2007/10/31 Council Agenda Packet

3 RESOLUTION NO. A Resolution Naming the Main Reading Room Of the Downtown Everett Public Library the "Mark A. Nesse Reading Room" WHEREAS, the City of Everett adopted Resolution No. 5865 adopting an official City "Policy on Place Names and Name Changes"which authorizes City Council to designate the names of city buildings, streets, public places, facilities and natural features by resolution; and WHEREAS, said policy specifies that the Mayor, a City Council member or any citizen or interested group may request the naming of a public building or facility, and the Historical Commission shall consider such request at a regularly scheduled and advertised meeting and formally adopt a recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS,Mayor Ray Stephanson received a request from the Everett Public Library Board of Trustees to name the Everett Public Library Main Reading Room the"Mark A. Nesse Reading Room;" and WHEREAS,the Everett Historical Commission reviewed the request and at a public hearing determined that Mark A. Nesse meets the following criterion and has performed outstanding service in all the following categories: Buildings or facilities may be named for an individual if that individual has enhanced the quality of life within the city. 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. C. Actively promoted and directed community events and activities which have clearly added to the enrichment of the quality and quantity of cultural life within the community. D. Actively promoted and implemented effective youth programs and activities within the community for the City's young people. 6