City Facility Naming Policy
Summary
A draft policy would set naming criteria, vetting, fees, and a four-fifths council vote for major facility names, with this commission reviewing neighborhood facility applications within 30 days. Commissioners flagged missing appeal processes, vague restriction language, and unclear treatment of pending referrals like the DeWizak park naming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants would pay an up-front, non-refundable application fee plus signage and staff costs after approval, under the city's master fee schedule.
The public gains a clear, de-politicized process for naming and renaming city facilities.
Applicants denied naming have no appeal under the current draft, despite paying fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Amenities Commission — October 14, 2026
A draft policy would set naming criteria, vetting, fees, and a four-fifths council vote for major facility names, with this commission reviewing neighborhood facility applications within 30 days. Commissioners flagged missing appeal processes, vague restriction language, and unclear treatment of pending referrals like the DeWizak park naming.
City Council — September 8, 2026
A new draft policy sets rules for naming city buildings, parks and amenities, including corporate naming rights. Council revised it and sent it to the Public Amenities Commission; a naming deal could help fund the Seaside Lagoon's $20 million phase two.
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