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Home My WebLink About39A - LAND USE - STREET NAMINGREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2013 TITLE: STREET NAMING NO. 2012-01 TO NAME THE STREET SEGMENT WEST OF THE SANTA ANA STADIUM AS COACH DICK HILL WAY CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1S` Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report and affirm the naming of the street segment west of the Santa Ana Stadium as Coach Dick Hill Way (Street Naming No. 2012-01). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On January 28, 2013, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2012-01 by a vote of 6:0 to name the street segment west of the Santa Ana Stadium as Coach Dick Hill Way. The Planning Commission modified the initial proposal of Hill Way to Coach Dick Hill Way to better identify who the street is named after as outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. J". Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency VF:rb Vf/reports/SN12-01 Coach Dick Hill Way.cc Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report 39A-1 39A-2 REQUEST FOR #' Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JANUARY 28, 2013 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR STREET NAMING NO. 2012-01 TO NAME THE STREET SEGMENT EAST OF THE SANTA ANA STADIUM PARKING STRUCTURE AS HILL WAY Prepared by Vince Free oso Executive Director PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Set Public Hearing For DENIED ? Applicant's Request ? Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO _-\ a--Ca--L Planning Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Street Naming No. 2012-01. DISCUSSION On December 10, 2012, the Planning Commission considered a proposal to name a street adjacent to Santa Ana Stadium as Stadium Way. After a brief discussion by the Commission, the Commission continued the item and appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to identify an alternate street name that would honor one of many deserving individuals that contributed to the well-being of the city. After discussing several individuals, the Ad Hoc Committee is proposing to name the unnamed street adjacent to the Santa Ana Stadium as Hill Way, in honor of Coach Dick Hill. Coach Hill was a longtime head football coach at several high schools in Southern California, including Downey, Orange, Santa Ana Valley and Santa Ana. He spent the majority of his coaching career at Santa Ana Valley (1959-1966 and 1970-1979) and Santa Ana (1984-1991) High Schools, and also coached for two seasons at Santa Ana College (1957-1958). He had an overall record of 224-112-4 and retired in 1997 as the winningest coach in Orange County. His other accomplishments include winning 14 League championships, four CIF Southern Section titles, and the Elks Show Bowl Championship at Santa Ana College. He was known as a great man that molded many boys into young men and was a blessing to our community. Coach Hill passed away in 2005 at age 77. The street segment was formerly a surface parking lot that served the stadium until the current parking structure was built in the early 1990's. During construction of the parking structure, this road segment was installed to provide access to the parking structure. The proposed Hill Way segment is located between Sixth Street and Civic Center Drive and provides access to the east side of the stadium parking structure (Exhibit 1). The intent of the street naming is to reduce the confusion to drivers who may be looking for a street name but find none. By naming the street, drivers will readily be able to identify Hill Way as the primary access to the stadium parking EXHIBIT A 39A-3 Street Naming No. 2012-01 January 28, 2013 Page 2 structure as well as the main entrance to the stadium. In addition, naming the street Hill Way will identify the intersection on Sixth Street that is next to the Orange County Jail entrance. A non- profit organization that sends volunteers to assist individuals released from jail and individuals released from the County Jail can make reference to this intersection to meet and/or for pick up. Pursuant to Sections 33-5 through 33-8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the Planning Commission is the decision making body for the naming of public streets, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Further, the policy guidelines in the SAMC pertaining to the naming of public streets state that streets may be named if the name serves to recognize a person who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well-being of the City. The proposed Hill Way is directly west of Santa Ana Stadium and will assist in identifying several major structures in the area. Further, since no buildings are addressed along this street segment, no properties will require a change of address. Finally, this request has been reviewed by both the Orange County Fire Authority and Santa Ana Police Department. Neither of these agencies have a concern with the proposed naming as it will not have any adverse affect on their ability to provide emergency response services. Approval of the new street name will benefit the community by assisting in reducing confusion to the public as well as recognize an individual that made a significant contribution to the youth of Santa Ana. As a result, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Street Naming No. 2012-01. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to the general rule exemption of Section 15061(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the naming of a street to reduce confusion to the public, the general rule exemption is applicable. Vince Fregoso„AICP Principal Planner VF Jm vfVeports1SN12-01 Hill Way 012813.po Attachment: Exhibit 1 - Aerial Map 39A-4 i I. ? SANTA ANA L 'P W A ? 0 HILL WAY ? PUBLIC hOpAS AGENCY s6r2t ROH - 01/28/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO NAME THE STREET SEGMENT EAST OF THE SANTA ANA STADIUM PARKING STRUCTURE AS COACH DICK HILL WAY BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The City of Santa Ana is requesting approval of Street Naming No. 2012- 01 to name an unnamed street next to Santa Ana Stadium as "Coach Dick Hill Way." B. Street Naming No. 2012-01 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on December 10, 2012. On December 10, 2012, the Planning Commission considered a proposal to name the street adjacent to Santa Ana Stadium as "Stadium Way." The Planning Commission continued the item and appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to identify an alternate street name that would honor one of many deserving individuals that contributed to the well-being of the city. C. Pursuant to section 33-5 through 33-8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), the Planning Commission is the decision making body for the naming of public streets, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Further, the policy guidelines in the SAMC pertaining to the naming of public streets state that a street may be named if the name serves to recognize a person who made a distinct, significant contribution to the well-being of the City. D. Based on these guidelines, the street name of "Coach Dick Hill Way" was selected for the unnamed street segment between Sixth Street and Civic Center Drive, east of the Santa Ana Stadium Parking Structure and west of the Stadium, in honor of Coach Dick Hill, a longtime head football coach in Santa Ana. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to the general rule exemption of Section 15061(b)(3). This general rule exemption is allowed provided it can be determined with certainty that the Resolution No. 2013-02 Page 1 of 3 39A-6 proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. As the project consists of the naming of a street to reduce confusion to the public, the general rule exemption is applicable. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Street Naming No. 2012-01 to name the street segment adjacent to Santa Ana Stadium as "Coach Dick Hill Way." This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated December 10, 2012, and exhibits attached thereto; the Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 28, 2013, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Gartner, Mill, Nalle, Yrarrazaval(6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Eric Alderete Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2013-02 Page 2 of 3 39A-7 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARTHA RAMIREZ, Clerk of the Planning Commission, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013-02 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on January 28, 2013. Date: Clerk of the Planning Commission City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2013-02 Page 3 of 3 39A-8