Item 15 - Street Naming No. 2023-01 to Rename a Portion of North Mabury Street and South Elk Lane to South Zoo Lane

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Street Naming No. 2023-01 to Rename a Portion of North Mabury Street and South Elk Lane to South Zoo Lane August 15, 2023 Page 2 The Zoo has served a prominent role in the Santa Ana community for over seven decades, growing from a place of recreation and fascination to one of education, conservation, and inspiration. The Zoo serves as both a local and regional attraction, drawing tourism visitors to Santa Ana from the broader Southern California region and beyond. Sections 33-5 and 33-6 of the Municipal Code govern the naming of streets and public facilities, including parks, park playgrounds, and other recreational facilities. The code includes guidelines for the naming of streets and public facilities, and identifies policy guidelines for the naming of streets. In general, the naming of streets should consider: 1. A name which serves to identify the location of the subject area. 2. A name which references the history of the site or area. 3. A name which identifies a person or family which made extraordinary donation of land or funds to promote the improvement of the public facility. 4. A name which recognizes a person or family who made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the city, including city council, commissioners, officers and employees of the city, but not anyone who currently holds such position. Request Analysis Based on the guidelines established in the Municipal Code and in consideration of what would best identify the street, the following analysis was considered for the street renaming: 1. Existing Name: • The subject roadways are named South Elk Lane and North Mabury Street. • South Elk Lane exists in two unrelated locations of the City. • North Mabury Street exists in two unrelated locations of the City. • The existence of Elk Lane and Mabury Street in two discontinuous segments often leads to confusion for service providers and travelers. 2. Proposed Name: • Zoo Lane will replace the names of the existing segments of North Mabury Street and South Elk Lane between East Fourth Street and East Chestnut Avenue. • Zoo Lane is intended to commemorate the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park, which has had a presence in Santa Ana for over 70 years. The Zoo has consistently contributed toward the betterment of the community through education, conservation, recreation, and as a tourist attraction drawing visitors to Santa Ana. • Zoo Lane will augment the visual footprint of the Zoo created by existing banners, artwork, and landscaping, and improve visitor navigation to the zoo.