REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Addition of Names to the City Street Name List including James McNamara, Carla Munoz, Doug Towne, Troy Buzzell, Dave Euerle, Lance Michaelis, and William Kelly.
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development
BACKGROUND
The City's approved Street Name List is used to name public or private streets when new development occurs or when a renaming of a street is necessary. The Planning Division was contacted by Santa Clara Police Department staff who, in coordination with Santa Clara Fire Department staff, indicated their interest in adding names of several police officers and firefighters to the approved street name list.
The last update to the Street Name List was in 2008 following a recommendation by the Historical and Landmarks Commission (HLC) and approval by City Council. Additions to the Street Name List have since occurred as part of the Tentative Map subdivision process for individual development projects that include private or public streets.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department submitted the following names for inclusion on the City Street Name List. In accordance with Section 2.120.100 of the Santa Clara City Code, the HLC conducted a public hearing on February 1, 2024 to review the proposed street name additions. At the HLC meeting, former Fire Department Chief Kelly's name was also added. Staff confirmed there are no other streets with the same or similar names within the City.
Police Department:
* James McNamara
* Carla Munoz
* Doug Towne
Fire Department:
* Troy Buzzell
* Dave Euerle
* Lance Michaelis
* William Kelly
Following discussion, the HLC unanimously voted to recommend approval to the City Council of the additional street names to the City Street Name List.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed additions to the City Street Name List is not considered a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section...
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