RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 035 NAMING OF CITY STREETS, PARKS AND OTHER FACILITIES WHEREAS, a draft of Council Policy 035, “Naming of City Streets, Parks and Other Facilities” (“Draft Policy”) was presented to the Governance and Ethics Committee (“Governance and Ethics Committee”) for their consideration on June 2, 2025 as an approach to ensuring naming decisions are made in an equitable and consistent manner as part of Council policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Governance and Ethics Committee approved the Draft Policy in substantial form, with revisions, and directed staff to present the Draft Policy to the City Council for its consideration and adoption; and, WHEREAS, City staff updated the Draft Policy and presented it to the City Council for their consideration at their September 16, 2025 City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, Council considered the Draft Policy, heard public comment, and provided direction to staff regarding any requested modifications; and WHEREAS, such modifications include updated guidelines and procedures for the naming of Streets, Parks and Other Facilities in the City of Santa Clara.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
Council Policy 035, entitled “Naming of City Streets, Parks and Other Facilities”, attached here as Attachment 1, is hereby approved and adopted commencing September 16, 2025 until further amended. The Policy shall continue in effect until otherwise affirmed, modified or terminated by vote of the City Council.
Staff is directed to take such other actions as are necessary to implement, post and distribute the Meeting Policy, including preparation and presentation to the City Council of any necessary modifications to the City Code to reflect the new policy.
Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately, with the Council Policy 035 o go into full effect upon September 16, 2025.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments to be incorporated by reference:
1. Council Policy 035, entitled “Naming of City Streets, Parks and Other Facilities” Resolution Council Policy 035 Page PAGE 1 of 2
Rev: 6.20.25
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Rev: 03-09-10; Typed: *Insert date