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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager April 3, 2017 SUBJECT Dedication Plaque at Courthouse Square RECOMMENDATION Approve, by motion, a Dedication Plaque to be placed at Courthouse Square. Determine that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) BACKGROUND On August 8, 2016, the City Council unanimously approved the “Naming of City-Owned Land and Facilities Policy, Monument Policy, and Donation, Sponsorship and City- Related Foundations Grant Policy. Specifically, the “Monument Policy” establishes criteria and guidelines for the consideration and installation of monuments deemed by the City to be appropriate to serve as the site for a monument. In doing so, the City recognizes that monuments can convey a powerful connection between Redwood City and its history, and in some instances, its future. It is therefore important that the placement of monuments be limited to circumstances of the highest community-wide importance, both to maintain the significance of such monuments and to minimize conflicts with the active and variable use of public spaces. Dedication or memorial plaques, markers, statues or other similar permanent installations may be accepted at the appropriate location approved by City Council. Additionally, dedication plaques on large City public works projects typically have been installed upon completion of construction. However, there was no such dedication plaque created when the Courthouse Square was completed. ANALYSIS Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy Redwood City’s Courthouse Square each year. Considered to be “Redwood City’s Living Room,” Courthouse Square is a place to sit and relax; to listen to music during the summer concerts; to assemble and to hold events. It is a special destination for those who live, work and visit Downtown Redwood City. 6.1.A. - Page 1