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7. Following a public hearing at a regular meeting and the 30 day comment period, the Historical Commission shall forward all naming or renaming actions to the City Council with a recommendation for approval or denial. The Historical Commission will also forward any historical and/or supportive information to the City Council appropriate to justify the recommendation. 8. The City Council, upon receipt of a recommendation from the Historical Commission may hold a public hearing prior to any final action. 9. The City Council shall approve or disapprove any naming or renaming action by resolution. 10. The Mayor, upon approval of the naming or renaming action by the City Council, shall implement names or name changes of public buildings, streets, places, facilities, and / or natural features. The Mayor shall notify those who have submitted the suggestion as well as the Everett Parks Department and other appropriate offices and agencies. Upon City Council denial of a name or name change, the Mayor shall notify those who sponsored the name change. 11. The Mayor will notify the Historical Commission of any approval or denial action taken. Criteria Recognizing that the naming or renaming of a public building, street, place, facility or natural feature should be approached cautiously with forethought and deliberation, the following criteria is established. 1. To avoid duplication, confusing similarity or inappropriateness, the Commission, in considering names suggestions, shall review existing building and facility names. 2. Consideration in naming buildings and facilities shall be given to geographical location, historical or cultural significance, and natural or geological features. 3. Buildings or facilities may be named for an individual if that individual has enhanced the quality of life within the city. Such buildings or facilities may be named for a deceased person provided two or more years have elapsed between the consideration for naming and the time of death. Outstanding service shall be performed in one or more of the following categories: A. Involvement in a leadership role in civic organizations which are devoted to community improvement. B. Assistance to the underprivileged, economically disadvantaged, physically and/or mentally handicapped.