Title:
Title
Naming of West Drain Canal and Creekside Canal Trails
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FileID
File ID: 2019-00103
Location
Location: District 1
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution approving the naming of the trails along the West Drain Canal and Creekside Canal to “Fisherman’s Lake Parkway” and “Redbud Trail,” respectively.
Contact: Andrew Hart, Program Analyst, (916) 808-6725; Ryan Moore, City Traffic Engineer, (916) 808-6629, Department of Public Works
Body
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Exhibit A - Trail Maps
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff seeks City Council approval to name two trails in North Natomas along the West Drain Canal and Creekside Canal to “Fisherman’s Lake Parkway” and “Redbud Trail,” respectively. Currently these trails are known by the community by different names because there is no official name. The naming effort began as a community effort through North Natomas Jibe (formerly North Natomas Transportation Management Association). The naming of the trail would provide a new and consistent name for the entire length of each trail.
Policy Considerations: The recommendation is consistent with City Council Resolution No. 2008-0112, which established the Policy for Naming City Facilities, including bike trails.
• Facilities which may be named include parkways (trails)
• Public facilities may be named for distinct geographic, environmental or developmental feature.
The proposed trail names reference the natural attributes in the area, specifically the fowl who feed on fish in the nearby bodies of water and the distinctively vibrant small trees.
Economic Impacts: Not Applicable.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The requested action is not a project under CEQA.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: On August 23, 2018, the Active Transportation Commission received a presentation from North Natomas Jibe staff about the naming efforts. Through a motion, the commission recommended approval of the trail naming to the City Council.
Rationale for Recommendation: Naming the trails in reference to the area’s habitat or environmental features is consistent with the City’s naming policy. The policy allows for facilities to be named for distinct geographic, environmental or developmental features.
Financial Considerations: Not Applicable.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not Applicable.
Background: The trail proposed to be named Fisherman’s Lake Trail is a north-south multiuse trail along the northwest border of the city limits, from Del Paso Road to north of Interstate 80 at Peregrine Park. This trail is in two segments of about 1.6 miles and 1 mile, with a gap separating them. The City has applied for an Active Transportation Program grant to close this gap. The trail is shown in Exhibit A Figure 1 of the resolution.
The trail proposed to be named Redbud Trail is a north-south multiuse trail along a drainage canal from East Commerce Way to North Park Drive, providing trails on either side of the canal for approximately 1 mile connecting homes to schools and parks. The trail is show in Exhibit A Figure 2 of the resolution.
The concept of naming the trail was initiated by North Natomas Jibe. North Natomas Jibe hosted a trail naming campaign and survey that was distributed to:
• Council Member Ashby’s website and Facebook page
• Jibe Express riders and board members
• Jibe’s social media networks, e-newsletter, and website
• North Natomas’ Nextdoor website
• The Lodge and The Club contacts
• North Natomas Chamber Mixer
• Natomas Bike Shop
The following trail name options were presented for Trail #1 (Figure 1):
• Peregrine Parkway
• Swainson’s Hawk Trail
• Fisherman’s Lake Parkway
Fisherman’s Lake Parkway received 105 votes out of 269, 39% of the total votes.
The following trail name options were presented for Trail #2 (Figure 2):
• Burrowing Owl Path
• Redbud Trail
• Cackling Goose Trail
Redbud Trail received 149 votes out of 272, 55% of the total votes.
On August 23, 2018, the Active Transportation Commission received a presentation from North Natomas Jibe staff about the naming efforts. Through a motion, the Commission recommended approval of the trail naming to the City Council.