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WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023, the County quitclaimed land to the City of Santa <br />Ana ("City") that includes The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House; and <br />WHEREAS, on April 27, 2023, the County assigned its rights and delegated its <br />obligations under the Original Agreement to City, and City accepted the assignment of <br />the Original Agreement and assumed all of County's obligations under and related to <br />the Original Agreement; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana ("City") will now be the custodian of this <br />precious piece of Japanese American history; and <br />WHEREAS, on November 29, 2023, the City was notified by a letter, dated <br />November 29, 2023, from the Japanese American Citizens League ("JACL") Southeast <br />Los Angeles, North Orange County / Orange County ("SELANOCO") Chapter that JACL <br />SELANOCO / Orange County will assume the handling of inquiries that may arise <br />pertaining to The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House; and <br />WHEREAS, the City would like to formally recognize the JACL SELANOCO / <br />Orange County as a community stakeholder to assist the City with inquiries that may <br />arise pertaining to the maintenance of The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea <br />House. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa <br />Ana as follows: <br />Section 1. The City of Santa Ana hereby recognizes JACL SELANOCO / <br />Orange County as a community stakeholder of The Orange County Japanese Garden <br />and Tea House. <br />Section 2. The Orange County Japanese Community, under the supervision of <br />JACL SELANOCO / Orange County, will be able to hold events a minimum of four (4) <br />days per calendar year at The Orange County Japanese Garden and Tea House free of <br />charge. Any additional events would be at the discretion of the City Manager. <br />Section 3. The City will maintain The Orange County Japanese Garden and <br />Tea House as a Japanese garden and tea house. Where such maintenance requires <br />the advice or services of persons familiar with and competent in the maintenance of <br />Japanese gardens and tea houses, City will consult with JACL SELANOCO / Orange <br />County and JACL SELANOCO / Orange County will cooperate in recommending such <br />persons. There shall be no change in the existing design of The Orange County <br />Japanese Garden and Tea House without the prior consultation with JACL SELANOCO <br />/ Orange County. <br />Resolution No. 2025-002 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />