Item Report

Item Number: H.6. 
 
 
CITY COUNCIL REPORT 
 
SUBJECT: 
Amendment to the City’s Holiday Schedule – March Holiday Designation and 
Observance 
MEETING DATE: 
April 15, 2026 
 
TO: 
Mayor and Council 
FROM: 
Wendy Jackson, Deputy City Manager/Employee Resources Director  
REVIEWED: 
Reyes Medrano, Jr., City Manager 
 
PURPOSE: 
The Employee Resources Department is requesting approval of an amendment to the City’s holiday schedule 
to rename the March holiday designation to “El Día del Campesino/a – Farmworkers Day” and revise its 
observance to the last Monday of March. 
 
BACKGROUND: 
The City of Tolleson maintains an official holiday schedule within Section 610.13 (Holiday Leave) of the 
Employee Handbook, which identifies recognized holidays and their designations. 
 
At a previous Council meeting, direction was provided to transition the current “Cesar Chavez Recognition” 
holiday to a broader designation that reflects the collective contributions of farmworkers to the community, 
and to adjust the observance date. 
 
DISCUSSION: 
Based on Council consensus, staff is proposing to formally amend the holiday designation to “El Día del 
Campesino/a – Farmworkers Day” and revise the observance from March 31 to the last Monday of March. 
 
This change reflects the City’s commitment to honoring the agricultural workers who have played a vital role in 
shaping Tolleson’s history and community, while establishing a consistent weekday observance. 
 
Upon approval, Section 610.13 of the Employee Handbook will be updated to reflect the revised holiday name 
and observance. 
 
BUDGET IMPACT: 
There is no direct budget impact associated with this action. The amendment is administrative in nature. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to the City’s holiday schedule to rename the March holiday 
designation to “El Día del Campesino/a – Farmworkers Day” and revise its observance to the last Monday of 
March. 
 
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