SCR 25: Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway.
- Session Year: 2023-2024
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2023-08-31
Current Status:
Passed
(2023-09-01: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 150, Statutes of 2023.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill names the portion of State Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in Lake Elsinore (Riverside County) the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway to honor a Riverside County deputy killed on duty. It asks the Department of Transportation to estimate the cost of signs and to install them if private donations pay for them.
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This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 15 in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 15 in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 15 in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
This measure would designate a portion of State Highway Route 15 in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway. The measure would request the Department of Transportation to determine the cost of appropriate signs showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources covering that cost, to erect those signs.
WHEREAS, Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992, to Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun, in the City of Pomona; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was the oldest brother of three children; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was homeschooled through high school and attended the California State University, San Marcos, where he received his bachelors degree in criminology and justice studies; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Vanessa Nichele Quinn, on March 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Darnell and Vanessa had two beautiful children and one on the way before his passing: Russell Jay, Troy Ezekiel, and a baby boy to be named Malcolm; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked in his early years at his family-owned restaurant in the City of Murietta before becoming a San Diego Police Officer in 2019; and
WHEREAS, In February of 2022, Darnell continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked patrol out of the Lake Elsinore Station; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was tragically murdered on duty upon arriving at a call for service on January 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was loved by his coworkers, by the communities he served throughout his law enforcement career, and by his beloved fellow church members at the Covenant Grace Church in the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his immediate family, Darnell is survived by his parents and extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992, to Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun, in the City of Pomona; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was the oldest brother of three children; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was homeschooled through high school and attended the California State University, San Marcos, where he received his bachelors degree in criminology and justice studies; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Vanessa Nichele Quinn, on March 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Darnell and Vanessa had two beautiful children and one on the way before his passing: Russell Jay, Troy Ezekiel, and a baby boy to be named Malcolm; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked in his early years at his family-owned restaurant in the City of Murietta before becoming a San Diego Police Officer in 2019; and
WHEREAS, In February of 2022, Darnell continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked patrol out of the Lake Elsinore Station; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was tragically murdered on duty upon arriving at a call for service on January 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was loved by his coworkers, by the communities he served throughout his law enforcement career, and by his beloved fellow church members at the Covenant Grace Church in the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his immediate family, Darnell is survived by his parents and extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992, to Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun, in the City of Pomona; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was the oldest brother of three children; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was homeschooled through high school and attended the California State University, San Marcos, where he received his bachelors degree in criminology and justice studies; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Vanessa Nichele Quinn, on March 26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Darnell and Vanessa had two beautiful children and one on the way before his passing: Russel Russell Jay, Troy Ezekiel, and a baby boy to be named Malcolm; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked in his early years at his family-owned restaurant in the City of Murietta before becoming a San Diego Police Officer in 2019; and
WHEREAS, In February of 2022, Darnell continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked patrol out of the Lake Elsinore Station; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was tragically murdered on duty upon arriving at a call for service on January 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was loved by his coworkers, by the communities he served throughout his law enforcement career, and by his beloved fellow church members at the Covenant Grace Church in the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his immediate family, Darnell is survived by his parents and extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992, to Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun, in the City of Pomona; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was the oldest brother of three children; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was homeschooled through high school and attended the California State University, San Marcos, where he received his bachelors degree in criminology and justice studies, and
WHEREAS, Darnell was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Vanessa Nichele Quinn, on March 26, 2017, and
WHEREAS, Darnell and Vanessa had two beautiful children and one on the way before his passing: Russel Jay, Troy Ezekiel, and a baby boy to be named Malcolm; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked in his early years at his family-owned restaurant in the City of Murietta before becoming a San Diego Police Officer in 2019, and
WHEREAS, In February of 2022, Darnell continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriffs Department; and
WHEREAS, Darnell worked patrol out of the Lake Elsinore Station; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was tragically murdered on duty upon arriving at a call for service on January 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Darnell was loved by his coworkers, by the communities he served throughout his law enforcement career, and by his beloved fellow church members at the Covenant Grace Church in the City of Menifee; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his immediate family, Darnell is survived by his parents and extended family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway; and be it further
Resolved, That the Department of Transportation is requested to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover the cost, to erect those signs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the Director of Transportation and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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Date
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Status
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| Sep 1, 2023 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 150, Statutes of 2023. |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 2 p.m. |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2182.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug 15, 2023 | In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2685.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Jul 6, 2023 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (July 5). |
| May 4, 2023 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| May 4, 2023 | Referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| May 1, 2023 | In Assembly. Held at Desk. |
| May 1, 2023 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 962.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar. |
| Apr 24, 2023 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar. |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Set for hearing April 24. |
| Apr 12, 2023 | From committee: Be adopted and re-refer to Com. on APPR with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0. Page 690.) (April 11). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Set for hearing April 11. |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
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Location
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Votes
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| Aug 24, 2023 | Special Consent SCR25 Seyarto et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 14, 2023 | SCR 25 Seyarto Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Jul 5, 2023 | Be adopted. To Consent Calendar. | Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| May 1, 2023 | Consent Calendar SCR25 Seyarto et al. | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 11, 2023 | Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| California State Sheriffs' Association | ** Support | |
| City of Elk Grove | ** Support | |
| City of Lake Elsinore | ** Support | |
| City Of Wildomar | ** Support | |
| Los Angeles County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support | |
| Riverside County Sheriff's Office | ** Support | |
| Riverside Sheriffs' Association | ** Support | |
| San Bernardino County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support | |
| San Diego County Sheriff'S Department | ** Support |
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 25 |
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill No: SCR 25
Author: Seyarto (R), et al.
Amended: 5/4/23
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 16-0, 4/11/23
AYES: Gonzalez, Niello, Allen, Archuleta, Becker, Blakespear, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Limón, McGuire, Newman, Nguyen, Seyarto, Umberg, Wahab
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
SENATE FLOOR: 37-0, 5/1/23 (Consent)
AYES: Allen, Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Ashby, Atkins, Becker, Bradford, Caballero, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Durazo, Eggman, Gonzalez, Grove, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Limón, McGuire, Menjivar, Min, Newman, Nguyen, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Portantino, Roth, Rubio, Seyarto, Skinner, Smallwood-Cuevas, Stern, Umberg, Wahab, Wiener
NO VOTE RECORDED: Blakespear, Glazer, Wilk
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 8/14/23 (Consent) - See last page for vote
SUBJECT: Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
Assembly Amendments
correct a spelling error.
ANALYSIS: Existing law assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
This resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun.
- Designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
- Requests Caltrans to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.
Background
Deputy Calhoun. Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992 in Pomona and was the oldest brother of three. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminology and justice studies from the California State University, San Marcos. After college, Calhoun married his wife Vanessa and they had two children and one on the way prior to his passing. Calhoun worked in his early years at his family’s restaurant and in 2019, he joined the San Diego Police Department. In February of 2022, Calhoun continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sherriff with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, where he patrolled out of the Lake Elsinore Station. On January 13, 2023, Deputy Calhoun was tragically killed when responding to a domestic violence call. Deputy Calhoun is survived by his immediate family and his parents, Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun.
Comments
- Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “Deputy Sheriff Darnell was an important part of his community and a role model in law enforcement. His dedication to family and community stood him apart from his peers. A son, father, husband, and brother, Deputy Sheriff Darnell lived with great respect and admiration in the community through his work in his church and through his family’s restaurant.”
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/14/23)
California State Sheriffs' Association
City of Elk Grove
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/14/23)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: Writing in support of the resolution, the City of Lake Elsinore states “The portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street runs directly through the City of Lake Elsinore and will serve as memorial to a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The City of Lake Elsinore is forever grateful and will remember Deputy Calhoun for his dedication to defend and protect our community.”
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 8/14/23
AYES: Addis, Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Chen, Connolly, Megan Dahle, Davies, Dixon, Flora, Mike Fong, Vince Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Gallagher, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Hoover, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Lackey, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, Mathis, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ta, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas
NO VOTE RECORDED: Essayli, Garcia, Kalra, McCarty, Stephanie Nguyen, Blanca Rubio
Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121
8/16/23 10:11:48
Date of Hearing: 07-05-2023
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Laura Friedman, Chair
SBPCA Bill Id:SCR 25
Author:(Seyarto) – As Amended Ver:May 4, 2023
SENATE VOTE: 37-0
SUBJECT: Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway
SUMMARY: Designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
EXISTING LAW: Assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways. This includes the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown, but the measure requests that Caltrans determine the cost of appropriate signage consistent with requirements for the state highway system, and only erect the appropriate signage upon receiving donations from non-state sources covering the cost.
COMMENTS: Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992, to Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun, in the City of Pomona. Darnell was the oldest brother of three children. He was homeschooled through high school and attended the California State University, San Marcos, where he received his bachelor’s degree in criminology and justice studies.
Darnell was joined in holy matrimony to his wife, Vanessa Nichele Quinn, on March 26, 2017. Darnell and Vanessa had two beautiful children and one on the way, before his passing. Russell Jay, Troy Ezekiel, and a baby boy to be named Malcolm.
Darnell worked in his early years at his family-owned restaurant in the City of Murietta before becoming a San Diego Police Officer in 2019. In February of 2022, Darnell continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Darnell worked patrol out of the Lake Elsinore Station and was tragically murdered on duty upon arriving at a call for service on January 13, 2023.
Darnell was loved by his coworkers, by the communities throughout his law enforcement career, and by his beloved fellow church members at the Covenant Grace Church in the City of Menifee. Aside from his immediate family, Darnell is survived by his parents and extended family members.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California State Sheriffs' Association
City of Elk Grove
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Aimee Anspach / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093
SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | SCR 25 |
CONSENT
Bill No: SCR 25
Author: Seyarto (R), et al.
