HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2022-10-03 Item 7C - Resolution - Policy for Naming or Renaming City-Owned PropertyCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM NO.
7.C.
STAFF SPONSOR: LAUREL HUMPHREY
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 9/26/22
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution adopting a policy for naming or renaming city -owned property.
CATEGORY ® Discussion
Mtg Date 9/26/22
Motion
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Resolution
Attg Date 10/3/22
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SUMMARY
The draft resolution would adopt a more detailed policy for naming city -owned property
that includes community input in decision-making.
REVIEWED BY
❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ® Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm.
DATE: 9/12/22
❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
COMMITTEE CHAIR: QUINN
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COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval as amended; Forward to Committee of the Whole
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MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
9/26/22
10/3/22
MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS
9/26/22 Informational memo dated September 6, 2022
Resolution 1400
Draft resolution
Draft policy (revised after 9/12/22 Finance & Governance Committee)
Finance & Governance Committee minutes of 9/12/22
10/3/22 Final Resolution
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A POLICY FOR NAMING OR RENAMING
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1400.
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 1400 was passed in 1998 to amend policies for naming City
property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to continue and improve a predictable process for
establishing or changing the name of City property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to increase transparency and public participation in any
effort to name or rename City property; and
WHEREAS, naming decisions on City property must be compatible with community interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila "Policy on the Naming or Renaming of City -owned Property,"
attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. Repealer. Resolution No. 1400 is hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
Meeting thereof this day of , 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A — City of Tukwila "Policy on the Naming or Renaming of City -owned Property"
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City of Tukwila
Policy on the Naming or Renaming of City -owned Property
Section 1. Purpose
To establish a uniform policy regarding the naming or renaming of City -
owned property including parks, facilities, buildings, and streets that ensures
compatibility with the community interest.
Section 2. Scope
A. This policy affects City -owned property only.
B. The following types of City -owned property are included within the scope
of this policy:
(1) Buildings and structures
(2) Streets
(3) Other real property, including open spaces and parks
C. This policy does not apply to the following types of property:
Historically registered properties for which a name has been
indicated on a nomination form and accepted for use on a historic
register.
D. This policy does not apply to names of City properties in return for
financial or in-kind contributions or sponsorships.
Section 3. Authority
A. The City Council shall designate the names of parks, facilities, buildings,
open spaces, non -numbered streets, and honorary street designations.
B. The Public Works Director shall designate the names of numbered City
streets in conformance with the King County grid system. Streets shall
be assigned a name when the numbering grid is deemed unfeasible or
when the City Council acts pursuant to Sections 6 and/or 7 of this Policy.
Section 4. Criteria for Naming City Property
A. The following unranked criteria should be used to guide decision making
on naming City property:
(1) Geographical location
(2) Building or property's purpose
(3) Cultural attributes
(4) Significant historical events
(5) Natural or geological features
(6) City identity and image
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(7) Names of persons who have made an outstanding civic
contribution to the community, or whose names are of historic
significance to the area
(8) Names of City officials who served for a minimum of 10 years and
who made outstanding contributions over and above the normal
duties required by their positions and had a positive impact on the
past and future development of programs, projects or facilities
Section 5. General
A. Portions of a facility may have another name than that of the entire
facility or features may be dedicated to or in honor of a person.
B. City property shall not ordinarily be named for living individuals, although
exceptions may be considered when significant contributions or
unusually outstanding public service would so justify, and when the
individual is no longer serving the City in an official capacity.
C. Property named after individuals requires written consent of the named
party's representative.
D. There shall be a lapse of at least 12 months between the date of the
death of a person(s) or of an event to be commemorated and a final
decision by the City Council.
E. Naming commemorations that meet the criteria and are significant to
underrepresented populations are encouraged and shall be prioritized.
Section 6. Naming Procedures for New Property
A. Names for new parks, facilities, buildings, open spaces, and streets can
be suggested by elected officials, staff, and members of the public.
B. Name suggestions must be accompanied by written rationale for the
name and significance of the proposed name to the criteria in Section
4.A.
C. If the suggested name(s) complies with this Policy, the City shall provide
an open public comment period of 30 days that is advertised broadly
including notification to all members of the City's Boards and
Commissions.
D. The suggested name(s) may be placed on an agenda of the City Council
Committee most closely affiliated with the property being named or on
an agenda of a Committee of the Whole meeting.
E. The City Council shall review all public comment received in its
determination as to whether the public interest is served by the proposed
name.
F. Name changes shall be subject to the criteria and procedures set forth
in this Policy.
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Section 7 Street Renaming Procedures
A. Renaming of existing streets is generally discouraged due to impacts to
abutting property owners, emergency response times, and regional
wayfinding.
B. Requests to rename existing streets must be accompanied by written
rationale for the name and significance of the proposed name to the
criteria in Section 4.A.
C. Renaming of existing streets requires written support of at least 75% by
linear frontage of affected property owners, which shall be gathered at
the expense of the proponent.
D. If the proposed name complies with this Policy and has sufficient support
from abutting property owners, and will not adversely impact emergency
vehicle responsiveness, the City shall provide an open public comment
period of 90 days and send notification to all members of the City's
Boards and Commissions.
E. The City Council shall review all public comment received in its
determination as to whether the public interest is served by the proposed
street name change.
F. If the City approves a renaming, the City Council shall designate an
effective date that provides sufficient time for abutting property owners,
residents, and businesses to mitigate the name change.
Section 8. Honorary Street Designations
A. Honorary street designations are intended to recognize and honor
individuals or groups without changing the official name of the street or
the official addresses of residents and businesses on the street.
B. Requests for honorary street designations must be accompanied by
written rationale for the name and significance of the proposed name to
the criteria in Section 4.A.
C. If the proposed name complies with this Policy, the City shall provide an
open public comment period of 30 days that is advertised broadly
including notification to all members of the City's Boards and
Commissions.
D. The City Council shall review all public comment received in its
determination as to whether the public interest is served by the proposed
honorary street designation.
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