HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-098 - Ceremonial Street Name of Lydia Romero-Cruz WayRESOLUTION 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
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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 Department 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 Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2023
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
Brandon Salvatierra
-6401' Deputy City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7)
None (0)
None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2023-098 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on December 19, 2023.
Date:
nnifer . H II
4erk
City of Santa An
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