HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-032 - Ceremonial Street Name of Warren Bussey SquareRESOLUTION NO. 2024-032
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A
CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF WARREN BUSSEY
SQUARE AT THE INTERSECTION OF PACIFIC AVENUE
AND WALNUT 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, Warren Bussey has made a profound and lasting impact on the lives
of youth and elders of the City of Santa Ana through his commitment to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of
Warren Bussey to recognize the lasting cultural impact he brought to the City of Santa
Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial "Warren Bussey Square" sign toppers are proposed to
be installed at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut 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
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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, "Warren Bussey Square" is 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 Warren Bussey for the City of Santa Ana, finds the designation of
such an honorary street name is 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 intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street shall receive
ceremonial street sign toppers of "Warren Bussey Square."
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 City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 18t" day of June, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:' A -
Brandon Salvatierra
4414 Deputy City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7)
NOES: Councilmembers None 0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmembers None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2024-032 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana on June 18, 2024.
Date: LgaC\ : P CA,L
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