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Item # 26
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
December 6, 2022
TOPIC: Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming
AGENDA TITLE
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming (General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Helen M. Shipp Way,
along Willits Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street, and the ceremonial naming
of the intersection of Willits Street and Raitt Street to Black History Square.
2. Direct staff to install a certain number of ceremonial signs to be approved for the
stretch along Willits Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street.
DISCUSSION
On August 2, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. NS 3024 to recognize
outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on their community through
the commemorative or honorary naming of streets or intersections.
In accordance with the ordinance, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor
Helen M. Shipp. Helen M. Shipp and her family legacy has made a profound and lasting
cultural impact on the neighborhood they called home, the City of Santa Ana, for over five
generations by creating community events for African American culture to thrive in and
advance equality for all. Historically, our Black History Month celebration, along with the
Black History Parades within the city, stem directly from Helen M. Shipp. It began small,
with no more than eight family members near the intersection of Raitt Street and Willits
Street. Due to her advocacy for the African American community to be recognized for
their significance within the city and the impact it created for African Americans living in
Santa Ana, the parade grew to upwards of 20,000 in attendance.
The Ceremonial “Helen M. Shipp Way” signs are proposed to be installed along Willits
Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street. In addition, the intersection of Raitt Street
and Willits Street is proposed to be designated with “Black History Square” ceremonial
signs. Exhibit 1 shows the proposed sample signs. Exhibit 2 shows three signage location
options with the number of signs ranging from 7 to 14 signs. Staff requests that the City
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Council provide direction on which option to select for the number of signs to be installed.
Below are the options and corresponding cost:
Option No.Number of Signs*Cost
1 5+2 $5,467
2 7+2 $7,029
3 12+2 $10,934
* Helen Shipp plus Black History Square
The ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial sign (Exhibit 3).
Additionally, the ordinance allows for certain requirements, such as notice of application
and program fees to be waived by majority vote of the City Council when the request is
initiated by a current Council member. Approval of this resolution includes waiving the
ceremonial street name installation fees in the amount not to exceed the cost shown for
each option in the table above.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount of funds needed is based on the option selected by the City Council. A
total amount not to exceed of $10,934 is needed for the production and installation of up
to 12 Ceremonial Street signs and 2 Black History Square signs. Funds are available in
Account No. 01104012-62300.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Ceremonial Street Signs for Helen Shipp and Black History Square
2. Signage Location Maps (Options 1-3)
3. Resolution
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Fiscal Year Accounting Unit-
Account No.
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit -
Account
Description
Amount
2022-23 01104012-62300
General
Fund-City
Council
Legislative
Contract Services-
Professional $10,934
Total $10,934
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DATE REVISION
CITY ENGINEER
DATE:APPROVED:
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 3
Resolution No. 2022-XX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-xx
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND
AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME
OF HELEN M. SHIPP WAY ALONG WILLITS
STREET FROM FAIRVIEW STREET TO BRISTOL
STREET, AND THE CEREMONIAL NAMING OF
THE INTERSECTION OF WILLITS STREET AND
RAITT STREET TO BLACK HISTORY SQUARE
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 (“Ordinance”) to recognize outstanding individuals who have
made a significant impact on their community through the commemorative or honorary
naming of streets or intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance, which amended Chapter 33 of the City’s Municipal
Code, detailed 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, Helen M. Shipp and her family legacy have made a profound and
lasting cultural impact on the neighborhood they called home, the City of Santa Ana for
over five generations by creating community events, including the Black History Parade,
for African American culture to thrive in and advance equality for all; and
WHEREAS, since it was founded in 1980, to celebrate Black History Month, the
Black History Parade, which began with her family, quickly grew to upwards of 20,000 in
attendance during its tenure in the City of Santa Ana due to her advocacy for the African
American community to be recognized for their significance within the City and the impact
it created for African American people living in Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, the first procession of the Black History Parade in Santa Ana took
place on Raitt Street near the intersection of Raitt Street and Willits Street; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of
Helen M. Shipp to recognize the lasting cultural impact she and her family brought to the
City of Santa Ana; and
brs 11.15.22
Resolution No. 2022-XX
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WHEREAS, ceremonial “Helen M. Shipp Way” sign toppers are proposed to be
installed along Willits Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street. In addition, the
intersection of Raitt Street and Willits Street is proposed to be designated with “Black
History Square” ceremonial sign toppers; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance requires a resolution for the approval of the ceremonial
sign toppers, and as allowed by said Ordinance, 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, Helen M. Shipp Way and Black History Square are 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 Helen M. Shipp and the Black History Parade for the City of Santa
Ana, finds the change of such street names are 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 Willits Street between Fairview Street and Bristol
Street shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of “Helen M. Shipp Way.”
Section 3. The intersection of Willits Street and Raitt Street shall receive
ceremonial street sign toppers of “Black History Square.”
Section 4. The Public Works Department is hereby directed to cause the
ceremonial street signs as affected by this Resolution to be fabricated and installed.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ____ day of December, 2022
_______________________
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
brs 11.15.22
Resolution No. 2022-XX
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_________________________
Brandon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers ________________________________________
NOES: Councilmembers _______________________________________
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers _______________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _______________________________________
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIRGINALITY
I, ______________________, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2022-______ to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on December 6, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana