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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into record, conclude the public hearing, and adopt resolution naming 'Lois Lane', the presently-unnamed alley paralleling Livingston Drive between
2nd Street and Division Street. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
This item deals with the proposal to name an unnamed Belmont Shore alley 'Lois Lane.' The request was initiated by the Third District Council Office. The need for the naming was brought to the attention of the Council Office by a local resident, who felt naming the alley would eliminate confusion when making calls for service to report illegally parked vehicles, an issue that has been prevalent in the alley for a number of years. The name 'Lois Lane,' proposed by the aforementioned Belmont Shore resident, was selected from a list of approximately 40 other potential names by area residents. All properties abutting the alley have addresses along Bennett, Ximeno, Prospect, and Quincy Avenues, and Division Street. These addresses would not be affected by the alley naming.
At the City Planning Commission meeting of September 20, 2007, the Commission conducted a noticed public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council for naming approval. A motion to recommend approval passed 5-0 (Attachments 1 and 2).
Chapter 20.36.110 of the Long Beach Municipal Code regulates street and alley names. The naming of an alley may occur if good cause is shown that the naming would be beneficial to the neighborhood. Street and alley name changes may be initiated by anyone who believes that it is necessary by filing the appropriate fee with the Director of Planning and Building. The Director of Planning and Building shall then submit the proposed change with a sketch map prepared by engineering to the Planning Commission and City Council for review.
The procedures call for all abutting property owners and residents who will be affected by the proposed change to be notified by mail of the scheduled public hearings. After receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation, the Council may act to name said alley by resolution and direct the Director of Public Works to change such maps and street signs as necessary.
In accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Categorical Exemption (07-012) was issued on September 10, 2007, under a Class 1 exemption (CEQA Guideline Section 15301).
This Council letter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais on October 23,2007, and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on October 25, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Long Beach Municipal Code requires the decision of the Planning Commission be transmitted to the City Council at its earliest convenience.
A 14-day public notice of the hearing is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to design, fabricate, and install the signage is approximately $2,000.00, as determined by the Department of Public Works. Funds have been appropriated by that department.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH ESTABLISHING A STREET NAME (LOIS LANE) FOR AN UNNAMED ALLEY
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzanne M. Frick
Director of Planning and Building
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Patrick West |
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