Brief

Councilmembers Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Curren D. Price Jr. moved to establish permanent ceremonial signage designating Sam Watson Way at 80th Street and Main Street. The motion was referred to Public Works Committee on April 24, which waived consideration on May 7. Council adopted the measure on May 12 with a 14-0-1 vote, subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51.

Full summary

This motion, introduced by Councilmembers Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Curren D. Price Jr. with a second from Hugo Soto-Martínez, directs the installation of permanent ceremonial street signage naming Sam Watson Way at the intersection of 80th Street and Main Street. The specific reason for the designation or details about Sam Watson are not elaborated in the file record, but ceremonial naming typically honors a community figure, local leader, or commemorates a significant historical or cultural contribution to the area. The motion followed an expedited procedural path. It was referred to the Public Works Committee on April 24, 2026, the same day it was introduced. On May 7, the committee waived consideration, allowing the matter to move directly to the full Council without committee markup or discussion. This waiver is typically used when a matter is non-controversial or when the introducing body believes committee review is unnecessary. On May 12, 2026, the full City Council voted 14-0-1 to adopt the motion as amended. The vote count indicates strong support, with one abstention and one absence. The Council adopted the item subject to reconsideration under Council Rule 51, a procedural mechanism that allows reconsideration of adopted measures under certain circumstances. The file remains open and does not expire until May 12, 2028.

Activity (4)

• 2026-05-12 Council adopted item as amended, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-05-08 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 12, 2026.
• 2026-05-07 Public Works Committee waived consideration of item .
• 2026-04-24 Motion referred to Public Works Committee.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-12 Amending Motion 15A (Hernandez for Price - Lee) · other
• 2026-05-12 Speaker Card(s) · speaker_card
• 2026-04-24 Motion · motion