Item 20 - Renaming a City Park (Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park)

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City Manager’s Office www.santa-ana.org/cm Item # 20 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report April 7, 2026 TOPIC: Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and Negotiate Amendments to Labor Agreements to Modify the Cesar Chavez Day Holiday Designation AGENDA TITLE Rename Cesar Chavez Campesino Park to Campesino Park, Remove the Name and Likeness of Cesar Chavez from All City-Owned Assets, and Negotiate Amendments to Labor Agreements to Modify the Cesar Chavez Day Holiday Designation RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Direct the City Manager to initiate the renaming of Cesar Chavez Campesino Park back to its original name of Campesino Park. 2. Direct staff to remove the name and likeness of Cesar Chavez from all City- owned public assets, including, but not limited to, murals, signage, facilities, and commemorative displays. 3. Direct the City Manager to meet and confer with applicable bargaining units to amend labor agreements to rename the observance of Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day, or replace with a floating holiday for City employees, as appropriate. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana currently recognizes Cesar Chavez through the naming of Cesar Chavez Campesino Park, as well as through various public artworks, signage, and the observance of Cesar Chavez Day as a paid holiday for City employees. In light of recent allegations regarding aspects of Chavez’s leadership, personal conduct, and organizational practices, the Mayor consulted with the City Manager to evaluate the removal of existing recognitions of Cesar Chavez on City-owned assets to remain consistent with the City of Santa Ana’s current values and community standards. This item is therefore presented for City Council consideration.