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PLANNING & ZONING
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM
4.C.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Meeting Date:
02/12/2019
Submitted By:
Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department

ITEM:

Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the request to authorize the roadway name change of Juan Sanchez Boulevard to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. 

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, City Council desires to commemorate and recognize the important role and impact of one of America's great Latino American civil rights activist, César Estrada Chávez. In addition to making March 31st a City holiday, City Council wishes to change the name of Juan Sanchez Boulevard to Cesar Chavez Boulevard. 

César Estrada Chávez 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.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ROADWAY NAME CHANGE OF JUAN SANCHEZ BOULEVARD TO CESAR CHAVEZ BOULEVARD.