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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution naming two seats in
the Mike Balkman City Council Chambers after Adele and Henry SIegel.
BACKGROUND:
Adele and Henry Siegel were longtime Culver City residents who were
very active in the affairs of their neighborhood and their City. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Siegel became well know “fixtures” at City Council meetings where
they often offered comment and advice to the City Council on the full
range of issues considered by the City Council.
Mr. and Mrs. Siegel passed away within a few months of each other in
2007/2008. In honor of their contributions to Culver City, especially their
participation in so many City Council meetings, the City Council has
requested an agenda item be considered related to naming two seats in
the Mike Balkman Council Chambers after Adele and Henry SIegel.
City Council Policy Number 2006-001 (Facility Naming Policy) provides
that at least one year shall pass prior to the City Council considering
naming an item in honor of a person. Pursuant to that City Council Policy,
this item is presented to the City Council this evening for consideration.
Meeting Date: 10/26/2009 Item Number: A-1
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Naming Two Seats in
the Mike Balkman City Council Chambers after Adele and Henry Siegel.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Martin R. Cole, Assistant City Manager
Phone Number:
(310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – City Council (10/21/09)
Department Approval:
Martin R. Cole (10/19/09)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (10/21/09)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (10/21/09)
City Manager Approval:
Mark Scott (10/21/09)
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DISCUSSION:
Should the City Council adopt the proposed resolution, a nameplate would
be attached to the two seats which would be similar to the following:
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
Costs to place the proposed nameplates on two seats can be
accomplished within existing 2009-10 appropriations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Resolution
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt a resolution naming two seats in the Mike Balkman Council
Chambers after Adele and Henry Siegel.
In recognition of her devotion to the City of Culver
City, this seat has been named in honor of:
Adele Siegel
By Resolution of the City Council
October 26, 2009.
In recognition of his devotion to the City of Culver
City, this seat has been named in honor of:
Henry Siegel
By Resolution of the City Council
October 26, 2009.
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MEETING DATE: October 26, 2009
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Naming Two Seats in the Mike
Balkman City Council Chambers after Adele and Henry Siegel
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Resolution
2. City Council Policy 2007-001 (Naming of City 2-4
Facilities)ATTEST:
MARTIN R. COLE, City Clerk L A. SCHWAB, City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, NAMING TWO SEATS IN
THE MIKE BALKMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AFTER
ADELE AND HENRY SIEGEL.
WHEREAS, Adele and Henry Siegel were long-time residents of the City;
and,
WHEREAS, both Mr. and Mrs Siegel were very active participants in their
City, including attending a great number of City Council and Redevelopment Agency
meetings; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with City Council Policy 2007-001 (Naming of City
Facilities), a one year period has elapsed since the passing of Mr. and Mrs. Siegel and the
naming process may proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
That two seats located in the Mike Balkman Council Chambers be hereafter
named in honor of Adele and Henry Siegel and both seats shall be appropriately marked to
note said naming,
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of. 2009,
ANDREW WEISSMAN, Mayor
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28CITY OF CULVER CITY
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
General Subject: Naming of City Facilities
Specific Subject:
Policy Number: TBD
Date Issued: 12/11/06
Effective Date: Resolution No.: 2006-R089
PURPOSE
To define the policies, procedures and responsibilities associated with the naming of City
facilities.
This policy is intended to:
1. Guide staff and the City Council in the naming of City facilities, including
buildings, support facilities, park sites and recreation facilities.
2. Ensure that the naming of City facilities is accomplished in accordance with the
City's laws, rules, regulations and procedures.
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this policy statement, the term "City Facilities" includes the
following:
"Buildings" are City-owned facilities that house employees or are otherwise used to
conduct City business. Examples of "Buildings" may include, but are not limited to, the
City Hall, Police Facility, Transportation Facility, and Public Works Facility.
"Support Facilities" are City-owned facilities that are used to support field operations.
