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  CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NUMBER: IX-A-2 DATE: August 1, 1998 Revised: August 1, 2004, Revised: January 15, 2025 SUBJECT: FACILITY NAMING AND AUTHORITY: City Council RENAMING POLICY PURPOSE To establish a consistent process for the naming of city facilities. Facilities include buildings, parks, bridges, overpasses, trails and other related public amenities and locations. POLICY It is the policy of the City of West Sacramento to utilize a consistent process to encourage public participation in the naming and potential renaming of city facilities. Initial naming of city facilities may be initiated or overseen by city departments, following established guidelines and procedures and the naming criteria and guidance in this policy. In contrast, renaming requests may be initiated by the City Council or initiated by residents through an application process. All renaming requests will be subject to review and approval by the City Council. Specific written procedures will be followed to ensure a consistent approach in both naming and renaming process. PROCEDURE GENERAL NAMING/RENAMING CRITERIA All names should reflect the diversity, equity and inclusion of the West Sacramento community. New names should intentionally broaden the representation of people in our community. All names should first focus on local West Sacramento significance, but names that reflect California or a national lens may be approved if applicable to West Sacramento by direct or broad association. In selecting the name for a City facility, the following criteria shall be used. The criteria are not listed in any particular order, and a minimum of one must be met for naming or renaming eligibility: 1. A geographic location (neighborhood, significant areas, etc.). 2. A park feature: Natural or constructed (wildlife, lakes, memorial, etc.). 3. An adjoining subdivision, street, school, or natural feature. No park shall be given the same name as an existing school site or public facility, except where the sites abut one another. 4. A commonly recognized historical event, group, organization or individual (living or deceased). 5. Any individual who provided outstanding accomplishments for the good of the community. Quality of the contribution, length of service, and other factors should be considered. 6. Any individual who provided an exceptional service to the City as a whole. When naming a facility after a person or group, an in-depth description of the contributions to the City must be provided. 7. An individual (living or deceased) or organization that contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of the facility to be named. Consideration may be given to naming the City-owned land or facility after an individual when the land or facility, or the money for its purchase has been donated by the individual, or when otherwise warranted by some contribution or service which is deemed to be of major and lasting significance to the acquisition of that piece of land, or the planning, development, construction or renovation of that particular facility. Donation of land or resources shall not constitute an obligation by the City to name the land or facility or any portion thereof, after an individual or family. 8. A name that would include the representation and land acknowledgement of the local indigenous tribes. ADDITIONAL NAMING/RENAMING GUIDELINES • If nominating an individual, the individual or family (if available) must approve. A background check of the nominated individual, paid by the applicant, will also be required. • City staff will use applicable resources (historical documents, West Sacramento Historical Society, etc.) to verify any historical claims made in the nomination. • A sign identifying the facility is the standard form of recognition. Signs must comply with the current facility signage standards. • Once a facility has been renamed, no future proposal to change the name of the facility will be considered unless the City Council has determined that continuing to use the current name is not in the community's best interest. • A portion of a facility within a facility can be named separately from the facility. RENAMING PROCESS Facility renaming proposals may be City Council initiated or initiated by a West Sacramento resident per the following procedures. 1. City Council Initiated • The City Council can initiate the renaming of a park or facility at any time. This requires a request for a future agenda item to be placed on the Council’s agenda. Renaming can be initiated by the Council alone or through a community request to a Councilmember. • The City Council may discuss and approve a renaming at a Council meeting without seeking community or commission consideration and feedback. 2. Resident Initiated • A City of West Sacramento resident may initiate a facility renaming by completing and submitting the City Facility Naming Application to the City Clerk. The City Clerk will check the application for completeness and provide a copy to the City Council members. If a Council member is in favor of proposing the name, they must request a future agenda item to consider the application at a future City Council meeting. • The proposed name will be discussed at a future City Council meeting, where the Council will decide whether to seek community feedback. The City Council may approve the proposed name without community or commission input or may choose to gather feedback. • If community feedback is desired, the Community Relations department will lead the outreach and feedback process. • Parks, Recreation, and Intergenerational Services (PRIS) Commission