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Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way <br />December 19, 2023 <br />Page 2 <br />3 <br />9 <br />3 <br />7 <br />teaching new generations of students and encouraging Spanish dual immersion <br />programs in schools. <br /> <br />In 1997, after her passing, Mrs. Lydia Romero-Cruz was awarded the “We Honor Ours” <br />(WHO) Award from the California Teachers Association for making outstanding <br />contributions to the advancement of the teaching profession through their local <br />leadership and effective representation. In honor of her outstanding contributions to the <br />City of Santa Ana Community, in August 18, 2020, Mrs. Romero-Cruz was presented a <br />proclamation by then-Santa Ana Councilmember Nelida Mendoza. Additionaly, because <br />of her many achievements and great qualities, the Santa Ana Unified School District <br />voted to name a school after Mrs. Romero-Cruz in 2019. <br />The ceremonial “Lydia Romero-Cruz” signs are proposed to be installed along Lincoln <br />Avenue at the intesections with Washington Avenue and Stafford Street. Exhibit 1 <br />shows the proposed sample signs and Exhibit 2 shows the two signage locations. Staff <br />requests that the City Council provide direction on the installation of the two signs, at a <br />cost of $781 each, for a total cost of $1,562. <br />The ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial sign (Exhibit 3). <br />Additionally, the ordinance allows for certain requirements, such as notice of application <br />and program fees to be waived by majority vote of the City Council when the request is <br />initiated by a current councilmember. Approval of this resolution includes waiving the <br />ceremonial street name installation fees in the amount not to exceed $1,562. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The total amount of funds needed is based on the option selected by City Council. A <br />total amount not to exceed of $1,562 is needed for the production and installation of the <br />two ceremonial street signs. Funds are available in Account No. 01104012-62300. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Ceremonial Street Signs for Lydia Romero-Cruz <br />2. Signage Location Map <br />3. Resolution <br />Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- <br />Account No. <br />Fund <br />Description <br />Accounting Unit - <br />Account <br />Description <br />Amount <br />2023-24 01104012-62300 General <br />Fund <br />City Council Service <br />Enhancement, <br />Contract Services- <br />Professional <br />$1,562 <br />Total $1,562