Guelph Commemorative Naming Policy:
The Commemorative Naming Policy applies to the commemorative naming or renaming of the following municipal assets: Parkland, Other Open Spaces, Trails, Structures and Public Buildings (Definitions of these assets can be found within the Naming Policy as outlined in Appendix 4). The Commemorative Naming Policy is intended to honour a geographic, historic, or civic significance, or an individual or groups outstanding achievement, distinctive service, or significant community contribution. The Commemorative Naming Policy is not intended to address individual naming dedications such as park benches or tree program memorials, Naming Rights, City-owned facilities leased to commercial tenants, City Core Services such as the City Hall, Fire halls, Police Stations, or Streets and Public Libraries.
The Commemorative Naming Policy includes a set of Procedures that help to select and approve a proposed name through a step by step process that occurs over the course of five months, beginning in the fourth quarter of a year.
A Commentorative Naming Policy Committee (Naming Committee) comprised of a Heritage Guelph Member, Culture Advisory Group Member, two Council Appointed Citizens, the Manager of Development and Parks Planning(or Designate) and the Director of Community Services (or Designate), oversee the Procedures from start to finish. A Corporate Communications staff member will be available to assist and support any requests made by the Naming Committee. The criteria for the selection of Council Appointed Citizens should include an expertise, or a strong interest in, the historic, geographic and cultural significance of Guelph.
SUGGESTED CRITERIA FOR NAMING OF PUBLIC SPACES
Public Spaces:parks
trails or portions of trail systems bridges
rail lines or portions of rail lines streets squares
downtown open space green spaces buildings or structures
public areas within buildings (ie. Lobbies) gardens
river system features (ic. Lookouts) other spaces deemed appropriate
Significant Contributors:pioneers/early settlers veterans
fallen police officers or firefighters industrialists, inventors and innovators exemplary political service pablic and community service
athletes or leaders in sports and recreation at, music, literature or culture heritage - architects, builders, trades historical figures philaathropists
others as deemed appropriate who have brought national or international recognition to the City of Guelph
Policy to Include:open nomination process
evaluation criteria (ie. Geographical association, level of significances, etc.) objective assessment tool/scoring matrix
consultation and research process for nominations with appropriate stakeholders fie. Guelph Historical Society, GRCA, sports associations, Manager of Culture &
Tourism, residents, etc.)
procedure for recognition (ie. Plaque, sign, etc.)
Municipal property and building commemorative naming policy: POLICY STATEMENT
To ensure a clear, efficient and timely naming or renaming process;
• To ensure the application of key criteria to determine the accuracy of a name;
• To ensure the application of a transparent consultation process and community participation;
• To ensure the compilation of a comprehensive Names Reserve List of parks and facilities;
•To ensure proper approval process and the importance of the role played by legislative bodies i.e. Committee and Council approval.PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance regarding Commemorative Naming or Renaming of City assets. The goal is to provide comprehensive and open public consultation with a consistant evaluation framework and approval process when considering municipal property and building commemorative naming proposals.
SCOPE
This Policy applies to the commemorative naming and/or renaming of the following municipal assets: Parkland*; Other Spaces*; Trails*; Structures*; and Public Buildings* (*see definitions). The Commemorative Naming Policy is intended to honour geographic, historic, or civic significance, or an individual's or group's outstanding achievement, distinctive service, or significant community contribution.
This Policy is not intended to address:
A) Individual naming dedications such as park bench or tree program memorials (subject to a future policy).
B) Naming Rights* for Municipal Properties and Buildings (subject to future policy).
C) City-owned facilities leased to commercial tenants.
D) City Core Services (City Hall, fire halls, police stations).E) Streets and Public Libraries (subject to separate existing policies).
Street Naming Policy: PROPOSED STREET NAMING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF GUELPH 1. Prior to registration of any subdivision or any street name change, all streets are to be named to the satisfaction of the City of Guelph. 2. The City of Guelph shall name a minimum of at least seventy five percent (75%, Council Resolution- July 25, 2000) of all future City streets after: a) Guelph residents who gave their lives in defence of Canada, including World War I, World War II and the Korean Conflict; b) those persons who died while in the service of this City (e.g. municipal, fire, police); and c) those persons who made significant contributions to the history of the City of Guelph and Puslinch and Guelph-Eramosa Townships. Requests involving persons who made significant contributions to the history of the City of Guelph and Puslinch and Guelph-Eramosa Townships will be reviewed with respect to their historical background by Planning staff. Planning staff will then circulate these names to the appropriate City Departments for approval. Once approved, these names, together with the preapproved Veteran names will be added to the Potential Street Names List for selection. 3. Initials shall not be included with the surname when naming new streets. 4. The remaining twenty five percent (25%) of names shall be comprised of recommendations from the public which do not meet the criteria listed in number 2 above or by development applicants. 5. All names are circulated to the Fire, Police, Works (Engineering Services) and Planning Departments for review, comment and approval. 6. Approved names shall be added lo the Potential Street Names List for selection by development applicants and the City. Selected names shall be added to the Street Names Approved and Assigned List. Those names not approved shall be added to the Street Names Not Approved List. 7. City staff will notify the development applicant or person making the request of the approval and location of the proposed development where the new street name will be used or of the reasons for the refusal of a proposed name. 8. Street names selected honouring those individuals meeting the criteria listed in 2a) and b) shall be identified by a poppy or by the City of Guelph crest. Honourary street name signs shall follow existing lettering size standard, with blue letters on white background, and with a poppy symbol or the City of Guelph crest appearing next to and in advance of the name. 9. Proposed street name changes shall be approved by the Planning, Works and Environment Committee and City Council. Upon obtaining approval, street name changes shall be advertised in a local newspaper at least once a week for four consecutive weeks as required by the Municipal Act. The By-law will then be considered at the Council's next regular meeting after the fourth day of advertisement. 10. Public notification of new street names honouring the war veterans will be made in a local newspaper on November 11 of each year.