will review the proposed name and provide feedback on any facility under the Parks and Recreation Department jurisdiction. • Feedback will be collected and presented at a future Council meeting. The City Council has the final authority to approve the name change. • The provision of plaques or other physical commemorative items related to facility naming, if not donated, will follow the normal budgeting and purchasing process. • The City Clerk’s Office will screen nominations for appropriateness and potential conflicts. Inappropriate names include those of infamous individuals or names containing vulgar language. • The City Council has final authority over the naming of any City facility and may override decisions made by staff or commissions. • If the park or facility is located on school property, the Washington Unified School District Board of Education must share final approval authority of the facility name with the City Council. Attachment: City Facility Renaming Application City of West Sacramento Facility Renaming Application 1. Application Date: ________________________ 2. Facility Name/Address: __________________________________________________________ 3. Submitting Organization’s Name: __________________________________________________ 4. Contact Name: ________________________________ Phone Number:___________________ Street Address: ________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ 5. After whom/what are you proposing the facility to be renamed? __________________________ 6. If a person, are they deceased? Yes ___ No ___ 7. There may be a cost involved in renaming a facility. Do you have the funds for such a purpose or would you be petitioning the City to cover the costs? Please explain. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 8. Reading the criteria set forth in this policy, please list how the proposed name meets at least one criteria from the general naming/renaming criteria 1-8. _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 9. If a person, for historical reference, please include with this application, documentation (news clippings, photographs, etc.) that illustrate the contributions this individual(s) has made to the City of West Sacramento. Please also include any petitions and/or letters of support from community members. Please return to: City Clerk's Office 1110 West Capitol Avenue, 3rd Floor West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 617-4620
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  "Purpose: This policy establishes a standardized process for naming or renaming City of Westminster properties, including both owned and leased sites. It excludes public thoroughfares, bridges, and rights-of-way (ROWs). The goal is to ensure fairness and consistency throughout the naming or renaming process. The ultimate authority for the naming or renaming of City of Westminster properties is vested in the City Council. This policy provides the steps necessary to bring the proposed name to City Council for consideration and approval. City of Westminster Property Definitions: The following Terms of Reference are provided for clarity. Public Facilities - Include, but are not limited to, all City-owned or leased buildings such as recreation and multi-use centers, special-use facilities, cultural and historical sites, aquatic facilities, libraries, administrative facilities, maintenance buildings, and any future City facilities. Open Spaces – Land preserved and protected in a natural or undeveloped state for environmental, recreational, or aesthetic purposes Parkland – Includes all designated park areas, including but not limited to regional parks, community parks, neighborhood parks, and special-use parks. Park Features – Includes all significant structures and recreational elements within a park, such as sports fields, ball diamonds, skate parks, and other amenities. Context and Guiding Philosophy: The policy of the City is to reserve the naming or renaming of City of Westminster properties, including both owned and leased sites. This policy establishes consistent 1 Administrative Memorandum guidelines for citizens, community groups, city staff, City Council, and companies seeking approval for naming proposals. The City will consider naming requests within the following categories: 1. Historic Events, Places, and Persons: A universally celebrated historical event, group, organization, or individual can play an important role in the naming or renaming of the City buildings, parks, open spaces, recreation centers, and libraries. Historically, many parks in Westminster are named after locations in England. The City acknowledges this English naming tradition and considers it when evaluating proposals for renaming parks. 2. Natural features: Recognizable areas, neighborhoods, landmarks, or names of horticultural or historical significance for City of Westminster. 3. Exceptional Individuals/organization: A City of Westminster property shall be named after an individual or organization that has made a significant positive contribution to the community without which the site may not exist. 