Title
Avenida de las Mujeres del Movimiento Ceremonial Sign Topper - District 8
Description
Request City Council approval to install a ceremonial sign topper honoring a group of women who formed the farm worker movement in Arizona during the period of 1967-1973. The ceremonial sign topper will be installed at the intersection of 10th Place and Hadley Street.
Report
Summary
In the 1960s, Santa Rita Hall served as the hub of the Chicano movement aimed at addressing the social, political, and community disparities in advocating for the Latino community. During the period of 1967-1973, a group of women from the community helped form the farmer worker movement in Arizona. These women demonstrated their support by participating in marches, rallies, and assisting with Cesar Chavez's fast in 1972 at Santa Rita Hall. Attachment A identifies a group of women who helped form the farm worker movement.
The ceremonial sign topper will be flag mounted on the existing signpost at the intersection of 10th Place and Hadley Street. See Attachment B for an illustration of the proposed sign topper.
Financial Impact
The fabrication and installation costs of the ceremonial sign topper will be funded by Council District 7.
Location
10th Place and Hadley Street
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation Department.