To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JANE CHUNG, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITY FACILITY NAMING POLICY.
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2611-100, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CITY FACILITY NAMING AND RENAMING POLICY
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE RENAMING OF GENERAL EATON PARKETTE AND PERRY PARK TEEN CENTER
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 8,2026, staff presented a proposed draft of a City Facility Naming and Renaming Policy to the City Council. The draft policy was developed by the Naming Policy Subcommittee, which included Mayor Light, Councilmembers Obagi and Behrendt, Waterfront and Community Services Director Elizabeth Hause, and Assistant to the City Manager Jane Chung. Following the presentation, the City Council provided feedback and directed staff to present the item to the Public Amenities Commission.
On October 14, 2026, staff presented the proposed draft Policy to the Public Amenities Commission. Staff is now returning to the City Council with a Resolution for formal adoption of the Policy, which incorporates the feedback provided by both the City Council and the Public Amenities Commission.
In addition, this item allows the City Council to discuss renaming General Eaton Parkette and Perry Park Teen Center, which were prior Council referrals to staff.
BACKGROUND
The City Facility Naming and Renaming Policy (Policy) establishes the criteria and procedures for naming and renaming City-owned facilities, with all naming actions identified as a discretionary act of the City Council. It outlines eligibility criteria for recognizing individuals, community contributions, donors, and corporate sponsors; establishes a vetting process for proposed honorees and corporate naming rights; and defines procedures for naming and renaming eligible City facilities. The Policy also identifies na...
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