4. Major Gifts: Private dollars fundraised in public/private partnerships for the purposes of constructing or rehabilitating a City of Westminster property (or portions thereof) may be donated contingent on naming rights to the property. In such cases, and when the City has accepted said private dollars under those terms, the City Council shall honor the naming rights granted, provided that the name meets the criteria set forth by this administrative memo. 5. Sponsorships: The City of Westminster may solicit corporate sponsorships for City of Westminster properties (or portions thereof) that may be donated contingent on naming rights to the property for a defined period. In the case of temporary or time-limited naming rights, approval will be required. Naming/Renaming: The following questions and procedures should be considered both individually and collectively when naming or renaming City of Westminster properties. a. Does the name carry historical, cultural, geographical, and social significance that will resonate for generations to come? b. Does the name evoke a strong and positive image? c. Does the name serve to memorialize or commemorate people, places, or events of enduring importance to the community or nation? d. Will the name foster significant bonds of friendship, mutual recognition, and support within the community or with those beyond it? 2 Administrative Memorandum e. Is the name associated with a notable achievement or the promotion of public welfare within the community or nation? f. Is the name well-suited for the City of Westminster property considering its location, history, and the surrounding neighborhood? g. Does the name possess symbolic value that goes beyond its literal meaning, enhancing the character and identity of the City of Westminster property? h. Does the request to name the City of Westminster property in conjunction with a corporate gift risk undue commercialization? Authorization: City Council has final authority to approve the naming or renaming of City of Westminster properties. If City Council requests assistance to name or rename a site, this policy will be used by City of Westminster. The process will be internally vetted and community participation will be solicited as deemed appropriate. Procedures: I. Submission Process for Naming and Renaming a City of Westminster Site 1. Proposed names must be submitted in writing to the City Manager’s Office (CMO). Proposals must contain, at a minimum, the following information: a. Proposed Name b. Proposed Site Location c. Reasons for recommendation of the proposed name. If being named after an individual, this should include such justifications as civic involvement of honoree, historical context of honoree in the City of Westminster community, and related information. The biography should include sufficient information about the individual. Contact information for key individuals (such as family members, friends, work colleagues, etc.) who can provide additional background, context, etc., should also be provided. d. The rationale of naming or renaming a City of Westminster property, an explanation of how the name or individual is or has been associated with the property to be named or renamed. The submittal must include a narrative outlining the community accomplishments/donations attributable specifically to the named individual. e. Upon receipt of the written proposal, there shall be a waiting period of ninety days to allow staff to convene a committee for vetting and 3 Administrative Memorandum researching the proposed name or renaming. During this time, staff will prepare an agenda memorandum to submit to advisory boards, including but not limited to Parks, Recreation, Libraries, and Open Space Advisory Board (PRLOSAB); Historic Landmark Board (HLB); Inclusivity Board (IB); and Westminster Historical Society. This may include notification of surrounding neighborhoods if a site is proposed to be renamed. Notification methods for the surrounding neighborhoods could encompass the use of signage, mailers, or a survey link seeking feedback. Upon advisory boards review, Staff will forward information to City Council for their review and consideration in a public meeting. Depending on the type of facility that is proposed regarding naming/renaming, the request will be forward to the appropriate advisory board for a recommendation. f. After the public meeting is conducted, City Council shall formally consider the naming or renaming of a City of Westminster property via resolution. g. If City Council approves of the proposed name or renaming of a site, a minimum of six months will be required to order and install new signage, prepare for the appropriate naming or renaming event, and change all publicly recorded documents and websites associated with the name change 2. The following guidelines shall apply to the naming or renaming of a City of Westminster property after an individual: a. The name of an individual may be considered only if it is determined that it is in the public interest to honor the individual or the individual’s family for historical or commemorative reasons. b. The name of an individual shall not be given consideration unless the individual portrays a positive image and is or was associated with or made a significant contribution to City of Westminster properties being named or renamed or to the area in which the property is located. c. Public property shall not be named after a former City employee until the person has been employed by the City for at least twenty-five years, retired for at least five years, and is known for an outstanding career in public service. d. Names of individuals who have made significant contributions to the City of Westminster shall be preferred over names of national figures. 4 Administrative Memorandum e. The individual served as a publicly elected official in or from Westminster. f. An individual’s epithet, nickname, or title may be used if it would provide a more appropriate, interesting, or enduring name. If an epithet, nickname, or title is proposed as part of the naming, the individual for whom the park or open space is being named must agree to the name. In the case of a deceased individual, the person’s spouse or children (if spouse is no longer living) or parents (if spouse is no longer living and/or the person did not have children) (in that priority order) must agree to the name. 3. To avoid duplication or confusing nomenclature, Staff will review existing site names in the city as well as those in neighboring communities when considering name suggestions. 