Title
Michael Carbajal Ceremonial Street Name Signage
Description
Request City Council approval to install ceremonial street name signage recognizing Michael Carbajal at the intersections of 9th and Fillmore streets, and 10th and Fillmore streets.
Report
Summary
The Street Transportation Department received a request to install ceremonial signs to honor Michael Carbajal in recognition of his lifetime boxing achievements and his service as a role model in his community.
Michael Carbajal was a professional boxer for over a decade, winning five world championships. He also won a silver medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007. Michael Carbajal is a leader in his community, where he gives back by providing a safe space for youth and individuals of all ages. He owns Michael Carbajal’s 9th Street Gym, a place where youth gather to learn, work out, socialize with friends, and keep productive. Michael is also an advocate for building character for Phoenix youth and assists them in being good individuals throughout their lives.
The ceremonial signs will be flag mounted on the existing sign posts at the northeast corners of 9th and Fillmore streets, and 10th and Fillmore streets. See Attachment A for an illustration of the proposed signs.
Financial Impact
The fabrication and installation costs of the ceremonial signs will be funded by the Camunez Family Trust.
Location
9th and Fillmore streets, and 10th and Fillmore streets
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the Street Transportation Department.