Item 40 - Public Hearing & Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming

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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xx A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME FELIPA AND JUAN SARIÑANA 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 Sariñana 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 Sariñana to recognize the lasting cultural impact they and their family brought to the City of Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, ceremonial “Felipa and Juan Sariñana 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 EXHIBIT 3