Los Gatos
- Settlement Name
- Los Gatos
- Province, Territory, or State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Has Policy?
- Yes
- Policy
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The Town of Los Gatos has adopted a council policy governing the naming of Town-owned public facilities through Resolution 1996-133. The policy establishes guidelines for honoring individuals through the naming of municipal facilities while recognizing that there are many more deserving individuals than there are available facilities.
The policy applies to all Town-owned facilities except streets, which are governed by separate procedures. Its purpose is to preserve and recognize the history of the community, including significant events and outstanding citizens, while ensuring that naming decisions remain selective and meaningful.
Under the policy, the Town Council generally avoids naming facilities after individuals unless specific criteria are met. Naming a facility after a person may be considered when there is a strong historical connection between the individual and the facility itself. This ensures that the recognition reflects a meaningful relationship between the honoree and the location.
The policy also allows facilities located within Town parks to be named after individuals when appropriate. Requests to name a facility must demonstrate a clear connection between the individual being honored and the facility or community contribution associated with the site.
When requests are submitted by individuals or community groups, nominators must provide documentation explaining the relationship between the proposed honoree and the facility to be named. The Town Council ultimately retains authority over naming decisions and ensures that such recognitions appropriately reflect the history and values of the Los Gatos community. - Policy Score
- 50