Rosita Park Renaming

At a glance

• What: Renaming of Rosita Park at 706 N. Newhope Street to Frank and Irene Palomino Park.
• Where it stands: Planning Commission approved; City Council affirmed the renaming on 2026-08-04.
• Next: Implementation; park name officially changed.

The naming

The park located at 706 N. Newhope Street is renamed from Rosita Park to Frank and Irene Palomino Park. This recognizes Frank and Irene Palomino's contributions to the community.

Approvals

• Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2026-0001
• City Council voted to affirm the Planning Commission's adoption on 2026-08-04

Council action

City Council voted 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent) to affirm the Planning Commission's adoption of the renaming resolution. Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Penaloza.

Sources

• Minutes: https://santa-ana.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=25412&compileOutputType=1&meetingId=5095
• 2026-08-04 - City Council

Log

2026-08-04 - City Council

City Council affirmed Planning Commission's adoption of park renaming (Rosita Park to Frank and Irene Palomino Park). Vote: 6-0-0-1 (Lopez absent). Moved by Hernandez, seconded by Penaloza.