Resolution No. 2024-XX
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xx
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME
OF VIRGINIA AND WILLIAM GUZMAN WAY ALONG
SANTA ANA BOULEVARD FROM PACIFIC
AVENUE TO FOREST AVENUE
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 comm emorative 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, Virginia and William Guzman have made a profound and lasting impact on Mexican and Mexican American children in the City of Santa Ana due to their activism and efforts to fight discrimination and segregation; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of Virginia and William Guzman to recognize the lasting cultural impact they and their family brought to the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial “ Virginia and William Guzman W Y” sign toppers are proposed to be installed at the intersections of Santa Ana Boulevard at Pacific Avenue and Santa Ana Boulevard at Forest Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Article XI of the City ’s Municipal Code, as amended, requires a resolution for the approval of ceremonial sign toppers; and 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 EXHIBIT 3
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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, “Virginia and William Guzman WY” is not in conflict with the public interests and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Santa, based on the significant cultural legacy established by Virginia and William Guzman for the City of Santa Ana, finds the designation of such honorary street name is 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 Santa Ana Boulevard between Pacific Avenue and Forest Avenue shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of “ Virginia and William Guzman WY.”
Section 3. The Public Works Department 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____ day of _______________ , 2024
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
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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, , City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2024- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on ____________________, 2024.
Date:
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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