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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Adopting an Updated City Council Policy Entitled Naming of City Property, Facilities and Events, as Recommended by the Ad Hoc City Council Policies Subcommittee
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Meeting Date: November 6, 2017
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Administrative Services Director; and Heather Baker/Assistant City Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640; 310-253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [ ] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/01/17)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Administrative Services Director (10/12/2017)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution adopting an updated City Council Policy Statement entitled Naming of City Property, Facilities and Events, as recommended by the Ad Hoc City Council Policies Subcommittee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2006 City Council, recognizing a need to establish uniform policies and procedures for naming various City facilities, approved and adopted City Council Policy 2006-001 (Attachment 1). This policy was developed in an effort to guide and assist City staff as opportunities and requests for naming City facilities arose.
On May 23, 2016 City Council created an Ad Hoc City Council Policies Subcommittee (Subcommittee) for the purpose of working with staff from the City Clerk's and City Attorney's Offices to review City Council policies and make recommendations to City Council as appropriate. Mayor Clarke and Council Member Eriksson were appointed to serve on the Subcommittee.
As part of this project, Council Policy 2006-001 was reviewed by the Subcommittee and staff. Staff and the Subcommittee also reviewed similar poli...
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