HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-031 - Ceremonial Street Name of Virginia & William Guzman WayRESOLUTION NO. 2024-031
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A
CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF VIRGINIA AND WILLIAM
GUZMAN WAY ALONG SANTA ANA BOULEVARD FROM
PACIFIC AVENUE TO FOREST AVENUE
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, Virginia and William Guzman have made a profound and lasting
impact on Mexican and Mexican American children in the City of Santa Ana due to their
activism and efforts to fight discrimination and segregation; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hernandez initiated a request to honor the legacy of
Virginia and William Guzman to recognize the lasting cultural impact they and their family
brought to the City of Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, ceremonial "Virginia and William Guzman WY" sign toppers are
proposed to be installed at the intersections of Santa Ana Boulevard at Pacific Avenue
and Santa Ana Boulevard at Forest Avenue; 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
application, and all applicable fees and charges may be waived by majority vote of the
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City Council when the request is initiated by a current Council member; and
WHEREAS, "Virginia and William Guzman WY" 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 Virginia and William Guzman 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 Santa Ana Boulevard between Pacific Avenue and
Forest Avenue shall receive ceremonial street sign toppers of "Virginia and William
Guzman WY."
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 18th day of June, 2024.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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Brandon Salvatierra
4,4v) Deputy 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. 2024-031 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana on June 18, 2024.
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