2023-098 - Ceremonial Street Name of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way

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RESOLUTION NO.2023-098 A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMERO-CRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD 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 forthe 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, Lydia Romero -Cruz has made a profound and lasting impact on the to the City of Santa Ana Community by teaching new generations of students and encouraging Spanish dual immersion programs in schools; and WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of Lydia Romero -Cruz to recognize the lasting cultural impact she brought to the City of Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, ceremonial "Lydia Romero -Cruz Way" sign toppers are proposed to be installed at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford 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 Resolution No. 2023-098 Page 1 of 3