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t NKMING POLICY Page 3 of 4 the death of the individual; · Commemorating persons who have served the State or Nation in an exceptional or distinguished manner where the contribution is of such major significance that a local association wanes in importance provided that five years have elapsed since the death of the individual; · Commemorating individuals or organizations who have made important donations of land, funds or materials, equipment and/or facilities; · Avoiding recognition of those whose contribution has been appropriately recognized in other City venues or by other means. Procedure Requests for naming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be submitted to the City Clerk in writing, accompanied by a justification for the recommended name(s). All requests will be referred to the Department having jurisdiction and the appropriate Board(s) or Commission (s) for deliberation. Staff and related advisory bodies will evaluate the recommended name within six months following receipt of a request. Upon completion of deliberations at a public hearing, the staff and advisory body will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will make its determination as to the naming or renaming of City-owned land, buildings and facilities at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Council at which staff, representatives of advisory bodies and civic organizations and the general public may offer testimony. Recognition Recognition may be given by installation of a plaque or appropriate signage, installation of a marker or artwork, or other means appropriate to the setting. Any signage must conform to City sign ordinances or policies. Artworks must be approved by the Arts Commission. Manner of recognition will be determined by staff or the appropriate commission working with professional designers as appropriate and conveyed in its recommendation to City Council. Budget/Financial Impact 6/17/03