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Home My WebLink AboutItem 29 - Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 29 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report December 19, 2023 TOPIC: Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way AGENDA TITLE Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way (General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION 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 2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION On August 2, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS-3024 and subsequently on June 6, 2023 adopted Ordinance NS-3042, amending the language to restrict the quantity of signs to two (2), when recognizing the outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities through the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections. In line with the ordinance, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor Mrs. Lydia Romero-Cruz, whose legacy made a profound and lasting impact for children in the City of Santa Ana. Mrs. Romero-Cruz, who lived in Logan Neighborhood, was born February 4, 1961 and passed away on April 1996 at age 35. Mrs. Romero-Cruz was well respected in her field as a bilingual teacher and had lectured on language development. She attended Santa Ana schools and belonged to Santa Ana community associations and, after graduating from college, returned to teach in Santa Ana. She gave back to her community by Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way December 19, 2023 Page 2 3 9 3 7 teaching new generations of students and encouraging Spanish dual immersion programs in schools. In 1997, after her passing, Mrs. Lydia Romero-Cruz was awarded the “We Honor Ours” (WHO) Award from the California Teachers Association for making outstanding contributions to the advancement of the teaching profession through their local leadership and effective representation. In honor of her outstanding contributions to the City of Santa Ana Community, in August 18, 2020, Mrs. Romero-Cruz was presented a proclamation by then-Santa Ana Councilmember Nelida Mendoza. Additionaly, because of her many achievements and great qualities, the Santa Ana Unified School District voted to name a school after Mrs. Romero-Cruz in 2019. The ceremonial “Lydia Romero-Cruz” signs are proposed to be installed along Lincoln Avenue at the intesections with Washington Avenue and Stafford Street. Exhibit 1 shows the proposed sample signs and Exhibit 2 shows the two signage locations. Staff requests that the City Council provide direction on the installation of the two signs, at a cost of $781 each, for a total cost of $1,562. The ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial sign (Exhibit 3). Additionally, the ordinance allows for certain requirements, such as notice of application and program fees to be waived by majority vote of the City Council when the request is initiated by a current councilmember. Approval of this resolution includes waiving the ceremonial street name installation fees in the amount not to exceed $1,562. FISCAL IMPACT The total amount of funds needed is based on the option selected by City Council. A total amount not to exceed of $1,562 is needed for the production and installation of the two ceremonial street signs. Funds are available in Account No. 01104012-62300. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Ceremonial Street Signs for Lydia Romero-Cruz 2. Signage Location Map 3. Resolution Fiscal Year Accounting Unit- Account No. Fund Description Accounting Unit - Account Description Amount 2023-24 01104012-62300 General Fund City Council Service Enhancement, Contract Services- Professional $1,562 Total $1,562 Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia Romero-Cruz Way December 19, 2023 Page 3 3 9 3 7 Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency Approved By: Tom Hatch, Interim City Manager L C * * H O N O R A R Y * * ydia ruz WYRomero SANTA ANA 1869 STREET SIGN TOPPER CEREMONIAL DATE REVISION CITY ENGINEER DATE:APPROVED: PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY CITY OF SANTA ANA EXHIBIT 1 “LYDIA ROMERO-CRUZ WAY” Signs: 1-Lincoln Ave and Stafford St 2-Lincoln Ave and Washington Ave Resolution No. 2023-XX Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-xx 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 for the 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 EXHIBIT 3 Resolution No. 2023-XX Page 2 of 4 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 WHEREAS, Lydia Romero-Cruz Way is not in conflict with the public interests and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Santa, based on the significant educational enhancements established by Lydia Romero-Cruz for the City of Santa Ana Community, 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 Lincoln Avenue between Washington Avenue and Stafford Street shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of “Lydia Romero-Cruz Way.” Section 3. The Public Works Agency is hereby directed to cause the ceremonial street signs as affected by this Resolution to be fabricated and installed. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2023 Valerie Amezcua Mayor Resolution No. 2023-XX Page 3 of 4 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Brandon Salvatierra Deputy City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2023-XX Page 4 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on December 19, 2023. Date: Jennifer L. Hall City Clerk