Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 5131

Before ordering any work done which is authorized by this division, the legislative body shall pass a resolution of intention to do so, referring to the street by its lawful or official name, or the name by which it is commonly known. If the work is not to be done upon a public street or public way, then by briefly describing the property or right of way on which it is to be constructed, and briefly describing the work.