The Pasadena City Council held a public hearing on May 2, 2024, to discuss the proposed renaming of Dayton Street to Troop Way, in honor of the local rhythm and blues group, Troop. The proposal has garnered mixed reactions, with 19 letters opposing the name change and 8 letters supporting it. Additionally, one petition against the renaming collected 18 signatures.

During the meeting, Public Works Director Tony Olmos and Deputy Director Chris Markermeier presented the proposal, emphasizing that the street name change is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The council had previously extended the public notice area for the hearing from 300 to 1,000 feet to ensure broader community awareness, similar to the city's policy for naming public parks and recreation facilities.

The initiative to rename the street originated from a request by Keisha William Wilkins, who sought to honor Troop, a group founded in 1988 that has achieved significant success on the Billboard R&B charts. The group has deep roots in Pasadena, having performed at various local venues and events over the years.

The council's discussions also included plans to develop a formal street name change policy for future requests. A follow-up item on this topic is scheduled for presentation to the legislative policy committee on July 2.

The public hearing will continue on June 3, allowing for further community input before the council makes a final decision on the renaming of Dayton Street.