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Item #14 <br />CITY OF COLTON <br />AGENDA REPORT <br />FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2005 <br />TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL <br />FROM: AMER JAKHER P.E., CITY ENGINEER <br />SUBJECT: APPOVE STREET NAME CHANGE POLICY <br />DATE: MARCH 29, 2005 <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In the past, on rare occasions when constituents requested that a street name be <br />changed, the City relied on the California Vehicle Code. During the City Council meeting <br />held on February 15, 2005, City Council directed staff to prepare a specific City policy <br />regarding changing names of City streets. <br />DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: <br />Staff has drafted a policy that advises applicants of the procedures for changing street <br />names. The policy involves the submittal of an application, having a written request for 3 <br />proposed streets along with a petition of signatures with no less than 50% of the <br />residents. The application shall be reviewed by the Traffic Committee to assure that there <br />is no confusion to residents and motorists. The application is then presented to the City <br />Council for approval or denial by resolution. <br />The policy packet also includes an application form, petition form, classifications of <br />streets, approved suffixes with abbreviations and the definition of street names that would <br />act as a guideline in choosing the street name. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br />None <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: <br />This project is exempt under Section 15301(f) of the California Environmental Quality Act. <br />CONFLICT OF INTEREST <br />Not Applicable. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends that Council authorize the policy guidelines for street name changing. <br />