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= =; A- ----7 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 19, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAKHER P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPOVE STREET NAME CHANGE POLICY DATE: APRIL 14, 2005 BACKGROUND: In the past, on the name occasions when constituents requested that a street name be changed, the City relied on the California Vehicle Code for guidance. During the City Council meeting held on February 15, 2005, City Council directed staff to prepare a specific City policy regarding changing names of existing City streets. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Staff has drafted a policy that advises applicants of the procedures for changing street names. The policy involves the submittal of an application, having a written request for 3 proposed streets along with a petition of signatures with no less than 75% of the residents. The application shall be reviewed by the Traffic Committee to assure that there is no confusion to residents and motorists. The application is then presented to the City Council for approval or denial by resolution. The policy packet also includes an application form, petition form, classifications of streets, approved suffixes with abbreviations and the definition of street names that would act as a guideline in choosing the street name. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project is exempt under Section 15301 (f) of the California Environmental Quality Act. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Not Applicable. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the policy guidelines for street name changing.