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N/ilVlING POLICY Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />Other cities, state agencies and the Federal Government have adopted criteria and procedures <br />for naming public facilities. Some emphasize the culture and history of a place, others city <br />identification, and still others recognize individuals for exceptional or distinguished <br />contributions. Some cities haVe set higher priorities on naming based on location and/or <br />function of a public space rather than naming after an individual and others prefer to <br />commemorate public figures. Most policies recommend a waiting period after the death of an <br />individual before consideration of naming opportunities. Honoring individuals can take place in <br />a number of ways including naming a park or a building, a portion of a park or building or <br />related space. Public entities typically tailor the process of selecting a name or affiliation by <br />using the existing commission or committee structure as a means of developing a final <br />recommendation to an elected body. <br /> <br />Proposed Policy Guidelines for Naming Public Facilities <br /> <br />Purpose <br /> <br />The proposed policy would establish formal guidelines and a procedure for considering <br />appropriate names for City-owned land, buildings and facilities, or portions thereof. <br /> <br />Policy and Priorities <br /> <br />In determining the names to be given to City-owned land, buildings and facilities, the City <br />Council will receive recommendations from the public, staff and related advisory bodies such <br />as the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Library Board and the Landmarks Commission. <br /> <br />Guidelines <br /> <br />In naming public land and buildings, the City Council and its advisory bodies shall consider the <br />following: <br />· · Incorporating "Santa Monica" in the name where it is important for civic or other <br />reasons for a building or facility to be identified with the City; <br /> <br />· Recognizing geographic, topographic or historical features or events associated with <br />Santa Monica; <br />· Commemorating persons who have served the City, in an exceptional manner <br />provided that five years have elapsed since the death of the individual; <br /> <br />· Commemorating persons who have served the State or Nation in an exceptional <br />manner and who have an association with the City provided that five years have elapsed since <br /> <br />6/17/03 <br /> <br /> <br />