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Home My WebLink AboutNS-3042 - Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 Relating to Ceremonial Street NamingORDINANCE NO. NS-3042 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City Council adopted 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; and WHEREAS, the number of streets in the City are finite; and WHEREAS, a limitation on the manner and number of ceremonial street signs for any one individual or event is needed to maximize the opportunity to honor Santa Ana individuals or events deserving of recognition; and WHEREAS, this limitation shall not apply retroactively to any ceremonial streets that have already been designated by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council. Section 2. Section 33-260 (General provisions) of Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 33-260. - General provisions. (a) Only entire blocks of public streets or intersections may be granted ceremonial street names. (b) A ceremonial street naming application may only be initiated by: (1) A resident or owner of a property abutting the street; or (2) Neighborhood or community groups; or (3) A current City Councilmember. Ordinance No. NS-3042 Page 1 of 4 (c) Candidates for ceremonial street names shall be limited to the name of an individual, philanthropic organization, significant event or landmark. (d) Ceremonial street names shall be in the form of a "Sign Topper," which is a sheet metal sign that is placed on top of the standard City street sign identification and shall adhere to the following specifications: (1) Ceremonial street naming cannot contain a product name or be used for a commercial purpose. (2) Ceremonial street naming must be a name of an individual, philanthropic organization, landmarks or an event. (3) A ceremonial street Sign Topper must include the word "Honorary." (4) Only one (1) Sign Topper may be placed on any pole. (5) Sign Toppers shall not be attached to traffic signal mast anus. (6) Ceremonial names shall not duplicate any currently existing official street names. (7) Up to five (5) Sign Toppers may be located at any one intersection, coincident with existing street name signs. (8) Sign Toppers may not be attached to traffic signal poles. (9) No one (1) candidate may receive City Council approval for a Sign Topper recognition on more than one (1) street or intersection. (10) Each ceremonial street name shall cover a street section comprising a maximum of two (2) contiguous blocks and shall be applied to a single street, where no more than two (2) Sign Toppers shall be installed on existing poles at either end of the designated street section. Section 3. The City Council finds and determines that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a "project', as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that Ordinance No. NS-3042 Page 2 of 4 it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Section 6. The Clerk of the Council shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law. adoption, of this 6"' day of June, 2023. Amezcua APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Br don Salvatierra .v!5.L- Deputy City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7) NOES: Councilmembers None (0) ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0) Ordinance No. NS-3042 Page 3 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify that the attached Ordinance No. NS-3042 to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on June 6. 2023 and that said ordinance was published in accordance with the Charter of the City of Santa Ana. Date: ennifer II i y Clerk City of Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-3042 Page 4 of 4 This space for filing stamp only OR #: O R A N G E C O U N T Y R E P O R T E R ~ SINCE 1921 ~ 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 205, Santa Ana, California 92701-4542 Telephone (714) 543-2027 / Fax (714) 542-6841 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) State of Calif ornia ) County of Orange ) ss Notice Type: Ad Description: I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the City of Santa Ana, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, under date of June 2, 1922, Case No. 13,421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: Executed on: 10/10/2004 At Los Angeles, California I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Signature O R A N G E C O U N T Y R E P O R T E R ~ SINCE 1921 ~ 600 W SANTA ANA BLVD STE 812, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 (714) 543-2027 (714) 542-6841 OR 3704835 NORMA OROZCO CITY OF SANTA ANA/CITY CLERK 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA M-30 SANTA ANA, CA - 92701 ORD - ORDINANCE PUBLICATION 2nd Read Ord - NS-3042 I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the city of SANTA ANA, county of ORANGE, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of ORANGE, State of California, under date 06/20/1922, Case No. 13421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: 05/26/2023 05/26/2023 ORANGE !A000006321211! Email NOTICE OF SECOND READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,CA. The City of Santa Ana encourages the public to participate in the decision- making process.The following notice is being provided so that you can ask questions,make comments,and stay informed about changes in land use, fees,or other projects that might be important to you.We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:The City Council of the City of Santa Ana will consider adopting an ordinance.The title of the ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO.NS-3042 -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS,SIDEW ALKS AND PUBLIC W ORKS)RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING Meeting Time and Date:This matter will be heard on the Consent Calendar on Tuesday,June 6,2023 at 5:45 p.m.or thereafter in the City Council Chamber,22 Civic Center Plaza,Santa Ana,California 92701.All interested persons can refer to the following link for more information and instructions for participating in the meeting www.santa-ana.org/cc/city-meetings. How To Make Comments:If you are unable to participate in the meeting,you may send written comments by email to eComment@santa-ana.org(reference the Agenda #in the subject line)or mail to Jennifer L.Hall,City Clerk,City of Santa Ana,20 Civic Center Plaza –M30,Santa Ana,CA 92701.All written communications received two hours prior to the scheduled start time on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City's document archive system which is available for public review. Who To Contact For Questions:Should you have any questions,please contact the City Clerk's Office at 714-647-6520 during regular business hours. Where To Get More Information:All staff reports regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours and posted on the City's website the Tuesday before a Council meeting at:www.santa-ana.org/cc/city- meetings. Ordinance Second Reading Adoption Process:Ordinances become effective 30 days after second reading by the City Council.Most ordinances are codified into the Santa Ana Municipal Code and become city laws. Si tiene preguntas en Español,favor de llamar al (714)647-6520. N u c n liên l c b ng ti ng Vi t,xin i n tho i cho Tony Lai s (714)565- 2627. Jennifer L.Hall,CMC City Clerk Publish Orange County Reporter -Legal Section; Date:May 26,2023 5/26/23 OR-3704835#