DEPARTMENT: Development Services Department
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Michael Shannon, Director
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 5
SUBJECT:
A briefing and possible action on Council Consideration Request regarding a Memorial Designation of one block of Brady Boulevard to Victoria Robles Way.
SUMMARY:
On August 29 2017, District 5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales sponsored a Council Consideration Request (Exhibit "A") to create a Memorial designation along one block of Brady Boulevard to Victoria Robles Way. The request was initiated to commemorate the life of Victoria Robles, who passed away on September 6, 2016, along with two young children, in a traffic accident. Victoria is the eldest daughter of Annette and Jimmie Robles, founder of Last Chance Ministries. Last Chance Ministries is located on Brady Boulevard. The designation of a memorial way in front of Last Chance Ministries will serve to honor the legacy of Victoria's lifelong commitment to those in need.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A Council Consideration Request was initiated by Council District 5 on behalf of Victoria Robles, daughter of Annette and Jimmie Robles, founder of Last Chance Ministries.
The next steps for the memorial designation will include:
* Scheduling a community meeting
* Staff's technical review in accordance with Chapter 6, Sec. 675 of the City Code with all City Departments and outside Agencies,
* Public Hearings will include - Planning Commission, Comprehensive Planning Committee, and City Council for final decision.
ISSUE:
This request will require two standalone memorial designation signs with only five property owners and one neighborhood association to notify.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council's decision to deny this request will result in no memorial designation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated costs for the project are $1,411.00, which includes the application fee ($1,000.00), notification costs to property owners and neighborhood association ($27.00) and two signs ($384.00).
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