HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-059 - Ceremonial Street Name Felipa & Juan Sarinana WayRESOLUTION NO. 2025-059
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A
CEREMONIAL STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN
SARINANA WAY ALONG 5TH STREET FROM HAWLEY
STREET TO SUNSET 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, Felipa and Juan Sarinana have made a profound and lasting impact that
their lives had on preserving cultural heritage, fostering community connection, and
contributing to the social and economic fabric of the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of
Felipa and Juan Sarinana to recognize the lasting cultural impact they and their family
brought to the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial "Felipa and Juan Sarinana Way" sign toppers are proposed
to be installed at the intersections of 5th Street at Hawley Street and 5th Street at Sunset
Street; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Article XI of the City's Municipal Code, as amended, requires
a resolution for the approval of 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
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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
I WHEREAS, "Felipa and Juan Sarinana 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 cultural
legacy established by Felipa and Juan Sarinana for the City of Santa Ana, finds the
designation of such 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 portion of 5th Street between Hawley Street and Sunset Street shall
receive ceremonial street sign toppers of "Felipa and Juan Sarinana 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 City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 2025.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvaiho, City Attorney
By:
yl Nellesen
Assistant 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. 2025-059 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on December 2 2025.
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