Public Works Agency
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Item # 29
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
December 19, 2023
TOPIC: Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way
AGENDA TITLE
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way (General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION 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
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On August 2, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS-3024 and subsequently on June 6, 2023 adopted Ordinance NS-3042, amending the language to restrict the quantity of signs to two (2), when recognizing the outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities through the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections.
In line with the ordinance, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor Mrs.
Lydia Romero-Cruz, whose legacy made a profound and lasting impact for children in the City of Santa Ana.
Mrs. Romero-Cruz, who lived in Logan Neighborhood, was born February 4, 1961 and passed away on April 1996 at age 35. Mrs. Romero-Cruz was well respected in her field as a bilingual teacher and had lectured on language development. She attended Santa Ana schools and belonged to Santa Ana community associations and, after graduating from college, returned to teach in Santa Ana. She gave back to her community by
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teaching new generations of students and encouraging Spanish dual immersion programs in schools.
In 1997, after her passing, Mrs. Lydia Romero-Cruz was awarded the “We Honor Ours” (WHO) Award from the California Teachers Association for making outstanding contributions to the advancement of the teaching profession through their local leadership and effective representation. In honor of her outstanding contributions to the City of Santa Ana Community, in August 18, 2020, Mrs. Romero-Cruz was presented a proclamation by then-Santa Ana Councilmember Nelida Mendoza. Additionaly, because of her many achievements and great qualities, the Santa Ana Unified School District voted to name a school after Mrs. Romero-Cruz in 2019.
The ceremonial “Lydia Romero-Cruz” signs are proposed to be installed along Lincoln Avenue at the intesections with Washington Avenue and Stafford Street. Exhibit 1 shows the proposed sample signs and Exhibit 2 shows the two signage locations. Staff requests that the City Council provide direction on the installation of the two signs, at a cost of $781 each, for a total cost of $1,562.
The ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial sign (Exhibit 3).
Additionally, the ordinance allows for certain requirements, such as notice of application and program fees to be waived by majority vote of the City Council when the request is initiated by a current councilmember. Approval of this resolution includes waiving the ceremonial street name installation fees in the amount not to exceed $1,562.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount of funds needed is based on the option selected by City Council. A total amount not to exceed of $1,562 is needed for the production and installation of the two ceremonial street signs. Funds are available in Account No. 01104012-62300.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Ceremonial Street Signs for Lydia Romero-Cruz
2. Signage Location Map
3. Resolution
Fiscal Year Accounting Unit-
Account No.
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit -
Account
Description
Amount
2023-24 01104012-62300 General
Fund
City Council Service
Enhancement,
Contract Services-
Professional
$1,562
Total $1,562
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Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency Approved By: Tom Hatch, Interim City Manager