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Matter 25-980

ST25-003 - Renaming of a Street Segment of North Almaden Boulevard to “Little Italy Way.”

Land Use & Zoning City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Sep 2025
5 Documents on file 10.4 MB · 5 extracted · 5 AI summaries
File
25-980
Type
Land Use Regular Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:58

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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the proposal to rename a 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard to "Little Italy Way." The recommendation is to adopt a resolution for this renaming, which is supported by the San José Sharks' application. The memorandum outlines the process followed, public outreach efforts, and the opposition received from some local businesses regarding the inconvenience of changing addresses. It also mentions the coordination required among various city departments for implementation and notes that the San José Sharks will cover the costs of new street signs.

Key points
  • Proposal to rename a segment of North Almaden Boulevard to 'Little Italy Way.'
  • The segment is approximately 400 feet long, between West St. John Street and West Julian Street.
  • The San José Sharks submitted the application for renaming.
  • Public outreach included posting an onsite sign and notifying property owners within a 300-foot radius.
  • Three public comments opposing the renaming were received, primarily from affected businesses.
  • City Council Policy 6-5 allows for renaming without requiring affected party initiation.
  • San José Sharks will bear the costs for new street signs.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact date of the City Council meeting where the proposal will be discussed, only mentioning September 16, 2025.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the document, such as the specific date of the council meeting and the details of the minor street renaming map.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 9/16/25 25-980 10.2 FROM: Chris Burton DATE: August 25, 2025 Date: 8/28/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 SUBJECT: ST25-003 – Renaming of a Street Segment of North Almaden Boulevard to “Little Italy Way” RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution approving the renaming of an approximately 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard extending from West St. John Street to West Julian Street to “Little Italy Way.” SUMMARY AND OUTCOME If the City Council approves the action listed above, the street segment listed above will be renamed from North Almaden Boulevard to “Little Italy Way.” Little Italy Way will extend for about 400 feet between West St. John Street to West Julian Street. BACKGROUND On July 3, 2025, the San José Sharks submitted a revised application to rename an approximately 400-foot-long segment of North Almaden Boulevard as Little Italy Way. The Attachment - Minor Street Naming Map identifies the location of the street segment to be renamed. It begins at the intersection of North Almaden Boulevard and West St. John Street and extends approximately 400 feet northerly to the intersection of...
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Memorandum from Mayor, Tordillos, Mulcahy, Candelas & Casey, 9/12/25

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The memorandum discusses the proposal to rename a segment of North Almaden Boulevard to "Little Italy Way" and to confirm the renaming of other street segments to "Sharks Way." It highlights the cultural significance of the renaming and its potential to enhance the area's identity as a vibrant destination. The memorandum outlines recent investments in the district and emphasizes the importance of these changes in preparation for upcoming major events.

Key points
  • Proposal to rename a 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard to 'Little Italy Way.'
  • Recommendation to confirm the renaming of additional street segments to 'Sharks Way.'
  • The renaming aims to enhance the cultural and culinary identity of the area.
  • Recent investments in the district include new crosswalks, pickleball courts, and lighting improvements.
  • The changes are intended to improve visitor experience and connect key city destinations.
Limitations
  • The text does not provide specific details on the timeline for the renaming process.
  • There are unresolved placeholders regarding the approval process and other details.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: 09/16/2025 FILE: 25-980 ITEM: 10.2 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Mahan Councilmember Tordillos Councilmember Mulcahy Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Casey SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: September 12, 2025 Approved: SUBJECT: Renaming of a Street Segment of North Almaden Boulevard to “Little Italy Way.” RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the renaming of an approximately 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard extending from West St. John Street to West Julian Street to “Little Italy Way.” 2) Confirm the Memorandum authored by Mayor Mahan and Councilmembers Salas, Mulcahy, Candelas, and Casey, and approve staff’s recommendation to rename Street Segments of West St. John Street, North Almaden Boulevard, and Santa Teresa Street, to “Sharks Way.” BACKGROUND: Renaming North Almaden Boulevard between West Julian Street and West St. John Street as “Little Italy Way” enhances the already distinctive “gateway arch” into the district and strengthens its role as a vibrant cultural and culinary destination. This designation celebrates the community’s success in revitalizing a historic neighborhood while establishing a clear anchor point for...
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Resolution

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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San Jose approving the renaming of a segment of North Almaden Boulevard, approximately 400 feet long, to 'Little Italy Way'. The segment extends between West St. John Street and West Julian Street. The resolution outlines the application process, public outreach efforts, and the exemption from environmental review under CEQA. The resolution is set to be adopted on September 16, 2025.

Key points
  • The resolution approves the renaming of a segment of North Almaden Boulevard to 'Little Italy Way'.
  • The segment is approximately 400 feet long and located between West St. John Street and West Julian Street.
  • The applicant is Chris Shay, representing the San José Sharks.
  • The renaming process follows City Council Policy 6-5 and involves a streamlined process due to the limited number of affected parcels.
  • Public outreach was conducted in accordance with City Council Policy 6-30.
  • The project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the repeated mention of 'DRAFT' and instructions to contact the City Clerk for the final document.
  • The resolution includes placeholders for voting results (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, DISQUALIFIED) which are not filled in.

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NVF:AXY:KMF 09/05/2025 RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING THE RENAMING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 400-FOOT-LONG SEGMENT OF NORTH ALMADEN BOULEVARD BETWEEN WEST ST. JOHN STREET AND WEST JULIAN STREET TO LITTLE ITALY WAY FILE NO. ST25-003 WHEREAS, the applicant, Chris Shay, on behalf of the San José Sharks, has submitted an application with the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement requesting to rename an existing public street, consisting of one segment of North Almaden Boulevard that is approximately 400 feet, to “Little Italy Way”; and WHEREAS, said segment of North Almaden Boulevard extends between West St. John Street and West Julian Street, as shown in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Policy 6-5 entitled “Street Naming and Renaming” (“Council Policy 6-5”), the City Council is responsible for the naming and renaming of public streets, boulevards, avenues, drives, courts, circles, and other public and private rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, pursuant to City Council Policy 6-5, the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement determined...
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Presentation - est. 5 minutes

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The document discusses the proposal to rename a segment of North Almaden Boulevard to 'Little Italy Way.' This renaming affects three parcels and follows City Council Policy 6-5 on street naming and renaming, which includes public outreach and approvals from various agencies.

Key points
  • The proposal is for renaming a 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard.
  • The affected area extends from West St. John Street to West Julian Street.
  • The renaming affects three parcels, qualifying it as a minor right-of-way.
  • Public outreach requires notices to be mailed to property owners and tenants within a 300-foot radius.
  • Approval is needed from the US Postal Service, Santa Clara County Communications, Building Division/Addressing, Fire Department, and Police Department.

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Item 10.2 Little Italy Way Street Renaming File No. ST25-003 September 16, 2025 Presenter: Christopher Burton, Director, Planning, Code and Building Enforcement 1 1 Little Italy Way Location 2 2 www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Renaming of Minor Rights of Way City Council Policy 6-5 on Street Naming and Renaming • Minor Right-of-Way: Fewer than 20 occupied parcels affected by the street renaming (3 parcels affected) • Requires the following: • Implementation of Council Policy on Public Outreach: Notices mailed to all property owners and tenants within a 300-foot radius of the street segment (41 notices) • Approval from external and internal agencies • US Postal Service • Santa Clara County Communications • Building Division/Addressing • Fire Department • Police Department 3 3 www.sanjoseca.gov/planning Staff Recommendation Adopt a resolution to rename an approximately 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard, extending from West St. John Street to West Julian Street, to “Little Italy Way.” 4 4 www.sanjoseca.gov/planning
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Letters from the Public

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The document contains public comments regarding the proposed street renaming of North Almaden Blvd to Little Italy Way, scheduled for a hearing on September 16, 2025. Multiple individuals and organizations express unanimous opposition to the renaming, citing significant financial and operational burdens, lack of proper notification, and procedural issues. The comments emphasize that the proposed change would negatively impact local businesses and community identity without providing any benefits to the affected parties.

Key points
  • Public comments are submitted regarding the proposed street renaming of North Almaden Blvd.
  • The hearing for the proposal is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
  • Opposition is expressed by property owners and tenants, citing financial and operational burdens.
  • Concerns include costs associated with changing legal documents, marketing materials, and potential confusion for customers.
  • There is a claim of lack of proper notification to affected parties regarding the proposed change.
  • The comments highlight that 100% of the affected property owners and tenants oppose the application.
  • The application does not include a petition signed by affected property owners, suggesting a lack of community support.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders for email addresses and telephone numbers.
  • Some sections of the text are truncated, leading to incomplete information.

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Gh Outlook CC 9/16 Item 10.2 File 25-980 Public Comment From Handford, Kate <kate.handford@sanjoseca.gov> Date Fri 9/5/2025 9:04 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Cc CMOAgendaServices <cmoagendaservices@sanjoseca.gov> Í 3 attachments (2 MB) Grace Hernandez_Redacted2.pdf; Ann Allbee.pdf; Wayne Johnson.pdf, Hi Agendadesk, Please see attached public comment documents for posting to Council Agenda 9/16 — Item 10.2. Note that redactions are needed also, Let me know if you have any questions, Thanks, Kate McNaughton, Kora From: P| Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:17 PM To: McNaughton, Kora Subject: Comments on ST25-003 You don't often get email from AS Learn why this is important | [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more] [External Email] Our firm is located ƑNagaă - Any name change to the street would be detrimental to our business operations. The change would entail a number of costs and issues for our firm that include regulatory filings, marketing/promotional material (both disposal of existing and replacement with new), re-filing corporate records including fictitious business name filing, federal filings etc., banking...