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 15378(b)(5) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense for the processing of this application.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the Police Department, Fire Department, and City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was also made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the addition of seven names to the City Street Name List, as follows: James McNamara, Carla Munoz, Doug Towne, Troy Buzzell, Dave Euerle, Lance Michaelis, and William Kelly
Staff
Reviewed by: Reena Brilliot, Acting Director of Community Development
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Updated Street Name List