Item 29 - Resolution for the Maintenance and Protection of the Japanese Garden

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Resolution No. 2025-XXX Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023, the County quitclaimed land to the City of Santa Ana (“City”) that includes The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House; and WHEREAS, on April 27, 2023, the County assigned its rights and delegated its obligations under the Original Agreement to City, and City accepted the assignment of the Original Agreement and assumed all of County’s obligations under and related to the Original Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana (“City”) will now be the custodian of this precious piece of Japanese American history; and WHEREAS, on November 29, 2023, the City was notified by a letter, dated November 29, 2023, from the Japanese American Citizens League (“JACL”) Southeast Los Angeles, North Orange County / Orange County (“SELANOCO”) Chapter that JACL SELANOCO / Orange County will assume the handling of inquiries that may arise pertaining to The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House; and WHEREAS, the City would like to formally recognize the JACL SELANOCO / Orange County as a community stakeholder to assist the City with inquiries that may arise pertaining to the maintenance of The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby recognizes JACL SELANOCO / Orange County as a community stakeholder of The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House. Section 2. The City will maintain The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House as a Japanese garden and tea house. Where such maintenance requires the advice or services of persons familiar with and competent in the maintenance of Japanese gardens and tea houses, City will consult with JACL SELANOCO / Orange County and JACL SELANOCO / Orange County will cooperate in recommending such persons. There shall be no change in the existing design of The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House without the prior consultation with JACL SELANOCO / Orange County. Section 3. In the event that it becomes necessary to redesign or relocate The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House, due to redevelopment or for any other reason, prior to such redesign or relocation, City will consult with JACL SELANOCO / Orange County and JACL SELANOCO / Orange County will cooperate in providing recommendations for such relocation.