HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2003 0507 CC REG ITEM 09DTO: The Honorable City Council
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FROM: Kenneth C. Gilbert, Director of Public Works
DATE: April 25, 2003 (Council Meeting 5 -7 -03)
SUBJECT: Consider Possible Action to Change the Name of Certain
City Street Segments [Los Angeles Avenue east of High
St., New Los Angeles Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue east
of Collins Drive]
DISCUSSION
A. Background
At one time the City had five separate street segments with
names including the term "Los Angeles" (see Exhibit 1).
A few years ago the name for Los Angeles Place (segment D
shown on Exhibit 1) was changed to Virginia Colony Place. The
City still has four (4) street segments with the same or
similar forms of this street name.
Also a few years ago consideration was given to changing the
name of that portion of Los Angeles Avenue east of High
Street. At that time the City Council decided not to take
that action.
B. Naminq Street Names
In order to avoid causing confusion to either the general
public or to emergency response vehicles, in naming new
streets it is the policy of the City and the County Fire
Department, to not use a name used by another street within a
ten mile radius. The street segments noted on Exhibit 1 do not
conform to that policy.
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C. Transportation and Streets Committee
On April 7, 2003, the Transportation and Streets Committee
(Mayor Pro Tem Millhouse and Councilmember Harper) considered
this matter and recommended that the City Council consider
changing the name of certain street segments in order to
remedy this situation.
D. Suggested Changes
It is suggested that the names for certain of the street
segments shown on Exhibit 1, be changed as follows:
Segment Current Name Proposed Name
C Los Angeles Avenue High Street
E (old) Los Angeles Ave. (to be determined)
B New Los Angeles Avenue Los Angeles Avenue
• "C" - Los Angeles Avenue east of High Street: It is
suggested that the name for Los Angeles Avenue east of
High Street to the SR 118 freeway, be changed to High
Street. One "spin -off" benefit to this action would be
the creation of a "High Street" off -ramp from the
freeway.
• "E" - [old] Los Angeles Avenue: It is suggested that the
name for that portion of Los Angeles Avenue east of
Collins Drive be changed to a name not yet determined. If
so directed by the City Council, it would be the intent
of staff to meet with officials of the City of Simi
Valley to discuss this action and the possible re- naming
of the street east of the Moorpark city limits.
• "B" - New Los Angeles Avenue: When and if the names for
Segments C and E are changed, consideration should be
given to changing the name of New L. A. Avenue to Los
Angeles Avenue. In order to avoid creating confusion, it
is not recommended that this action be taken unless and
until the names for Segments C and E are changed.
E. Implementation
It is suggested that efforts proceed immediately to change the
name for Segment C [east of High Street] and that staff be
directed to discuss with the City of Simi Valley the proposed
name change for Segment E [east of Collins Drive].
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F. Authority
Section 34091.1 of the Government Code of the State of
California provides that the name of any street within a City
may be changed by adoption of a City Council Resolution.
G. Public Notice
A public hearing is not required in order for the City Council
to change the name of a street. However, consistent with past
practices, it is recommended that a letter be sent to all
affected property owners and public agencies, advising them of
City's intended action.
H. Fiscal Impact
The estimated costs for changing the street name signs for
Segment C is approximately $10,000. It would be necessary to
amend the budget to fund these costs.
I. Caltrans Permit
It will be necessary for staff to obtain a Caltrans
Encroachment Permit to change all affected freeway signs.
J. Summary
It is recommended that efforts proceed immediately to change
the name of Segment C [east of High Street} and that staff be
directed to meet with officials at Simi Valley to discuss a
coordinated effort to change the name for Segment E [east of
Collins Drive]. In order to avoid confusion, efforts to change
the name of Segment B [New Los Angeles Avenue] should be
deferred until it is known that the names for Segments C and E
will be changed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Direct staff to schedule a public meeting to consider changing
the names for street Segment C [Los Angeles avenue East of
High Street] , and to mail a notice of such meeting to all
affected properties, emergency response agencies and
utilities.
2. Direct staff to meet with officials of the City of Simi Valley
to discuss a coordinated effort to change the name of Segment
E as defined in this report.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1: Map - Five Street Segments
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