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This memorandum from Mayor Mahan and several councilmembers addresses the initiation of an inventory and community process regarding public assets named for César Chavez. It recommends that the City Manager, in coordination with the City Clerk and City Attorney, return to the City Council with an inventory of City-owned and other public assets named after Chávez, an assessment of legal authority for renaming, and recommendations for a community engagement process that prioritizes the Latino and farmworker communities. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of a trauma-informed approach to community engagement and the need for transparency and care in the process.
Key points
The memorandum is from Mayor Mahan and Councilmembers Ortiz, Tordillos, Candelas, and Campos.
It recommends an inventory of City-owned land and facilities named after César Chavez.
The process should include an assessment of legal authority for renaming and a community engagement process.
The engagement process should be trauma-informed and inclusive, prioritizing Latino and farmworker communities.
The memorandum emphasizes the need for transparency and care in addressing the legacy of César Chavez.
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The text does not specify any dates for the completion of the inventory or community process.
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RULES COMMITTEE: ITEM: TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: See Below Approved 3/25/26 C.1 FROM: Mayor Mahan Councilmember Ortiz Councilmember Tordillos Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Campos DATE: March 19, 2026 Date: SUBJECT: Initiating an Inventory and Community Process Regarding Public Assets Named for César Chavez RECOMMENDATION Direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Clerk and City Attorney, to return to City Council with: 1. An inventory of all City-owned land, facilities, amenities, and other public art and assets in San José named after César Chavez, or otherwise bearing his name or likeness; 2. To the extent feasible, an inventory of other assets with City designation or public sites within San José that are overseen by another local jurisdiction or public agency and are named after César Chavez; 3. An assessment of the applicable legal authority, governing policy, and procedural pathway for renaming each identified site; 4. Recommendations for a community engagement process — modeled where appropriate on existing City naming processes, and prioritizing the Latino and farmworker communities — to consider potential renaming actions in a...
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The attachment contains letters from the public regarding discussions on public spaces, specifically related to renaming the Plaza of Cesar Chavez. Valerie Howeth requests prioritization of fact-finding and protection of local heritage in the renaming process. Alex Reyes expresses a desire to discuss the renaming and offers his cooperation.
Key points
Valerie Howeth requests that the City prioritize fact-finding and protect local heritage in the renaming process.
Howeth wants the letter included in public records for upcoming discussions.
Alex Reyes proposes the idea of renaming the Plaza of Cesar Chavez and seeks to discuss the process.
Reyes expresses willingness to cooperate with the decision-making process.
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3/24/26, 4:38 PM Inbox - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook I request that the City:Prioritize Fact-Finding: Wait for conclusive, verified evidence before moving forward with any renaming. Protect Local Heritage: Ensure that the "community-driven process" includes voices that value the preservation of our cultural landmarks. Please include this letter in the public record for the upcoming Rules Committee and City Council discussions regarding our public spaces. Sincerely, Valerie Howeth phobe number:( San Jose California 95122 This message is from outside the City email system. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. https://outlook.office365.com/mail/rulescommitteeagenda@sanjoseca.gov/inbox/id/AAQkADhhYzk3NTk1LTBmZDAtNDc4Yi1hN2Q0LTZjNmZjNTk5MT… 2/2 3/24/26, 9:57 AM Mail - Rules and Open Government Committee Agendas - Outlook can honor his memory I got permission and blessing from my mother Margarita If you want to learn more click on the following link below http://manuelreyes.djalexreyes.com ListenI honestly dont know the process to rename the Plaza of Cesar Chavez but I just wanted to propose this idea so I hope this can be discussed as a...