Resolution No. 2023-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-xx
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET
NAME OF LYDIA ROMERO -CRUZ WAY ALONG
LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON
AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana (hereinafter referred to as the “City”) is a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to and under the provisions of the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City Council for the City of Santa Ana approved Ordinance No. NS-3024 amending Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Works) by adding Article XI enabling ceremonial naming of streets to recognize outstanding individuals or events that have made a significant impact on the community through the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City Council
for the City of Santa Ana approved
Ordinance No. NS-3042 amending the language of Chapter 33, Article XI of the City’s Municipal Code to restrict the quantity of signs to two (2), when recognizing outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their community through the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections; and WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Article XI of the City’s Municipal Code, as amended , details the application process including the procedures, fees, and details for when and how said procedures and fees may be waived by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Lydia Romero-Cruz has made a profound and lasting impact on the to the City of Santa Ana Community by teaching new generations of students and encouraging Spanish dual immersion programs in schools; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of Lydia Romero-Cruz to recognize the lasting cultural impact she brought to the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial “Lydia Romero-Cruz Way” sign toppers are proposed to be installed at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 33 , Arti cle X I of the City ’s Municipa l Code , a s amended, requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial sign toppers; and EXHIBIT 3
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WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Article XI of the City ’s Municipal Code, as amended, provides that certain requirements for said ceremonial street naming, such as notice of application, and all applicable fees and charges may be waived by majority vote of the City Council when the request is initiated by a current Council member; and WHEREAS, Lydia Romero-Cruz Way is not in conflict with the public interests and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Santa, based on the significant educational enhancements established by Lydia Romero-Cruz for the City of Santa Ana Community, finds the change of such street names are warranted.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Council hereby waives the requirements of the Application process, pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33-262(e), including all applicable fees and charges.
Section 2. The portion of Lincoln Avenue between Washington Avenue and Stafford Street shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of “Lydia Romero-Cruz Way.” Section 3. The Public Works Agency is hereby directed to cause the ceremonial street signs as affected by this Resolution to be fabricated and installed.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2023
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Resolution No. 2023-XX
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Brandon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall , City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on December 19, 2023.
Date:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk