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 WARREN BUSSEY SQUARE AT THE
INTERSECTION OF PACIFIC AVENUE AND
WALNUT 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 throug h 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, Warren Bussey has made a profound and lasting impact on the lives of youth and elders of the City of Santa Ana through his commitment to the community ; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of Warren Bussey to recognize the lasting cultural impact he brought to the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial “Warren Bussey Square” sign toppers are proposed to be installed at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street; and WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Article XI of the City’s Municipal Code , as amended, requires a resolution for the approval of the 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 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 EXHIBIT 3
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WHEREAS, “Warren Bussey Square” 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 Warren Bussey for the City of Santa Ana, finds the designation of such an 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 intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of “Warren Bussey Square.” Section 3. The Public Works Department is hereby directed t o 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 Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this____ day of _______________ , 2024
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
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Resolution No. 2024-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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Resolution No. 2024-XX
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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