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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
6.A.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/27/2019
- Department Head:
- Jose A. Guzman
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
Action Requested:
Motion
Resolution
Resolution
ITEM:
Discussion, direction, and possible action on any and all matters regarding Resolution No. 2065. A resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, directing and authorizing the street name change of Juan Sanchez Boulevard to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning)
SUMMARY:
City Council may change the name of any roadway within the City of San Luis for commemorative purposes. This is done by resolution as per Section 4.1 of the City of San Luis Roadway Naming and Addressing Policy.
In this case, the City Council desires to commemorate and recognize the important role and impact of one of America's great Latino American civil rights activist, Cesar Estrada Chavez. In addition to making March 31st a city holiday, City Council wishes to change the name of Juan Sanchez Boulevard to Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
Cesar Estrada Chavez was born March 31, 1927, and died in San Luis, Arizona, on April 23, 1993. He dedicated his life to community organizing and opposed mistreat through non-violence and unionized farm workers to fight for fair wages, healthcare coverage, pension benefits, livable housing and respect.
As per Section 4.5 of the Roadway Naming and Addressing Policy, city staff will provide notification of this name change to the affected property owners, delivery and utility companies, Yuma County, the San Luis Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 9-1-1, City of San Luis Fire and Police Departments. The Public Works Department will be informed to ensure that the roadway signs are replaced within a reasonable period of time.
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission during their regular meeting of February 12, 2019. The Commission recommended approval of the name change as presented by staff.
In this case, the City Council desires to commemorate and recognize the important role and impact of one of America's great Latino American civil rights activist, Cesar Estrada Chavez. In addition to making March 31st a city holiday, City Council wishes to change the name of Juan Sanchez Boulevard to Cesar Chavez Boulevard.
Cesar Estrada Chavez was born March 31, 1927, and died in San Luis, Arizona, on April 23, 1993. He dedicated his life to community organizing and opposed mistreat through non-violence and unionized farm workers to fight for fair wages, healthcare coverage, pension benefits, livable housing and respect.
As per Section 4.5 of the Roadway Naming and Addressing Policy, city staff will provide notification of this name change to the affected property owners, delivery and utility companies, Yuma County, the San Luis Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for 9-1-1, City of San Luis Fire and Police Departments. The Public Works Department will be informed to ensure that the roadway signs are replaced within a reasonable period of time.
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission during their regular meeting of February 12, 2019. The Commission recommended approval of the name change as presented by staff.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2065.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
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- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
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- TOTAL:
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- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
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- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
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