Redondo Beach facility-naming policy not a simple thing
by Garth Meyer The Redondo Beach city council approved a draft of a city facilities naming policy at its Sept. 8 council meeting. The plan covers major projects, neighborhood structures and park installations. It states that these can be named for geographic or historical significance, individuals, and/or donors with “meaningful contributions.” Nominations from the public would have to be sponsored by a city councilmember. Major facilities are eligible to be named after corporations, based on reputation. Agreements would be subject to revocation. Naming of facilities require a 4/5 city council vote, after the city manager’s office and staff evaluates a proposed moniker. The draft city policy specifies that no property may be named after anyone living. Councilman Brad Waller asked that exceptions be allowed, citing the example of Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School, which was named after her before she passed away in 2022. Councilman Chadwick Castle asked that Seaside Lagoon be protected from any name change. “It’s cultural significance, it’s history, just like the Historic Library, everyone knows it as such,” Castle said. Councilmember Paige Kaluderovic asked about a…
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