4. For all areas, a site name based on a natural feature, geographic location, or historical event is preferred. Naming or renaming of a site for an individual or organization should be reserved for occasions where the person or organization made a significant contribution to the community over an extended period of time; is a universally celebrated group, organization or individual; and/or the individual or organization is donating the land to be used for the site’s defined purpose. 5. Names of corporations or civic groups will be considered if they had a significant impact in the establishment or development of the City of Westminster, State of Colorado, or the United States of America. 6. Names that could be considered derogatory, obscene, blasphemous, or in poor taste based on community standards shall not be considered. II. Naming Process for New Sites 1. The City of Westminster will utilize an internal Site Naming Committee, comprised of members such as Department Director(s) city staff, and representatives from the City Manager’s Office (CMO) and/or City Attorney’s Office (CAO). In cases of formal joint operation or ownership with another agency, said agency will be included in the Site Naming Committee 2. The Committee will engage in both internal and external solicitation of names, followed by a thorough review of submissions based on predefined naming criteria. To enhance transparency, Staff will seek input from other advisory boards, such as the Inclusivity Board (IB); Historic Landmark Board (HLB) Parks; Recreation, Libraries, and Open Space Advisory Board (PRLOSAB); and Westminster Historical Society whenever feasible. 5 Administrative Memorandum 3. Upon the Site Naming Committee's recommendation and review and approval by the appropriate advisory board, the proposed name will be presented to the City Council for review during a public meeting, seeking ultimate approval. 4. For historical documentation, any named site should feature a plaque or similar recognition detailing the significance of the name, which may include information posted on the City’s website. Consistency across the City will be ensured by consulting the Division responsible for primary City communication. 5. In the past, new parks have often been named after places or landmarks associated with England, and many of the City’s existing park names reflect this tradition. This practice has demonstrated its value in serving the City’s interests while ensuring a legacy and meaningful representation of the City’s values within its park and open space systems. Staff will maintain this priority when naming new parks in the future. Open spaces will typically be named after individuals, families, historical landmarks, geographic locations, or commonly referred-to areas within the City. This practice will be consistently prioritized with the acquisition of new open spaces. 6. City Facilities should reflect historical, cultural, geographical, or community significance and easy to recognize, spell, and pronounce. III. Renaming Process of Existing Sites Proposals to rename sites are not encouraged although may be warranted, especially if the continuation of the name may compromise the public trust or reputation of the City. All potential renaming suggestions will be fully investigated and considered by the City of Westminster and potentially an internal Site Renaming Committee. The Site Renaming Committee should include, but are not limited to, the Department Director(s), city staff, representatives from CMO and/or CAO, and when possible, a member from a city advisory board. Critical examination should ensure that renaming of a site will not diminish the original justification for the name or the prior contributors. Renaming will follow the same procedures as naming a site. The Department initiating the renaming shall be responsible for costs of renaming the facility including any public notifications, replacement of signs (both on-site and any directional signs from City or State rights of way, reprinting of city materials, and similar costs. Individuals or groups requesting such name changes shall be responsible for costs of renaming facilities to be paid prior to the renaming based on an estimate provided by City staff. IV. Policy Administration Once a City of Westminster property site is named or renamed, the name of the public property cannot be changed for 25 years. After an investigation by the city, if the name is found to be inappropriate considering new information, the City of 6 Administrative Memorandum Westminster and potentially an internal Site Renaming Committee will follow the same procedures as stated in the renaming process of existing sites. The person(s) or group submitting the request may be responsible for covering all costs associated with the renaming, including new or refurbished signage, plaque, delivery, installation of concrete pad or other mounting surface, hardware, irrigation allowances, and other miscellaneous expenses. The City of Westminster is responsible for communicating name changes to its citizens and other impacted parties. This includes posting updates on the City’s website and using additional communication methods as needed. The City of Westminster will review and revise this policy as needed."
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