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Park Naming Policy: A. NAMING CRITERIA 1. That parks be given names that follow adjacent street names, where the street names have been approved in accordance with the City Council Policy for Street Naming for Newly Created Roadways/Okanagan Historical Society. 2. Where the adjacent street has already been used to name a Park or if the park is higher profile in nature, then a name will be chosen to describe the neighbourhood for neighbourhood parks or the name of a community, sector or unique geographical feature for community, recreation, linear natural area or city wide parks. 3. Where the adjacent street name or name of the neighbourhood, community, sector or unique geographical feature have already been used, the honouring of individuals by park naming may be used as long as there is a significant community contribution by the individual (e.g. prominent pioneers and settlers; Kelowna residents who have achieved Provincial or Federal prominence or acclaim in fields such as sports, education, politics, medicine, etc.; residents who have made a major contribution or sacrifice for the welfare or life of the community or Canada). 4. Existing parks that already have been named are not to be renamed after an individual living or dead unless the proponent of the name change demonstrates: • that the community supports the changes; • if the existing name of the park is after an individual, the individual for whom the park has been named supports the change if living or the next of kin if the individual is deceased; • information that the individual to be honoured has contributed in a significantly tangible way to the community. 5. The honouring of individuals by naming park features be considered if the individual significantly contributed to the community (e.g. prominent pioneers and settlers; Kelowna residents who have achieved Provincial or Federal prominence or acclaim in fields such as sports, education, politics, medicine, etc.; residents who have made a major contribution or sacrifice for the welfare or life of the community or Canada). 6. Honouring of an individual by naming a park feature after them is preferred in parks that are not named after a specific individual (e.g. Simpson Walk in Waterfront Park) and it also is preferred that park features be named using names not specific to an individual where the park is already named to honour an individual (Pioneer Pavilion in Knox Mountain Park). 7 Parks and Park Features will not ordinarily be named after social/ethnic/religious causes or groups.
Civic Community Facility Naming Policy: A. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS a) The purpose of this Civic Community Facility Naming Policy is to establish uniform, consistent policies for naming City owned facilities or re-naming existing facilities. b) Naming facilities shall be the responsibility of the City Council by Council Resolution. c) This Civic Community Facility Naming Policy applies to: i. Community Recreation Service, Health and Sports Indoor Facilities ii. Community Cultural Facilities iii. Community Outdoor Sports Facilities d) The principle categories for naming purposes for Civic Community Facilities shall be; i. Major Facilities that provide a city–wide and or district service - Major Facilities are described as: city-owned facilities that house employees, used to conduct city business, leased to not-for-profit community organizations providing public services or citywide community facilities based on size and significance to the community, such as community centres, athletic complexes, stadiums, and cultural centres. ii. Minor Facilities that provide a neighbourhood or local community service - Minor Facilities are described as: facilities that provide a neighbourhood or local community service, rooms within facilities, or support or adjacent facilities. Examples include support facilities within a stadium and support facilities for major facilities e) The City Recreation and Cultural Services Department, as the department responsible for the management of Civic Community Facilities, shall also be responsible for the administration of this Policy and for presenting a report to Council recommending a facility name in compliance with this Policy. f) The City Recreation and Cultural Services Department shall be responsible to incorporate the process for naming into the project schedule so the naming is accomplished in a timely manner, which shall typically be one year prior to the facility opening to the public. g) The City Recreation and Cultural Services Department shall recommend a process appropriate for the naming of Major Facilities to Council prior to commencing said process. h) The City shall consider public input and public acceptance when considering a Civic Community Facility name. i) Implementation of the approved name is the responsibility of the Recreation and Cultural Services Department which shall include public and media communications, signage, and involvement of community or business partners when applicable, within approved budgets j) The use of public contests or other forms of “chance” shall not be utilized in naming Civic Community facilities. k) Individuals or organizations who wish to raise funds for a Major or Minor Facility project must receive City Council approval prior to attaching naming opportunities to the fundraising campaign. l) A Civic Community Facility shall not be named after a currently seated elected or appointed official.
A. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENTS CON’T m) The facility name, in most instances, shall i. Respect civic identity, ii. Identify the nature of the activities, iii. Preserve any geographic, natural or physical features, iv. Preserve any historic or landmark connotation of particular significance to the area in which the facility is located, or for the City as a whole. Either connotation is equally valid. n) The following classifications should be considered when naming facilities; i. Places and Features (geographic location, nearby streets, schools, natural features) ii. Historic Sites iii. Descriptive Name iv. Deceased People v. Living People vi. Organizations o) The following criteria should be considered when naming facilities; i. Marketing capacity and uniqueness ii. Reflection of programs, services and experiences in the facility iii. Ability to sub-name components iv. Memorability v. Allow a name that converts to an ‘acronym’ only when it meets other criteria. p) Prior to renaming an existing Civic Community Facility, careful consideration shall be given as to whether changing a name would diminish the historical significance of the facility and/or confuse community members who are familiar with the existing name and location of a particular facility. q) Donation of land or resources shall not constitute an obligation by the City to name the land or facility or any portion thereof, after an individual, family or organization. r) Civic Community facilities will not ordinarily be named after ethnic/religious causes or groups.