Examples of "Support Facilities" may include, but are not limited to, the Public Works
Yard, Transfer Station, Roads, Rooms and Pump Stations.
"Park Sites" are City-owned parks, open space, trails developed and undeveloped park
areas.
"Recreation Facilities and Amenities"
are facilities and amenities used primarily for
recreation and leisure activities, which would include, but not limited to, plazas, athletic
fields, sport courts, swimming pools, gymnasiums, recreation centers, meeting rooms
and theatres.
"Streets, Plazas, and Public Areas" are City-maintained streets, plazas and public
areas within the City of Culver City.
aSTATEMENT OF POLICY
The policy of the City is to name City Facilities using the criteria established by one of
the following three types of naming strategies noted below: Descriptive Naming,
Commemorative Naming, or Significant Donor/Contributor Naming.
Descriptive Naming
The following criteria may be considered in the Descriptive Naming of a City Facility:
1. Geographic Location: Geographical location or characteristics of the City Facility
with consideration being given to archaeology, geology, topography, botany,
zoology, or man-made geographical characteristics or a geographic location
logically associated with the City Facility.
2. Adjacent Street: An adjacent street to the City Facility.
3. Subdivision: The subdivision in which the City Facility is located.
4. History: An historical person, place, culture, or event associated with the City
Facility.
5. Function:- The purpose for which the facility was built or is currently being used.
Commemorative Naming
Commemorative naming is assigning the name of an individual, organization or
corporation to a City Facility under the following conditions. That:
1. there is a well-defined connection associated with the contributions of the
individual, organization or corporation and the City.
2. the individual's, organization's or corporation's contributions are of an
extraordinary nature.
3. the significance of the individual's, organization's or corporation's contributions is
commensurate with the service impact of the associated City Facility. For
example:
a. Individuals, organizations or corporations that have made regional
contributions may be considered for the naming of regional facilities.
b. Individuals, organizations or corporations that have made local
contributions may be considered for the naming of more local facilities
such as would serve neighborhoods within the City, including, but not
limited to, recreational facilities and amenities.
4. a City Facility may be named to honor a deceased person who has made
extraordinary contributions to the community, which have been consistent and
continuous over a considerable period of time, such as the long term public
service of an elected official or a community volunteer. If a City Facility is
proposed to be named after a person who is deceased, one year must have
passed before the naming process is initiated.
5. no City Facility shall be named after a living person.Significant Donor/Contributor Naming
Significant Donor/Contributor naming is assigning the name of an individual, family,
business or organization to a City Facility under one or more of the following conditions.
That:
1. more than 50% of the construction costs of a substantial City Facility have been
contributed.
2. more than 50% of the cost of land has been contributed.
3. long term gifts, sponsorship agreements or endowments of a significant financial
value have been contributed.
Renaming City Facilities
City Facilities that have been named by a formal action of the City Council shall not be
renamed unless supported by a 4/5 ths vote of the City Council. This requirement shall
not apply to City Facilities that have not been named by formal action of the City Council
or action taken by City Council prior to the adoption of this Policy.
Plaques and Markers and Memorials
Plaques, markers and other memorials on City Facilities shall be consistent with existing
signage. The cost of the purchase and installation of such plaques, markers and
memorials may be paid by the individual, family, business or organization being
honored, or by the City or both.
PROCEDURE
1. A letter of request for the naming of a City Facility shall be addressed to the City
Council. This letter will include what type of naming is being requested along
with all documentation and information to be considered in support of the
request.
2. City Council shall either direct the request to the most appropriate City
Commission, Committee, Council Emeritus or staff for review and
recommendation or refuse consideration of the request. The review process
should include some form of public outreach.
3. If City Council passes the request on for review and recommendation, the
appropriate City Commission, Committee or staff shall review the request and
provide one or more recommendations for consideration by the City Council.
The recommendation(s) shall include the plaque, marker or memorial inscriptions
and/or means of signage for each recommendation that is made. The City
Council shall have the final approval of the proposed name and all related
signage.