Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A NEW CITY COUNCIL POLICY
ON CITY ASSET NAMING AND RENAMING
WHEREAS, City Council policies are the official description of a City procedure, policy or practice; and
WHEREAS, the naming of City assets carries significant meaning for the Chula Vista community, reflecting the City’s history, culture, geography, and identity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the process of naming or renaming assets should be guided by principles of consistency, fairness, transparency, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, in November 2022, following extensive public outreach and recommendations by the Christopher Columbus and Disco very Park Task Force, the Chula Vista City Council directed staff to develop a formal policy for naming and renaming City assets consistent with those recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Asset Naming and Renaming City Council Policy establishes a clear process and uniform guidelines for the naming or renaming of City assets, including, but not limited to, City parks, recreational facilities, and other municipal buildings; and
WHEREAS, this new policy outlines criteria, conditions, and procedures that g overn naming and renaming of City assets in order to maintain their integrity, encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public investments, safeguard against unwanted commercialization, and ensure transparency and broad community acceptance; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the City Asset Naming and Renaming City Council Policy is part of the City’s ongoing effort to comprehensively review existing policies, rescind outdated policies, and adopt new policies that strengthen City governance practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it adopts a new Council Policy on City Asset Naming and Renaming , attached hereto as Exhibit 1, in the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Courtney Chase Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager City Attorney