DATE:
September 1, 2021
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
NAMING A BRIDGE IN VALLEY CENTER IN MEMORY OF LOCAL LIBRARIAN SANDY PUCCIO (DISTRICTS: 5)
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OVERVIEW
Board Policy F-53 establishes procedures to guide the naming of County-maintained bridges after individuals that they would like to honor.
The community of Valley Center has requested that the naming of a bridge crossing Escondido Creek on Lake Wohlford Road be named to honor the memory of Sandy Puccio. Sandy was the beloved branch manager of the Valley Center Library when it opened on Cole Grade Road, and was an adored figure in the community for many years. The bridge was selected by her husband, as it was a spot that held significance for the both of them.
Today's action adopts a resolution to name Bridge #5, located on Lake Wohlford Road in the community of Valley Center in honor of Sandy Puccio.
RECOMMENDATION
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND
Adopt the resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HONORARY BRIDGE NAMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY", naming Bridge #5, crossing Escondido Creek on Lake Wohlford Road in honor of Sandy Puccio.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Board Policy F-53 allows for the naming of bridges in honor of community members throughout the unincorporated area, promoting diversity and inclusion by allowing an opportunity to honor any departed individual County-wide.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact related to this recommendation.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
On July 12, 2021, the Valley Center Community Planning Group recommended approval of the naming of the Bridge #5 on Lake Wohlford Road in memory of local librarian Sandy Puccio, by a vote of 15 ayes and 0 noes.
BACKGROUND
The community of Valley Center has requested that the naming of a bridge crossing Escondido Creek on Lake Wohlford Road be named to honor the memory of Sandy Puccio. Sandy was the beloved branch manager of the Valley Center Library when it op...
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