2022-095 - Authorizing a Ceremonial Street Name of Helen M. Shipp

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-095 A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF HELEN M. SHIPP WAY ALONG WILLITS STREET FROM FAIRVIEW STREET TO BRISTOL STREET, AND THE CEREMONIAL NAMING OF THE INTERSECTION OF WILLITS STREET AND RAITT STREET TO BLACK HISTORY SQUARE 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 ("Ordinance") to recognize outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their community through the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance, which amended Chapter 33 of the City's Municipal Code, detailed 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, Helen M. Shipp and her family legacy have made a profound and lasting cultural impact on the neighborhood they called home, the City of Santa Ana for over five generations by creating community events, including the Black History Parade, for African American culture to thrive in and advance equality for all; and WHEREAS, since it was founded in 1980, to celebrate Black History Month, the Black History Parade, which began with her family, quickly grew to upwards of 20,000 in attendance during its tenure in the City of Santa Ana due to her advocacy for the African American community to be recognized for their significance within the City and the impact it created for African American people living in Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, the first procession of the Black History Parade in Santa Ana took place on Raitt Street near the intersection of Raitt Street and Willits Street; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of Helen M. Shipp to recognize the lasting cultural impact she and her family brought to the City of Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, ceremonial "Helen M. Shipp Way" sign toppers are proposed to be installed along Willits Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street. In addition, the intersection of Raitt Street and Willits Street is proposed to be designated with "Black History Square" ceremonial sign toppers; and Resolution 2022-095 Page 1 of 3