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Tuesday, October 1, 2024 2:47 PM
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Wu-Bowman, Yannie; Madison, Steve; Maue, Brent; Markarian, Kris Legislative Policy Committee Agenda 6. STREET RENAMING DISCUSSION To the Recreation and Parks Commission and the City Council of Pasadena 10-1-2024.pdf
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Dear Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the City Council of Pasadena, Subject: Petition to Honor Troop without Renaming Historic Streets I am writing to submit a petition on behalf of Pasadena residents, recommending that the City of Pasadena honor the accomplishments of the group Troop by adding a ceremonial monument in a fitting location. It is important to note that in addition to the two other neighborhood constituencies that have already opposed street name changes, residents living along Dayton Street between Fair Oaks and Raymond also oppose the proposed renaming of this street. This section of Dayton Street is part of a nationally registered Historic Landmark and an integral part of the fabric of Old Pasadena.
The petition seeks to honor Troop by adding to the city's cultural and historic recognition rather than removing or replacing an existing monument. The current Monument Policy does not contemplate the removal of any city street names or monuments but focuses on the addition of new ones that reflect our community. Why remove a cherished part of Pasadena's history when there are many more appropriate ways to honor Troop or any other distinguished group? City staff has already determined that renaming City of Pasadena streets is an incredibly rare occurrence and should be reserved for the highest community-wide standards. Without such high standards in place, the city risks facing subjective decisions that may not align with the broader desires of Pasadena residents and are opposed by local constituencies. In the current informational staff report to the City's Legislative Policy committee, there is a comparison of other municipalities' policy on street renaming. What it does not include is the actual application of those policies. How those policies are just as important as the policy itself. Renaming of street names in those cities have been rare and are limited to the most significant cultural and historic contributions and associations.
We respectfully ask that the City continues to add cultural or historic honors through the existing Monument Policy, without diminishing or taking away other historically or culturally significant places. The renaming of a historic street is not contemplated in any current street renaming or monument policy, and it is our belief that it should not be.
Thank you for your consideration of this petition. We trust that you wilt uphold Pasadena's rich history and cultural integrity by adheringto the standards outlined in the Monument Policy.
Sincerely,
Aaron Gallardo
General Manager
CASTLE GREEN HOA
99 S Raymond AVE.
1 CASTLE GREEN
October 1,2024
Pasadena City Council
City of Pasadena
100 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CAP 1101
Dear Members of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the City Council of Pasadena, Subject: Petition to Honor Troop without Renaming Historic Streets I am writing to submit a petition on behalf of Pasadena residents, recommending that the City of Pasadena honor the accomplishments of the group Troop by adding a ceremonial monument in a fittmg location. It is important to note that in addition to the two other neighborhood constituencies that have already opposed street name changes, residents living along Dayton Street between Fair Oaks and Raymond also oppose the proposed renaming of this street. This section of Dayton Sti-eet is part of a nationally registered Historic Landmark and an integral part of the fabric of Old Pasadena.
The petition seeks to honor Troop by adding to the city's cultural and historic recognition rather than removing or replacing an existmg monument. The current Monument Policy does not contemplate the removal of any city street names or monuments but focuses on the addition of new ones that reflect our community. Why remove a cherished part of Pasadena's history when there are many more appropriate ways to honor Troop or any other distinguished group?
City staff has ah-eady detennined that renaming City of Pasadena streets is an incredibly rare occurrence and should be reserved for the highest community-wide standards. Wifhout such high standards in place, the city risks facing subjective decisions that may not align with the broader desires of Pasadena residents and are opposed by local constituencies. In the current infomiational staff report to the City's Legislative Policy committee, there is a comparison of other municipalities' policy on street renaming. What it does not include is the actual application of those policies. How those policies are just as important as the policy itself. Renaming of sta-eet names in those cities have been rare and are limited to the most significant cultural and historic contributions and associations.
We respectfully ask that the City continues to add cultural or historic honors through the existmg Monument Policy, without diminishing or talcing away other historically or culturally significant places. The renaming of a historic street is not contemplated in any current street renaming or monument policy, and it is our belief that it should not be.
Thank you for your consideration of this petition. We tmst that you will uphold Pasadena's rich history and cultural integrity by adhering to the standards outlined in the Monument Policy.
Sincerely,
Aaron Ga]
General Manager
CASTLP. ftRF.RN HOA
Pasadena CA 91105
CASTLE-GREEN
To the Recreation and Parks Commission and the City Council of Pasadena, We, the undersigned, respectfully subAut this petition to express our support for honoring the musical band Troop m a meaningful way but to formally oppose the option of renaming Dayton Street. While recognizing the band's contributions, renaming Dayton Sfa-eet between Fair Oaks and Raymond is not an appropriate option.
Dayton Street lies within the Old Pasadena Historic District, a key area representing our city's architectural and cultural heritage. Altering the name of a sta-eet within this historic disto-ict could undermine the preservation of Pasadena's historical integrity and diminish the character of this beloved neighborhood. Additionally, Dayton Street between Raymond and Fair Oaks is part of a nationally registered Historic Landmark that includes Castel Green, Green Hotel, and Central Park.
As City staff has already concluded, renaming City of Pasadena streets is an incredibly rare occurrence, and shoiild be held to the highest community wide standard. Without a policy that includes high standards, the City will be faced with making fi-equent subjective decisions that are not necessarily supported by Pasadena residents but are opposed by local constiftiencies.
Neither the JVtonument Policy nor any other City policy contemplates deleting of removing any part of Pasadena that is culturally or historically significant. That policy is meant to ADD to the cultiu-e or history, not take away another..
Dayton Street has long been an integral part of Pasadena's identity and history. Modifying its name could lead to logistical issues, such as the readdressing of properties, disruption to wayfmding, and the costs associated with altering sti-eet signs, maps, and directories. We believe that such a change would have a greater negative impact than positive recognition.
We appreciate the City Council's and Recreation and Parks Coiiunission's efforts to fmd ways to celebrate Troop's cont-ibutions to Pasadena's musical heritage and respectfally request that the option to rename Dayton Street be withdrawn.
Thank you for your attention and for allowing public input on this matter.
Sincerely,
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