B. COMMEMORATIVE NAMING Established names of facilities contribute significantly to historic continuity, community spirit, identity and pride. a) Commemorative Naming refers to the naming of a Civic Community Facility in honour of outstanding achievement, distinctive service, or significant community contribution. b) Commemorative Naming recognition will be compatible with the physical attributes of a location and identify the nature of the activity primarily performed. c) Any proposal from an individual, or organization for Commemorative Naming for a Civic Community Facility, requires a major contribution to the Facility either in deed or monetary contribution. The contribution of that person or organization must be strategically important to the creation of the facility such that the City could not or would not have proceeded without that contribution. d) Contributions for Major Facilities: consideration may be given to naming the City-owned Major Facility after an individual or organization when approximately 25% of the land or facility construction or renovation costs are donated, or when otherwise warranted by some contribution or service which is deemed to be of major and lasting significance to the acquisition of that piece of land, or planning/development/ construction or renovation of that particular facility. e) Contributions for Minor Facilities: consideration may be given to naming Minor Facilities after an individual or organization when approximately 50% or more of the land or facility construction or renovation costs are donated, or when otherwise warranted by some contribution or service which is deemed to be of major and lasting significance to the acquisition of that piece of land, or planning, development, construction or renovation of that particular facility. f) The granting of commemorative naming shall not entitle a naming entity to preferential treatment. g) Commemorative naming must not conflict with the terms and conditions of any existing lease agreement between the City and a non-profit tenant. h) A Commemorative name associated with a legal lease with a non-profit tenant shall be directly related to the term and tenure of the lease, and shall be removed at the termination of the lease. i) The approval of a Commemorative name shall not result in extraordinary costs for the City. j) The City will not pursue a Commemorative name for a Civic Community Facility fully occupied by a leaseholder, without the consent and participation of that leaseholder. k) City Council shall have the final authority to grant a Commemorative name. l) City Council shall have an unrestricted right to remove a Commemorative name or cancel a naming agreement and return any sponsorship funds on a pro-rata basis m) Commemorative Names which reflect or imply a reference to any of the following will not be eligible: i. Elected officials currently in office, ii. Commemorative Names which do not meet criteria outlined in this Policy, iii. Commemorative Names which are inconsistent with the mission, vision and values of the City of Kelowna.
Naming, Street Name/ Address Changes and Compensation: A. STREET NAMING FOR NEWLY CREATED ROADWAYS The City of Kelowna will undertake to assign street names for newly-created roadways in compliance with the following policy: 1. COMPILATION OF STREET NAMES A comprehensive list (The Pioneer Street Name List) of potential street names will be compiled by the Subdivision Approvals Branch with the aid of the Okanagan Historical Society. Names will be taken from: a) Prominent pioneers and settlers; b) Kelowna residents who have achieved Provincial or Federal prominence or acclaim in fields such as sports, education, politics, medicine, etc. c) Names indicating or reflecting a certain location within the city or proximity to a major public or private facility; d) Names reflecting the physical setting of Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley in terms of indigenous flora and fauna, local geography, etc. 2. APPLICATION OF NAMES In the application of names to roadways, the following principles will be adhered to: a) an attempt will be made to provide a common theme for roadways of a particular subdivision or sub-area of the city to allow for the association of a particular street name to a specific area within the city. b) an attempt will be made to use names of local pioneers or acclaimed residents in those sub-areas of the city where they resided or presently reside. B. STREET NAME CHANGES (EXISTING ROADWAYS/EXISTING ADDRESSED PROPERTIES) a) City of Kelowna initiated street name changes shall be circulated to the property owners affected and/or publicly advertised in order that the citizens of the city are able to voice their concerns before the appropriate bylaw is presented to Council for consideration. When choosing a new street name, first priority will be given to established naming themes followed by names of local pioneers or acclaimed residents that appear on the City’s Pioneer Street Name List. b) Resident requests for street name changes shall be circulated to the property owners affected and/or publicly advertised in order that the citizens of the city are able to voice their concerns before the appropriate bylaw is presented to Council for consideration. The implementation process for resident requested street name changes is listed at the end of this policy. c) Street name changes or new street names that are triggered by circumstances other than those described in 2a and 2b shall be forwarded to Council for naming consideration and the adoption of a street naming bylaw. *Note: For the purposes of this policy, ‘affected owners’ means those property owners that would require a street address change as a result of the street name change.
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Park Naming Petition: https://www.kelowna.ca/sites/files/1/docs/city-hall/policies/park_naming_policy_-_policy_251.pdf
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Policy Score
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