:aton may stipulate the
2Z naming .of park or other public facility under the
28 ~ following. conditions:
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30; a. contribution exceeds fifty percent (5'0%) of
31 the. capital cost of the park or other public
32 facility.
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34 b. the honoree has a record of qutstanding
3.5 citizenship.
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1 c. the reque t for specfc~name is made at the
2 time of donation:.
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~4 2. When certain stipulations are connected with the
5 naming of 'a facility, these s€ipulations hould be
6 part of 'an agreement or deed. Stipulations and
7 agreements~of this nature must be approved by the
g City Council, after review and recommendation of
9 the City Attorney.
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11 3. Recommendations f:or a name may be submitted in
1'2 writng.;by groups or individuals. Recommendations
13 may also come directly from City-boards or
14 con-mss~ons. All recommendations or~suggestions
15 wl be: given the same consideration without
16 regard' to the nomination source., as long as the
1'7 established cri eria.of this policy is observed.:.
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19 III. PROCEDURE FOR :NAMING PARKS OR RECREATION FACILITIES
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21 The City Council shall; direct the Recreation, Music and
22 Parks Commission to review and make recommendations on the
23 naming o£ a City park or recreation. :facility. The
24 Recreation; Music. and Parks Commission shall use the
25 established criteria .in assisting in their analysis of
26 recommending' a name for the s'it.e or facility -under
27 consideration. The Commission's recommendation .will be
28 f.orward'ed to the City Council f:or final approval.
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30 IV. DONATIONS
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32 The City Council and the Recreation:, ASusc and Parks
33 Commission encourages individuals, groups, or organizations
34 to have the ability to donate funds for the purchase of an
35 item within a park or recreation facility in memory of, in
36 honor of, or in name of an individual, group, or
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1. organzaton.. Types of items might inc-lude trees, park
2 furniture, play equipment, facility rooms., etc.
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4 Items purchased as specified, abo~.e will be identified by a
5 plaque: or marker separately from other items in the park or
6 recreation facility. The use of any plaque or marker will
7 be regulated, styled, and handled in a tasteful manner by
8 the Department of Parks, Music and Recreation.
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