Introduced: 2/13/23
Vote: 21
SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: 16-0, 4/11/23
AYES: Gonzalez, Niello, Allen, Archuleta, Becker, Blakespear, Cortese, Dahle, Dodd, Limón, McGuire, Newman, Nguyen, Seyarto, Umberg, Wahab
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8
SUBJECT: Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun Memorial Highway
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST:
This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
ANALYSIS: Existing law assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
This resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun.
- Designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
- Requests Caltrans to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.
Background
Deputy Calhoun. Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992 in Pomona and was the oldest brother of three. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminology and justice studies from the California State University, San Marcos. After college, Calhoun married his wife Vanessa and they had two children and one on the way prior to his passing. Calhoun worked in his early years at his family’s restaurant and in 2019, he joined the San Diego Police Department. In February of 2022, Calhoun continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sherriff with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, where he patrolled out of the Lake Elsinore Station. On January 13, 2023, Deputy Calhoun was tragically killed when responding to a domestic violence call. Deputy Calhoun is survived by his immediate family and his parents, Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun.
The Senate Transportation Committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the Committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:
- The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.
Comments
- Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “Deputy Sheriff Darnell was an important part of his community and a role model in law enforcement. His dedication to family and community stood him apart from his peers. A son, father, husband, and brother, Deputy Sheriff Darnell lived with great respect and admiration in the community through his work in his church and through his family’s restaurant.”
- Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with committee policy.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 4/24/23)
California State Sheriffs' Association
City of Elk Grove
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/24/23)
None received
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: Writing in support of the resolution, the City of Lake Elsinore states “The portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street runs directly through the City of Lake Elsinore and will serve as memorial to a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The City of Lake Elsinore is forever grateful and will remember Deputy Calhoun for his dedication to defend and protect our community.”
Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 651-4121
4/26/23 15:09:03
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Senator Lena Gonzalez, Chair
2023 - 2024 Regular
Bill No: Hearing Date: 4/11/2023
Author: | Seyarto | ||
Version: | 2/13/2023 | ||
Urgency: | No | Fiscal: | Yes |
Consultant: | Melissa White | ||
SUBJECT:
DIGEST: This resolution designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
ANALYSIS:
Existing law:
- Assigns the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) the responsibility of operating and maintaining state highways, including the installation and maintenance of highway signs.
Committee Policy:
The committee has adopted a policy regarding the naming of state highways or structures. Under the policy, the committee will consider only those resolutions that meet all of the following criteria:
- The person being honored must have provided extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution to the public good and have a connection to the community where the highway or structure is located.
- The person being honored must be deceased.
- The naming must be done without cost to the state. Costs for signs and plaques must be paid by local or private sources.
- The author or co-author of the resolution must represent the district in which the facility is located, and the resolution must identify the specific highway segment or structure being named.
- The segment of highway being named must not exceed five miles in length.
- The proposed designation must reflect a community consensus and be without local opposition.
- The proposed designation may not supersede an existing designation unless the sponsor can document that a good faith effort has uncovered no opposition to rescinding the prior designation.
This resolution:
- Recounts the life and career of Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun.
- Designates the portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street in the City of Lake Elsinore and the County of Riverside as the “Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun” Memorial Highway.
- Requests Caltrans to determine the cost of appropriate signs consistent with the signing requirements for the state highway system showing this special designation and, upon receiving donations from nonstate sources sufficient to cover that cost, to erect those signs.
COMMENTS:
- Purpose of the resolution. According to the author, “Deputy Sheriff Darnell was an important part of his community and a role model in law enforcement. His dedication to family and community stood him apart from his peers. A son, father, husband, and brother, Deputy Sheriff Darnell lived with great respect and admiration in the community through his work in his church and through his family’s restaurant.”
- Background. Deputy Darnell Andrew Calhoun was born on June 24, 1992 in Pomona and was the oldest brother of three. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminology and justice studies from the California State University, San Marcos. After college, Calhoun married his wife Vanessa and they had two children and one on the way prior to his passing. Calhoun worked in his early years at his family’s restaurant and in 2019, he joined the San Diego Police Department. In February of 2022, Calhoun continued his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sherriff with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, where he patrolled out of the Lake Elsinore Station. On January 13, 2023, Deputy Calhoun was tragically killed when responding to a domestic violence call. Deputy Calhoun is survived by his immediate family and his parents, Lonnie Darnell and Renee Calhoun.
Writing in support of the resolution, the City of Lake Elsinore states “The portion of State Highway Route 15 from Central Avenue to N. Main Street runs directly through the City of Lake Elsinore and will serve as memorial to a dedicated public servant who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The City of Lake Elsinore is forever grateful and will remember Deputy Calhoun for his dedication to defend and protect our community.”
- Consistent with committee policy. This resolution is consistent with committee policy.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No
POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,
April 5, 2023.)
SUPPORT:
California State Sheriffs' Association
City of Elk Grove
City of Lake Elsinore
City of Wildomar
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Riverside County Sheriff's Office
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
OPPOSITION:
None received
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Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):