"I do support the renaming of this corridor back to its original three names," Councilmember Brandon Vang said.
City leaders are restoring the familiar "Kings Canyon," "Ventura," and "California Avenue" names that were replaced with "Cesar Chavez" signs less than two years ago.
"We want this gone as soon as possible," a resident said.
The change follows a New York Times report last month detailing an extensive pattern of alleged misconduct involving Chavez.
The late labor icon was accused of grooming and sexually abusing several girls and young women for years.
His United Farm Workers co-founder, Dolores Huerta, spoke out with her own claims of abuse.
"Yeah, he was a great leader, but, unfortunately, he had an evil side to him," Huerta recently told ABC News.
On Thursday, some Fresno residents said the streets should be named for Huerta.
"...(In) honor and recognition of a person who has dedicated and devoted her life, over 60 years, fighting for farmworker rights and justice," resident Manuel Silva said.
But councilmembers ultimately settled on the three original names, pointing out there is already a new city park in Huerta's honor.
"Given the information that we know today, this is the right thing to do," Councilmember Annalisa Perea said.
With the change approved, the city is expected to mail letters to impacted businesses and homes, about 1,600 addresses in all.
City staff said the old signs will be reinstalled in just a few weeks.
"We'll be able to accomplish the whole corridor, basically, over three weekends," Public Works Director Scott Mozier said. "Really, we're looking out to just mid-May to be wrapped up."
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