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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve a temporary moratorium on any future requests related to the naming of bridges and other County infrastructure, as well as public art on County-owned infrastructure or facilities, until staff can develop and approve a policy on these issues.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2025, the Board approved a request to paint a commemorative mural in memory of Giada Lancellotti on the Tahoe Paradise Park Bridge. At that time, the Board also directed staff to develop a comprehensive policy governing the naming of County bridges and other public infrastructure, as well as the placement of public art on County-owned facilities.
Following preliminary research, staff recommends that the Board establish a temporary moratorium on new requests for naming County infrastructure or installing public art on County property until a formal policy is developed and approved. This moratorium will not impact the previously approved mural on the Tahoe Paradise Park Bridge or requests that comply with Board Policy F-1, “ Naming and Renaming of County-Owned Buildings”, but will allow staff the necessary time to ensure future requests are evaluated under a consistent, transparent, and sound framework.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the moratorium.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
September 30, 2025 - Legistar file 25-1461 - Board directed staff to return with a Public art Policy.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
Transportation
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the item does not affect the department’s Net County Cost.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Tara Stout
Principal Management Analyst