HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-095 - Authorizing a Ceremonial Street Name of Helen M. ShippRESOLUTION 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
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WHEREAS, the ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial
sign toppers, and as allowed by said Ordinance, 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
WHEREAS, Helen M. Shipp Way and Black History Square are 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 Helen M. Shipp and the Black History Parade for the City of Santa
Ana, finds the change of such street names are 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 portion of Willits Street between Fairview Street and Bristol
Street shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of "Helen M. Shipp Way."
Section 3. The intersection of Willits Street and Raitt Street shall receive
ceremonial street sign toppers of "Black History Square."
Section 4. The Public Works Department is hereby directed to cause the
ceremonial street signs as affected by this Resolution to be fabricated and installed.
Section 5. 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 6th day of December, 2022
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: `mv, f
Brqydon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan
Bacerra, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Mendoza (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2022-
092 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on
December 6, 2022.
Date: I Z I g I ZZ bA( r A n,,
Clerk of the CourOl
City of Santa Ana
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