HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 - 3220 2020 Pride Month Proclamation
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: May 19, 2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:
LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation
Prepared by: John Stefanski, Assistant to the City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Dublin
as well as approval of flying the rainbow flag at City Hall During the Month of June 2020,
consistent with the City's Outdoor Flag Display Policy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Proclaim June 2020 as LGBTQ Pride Month in Dublin and approve the flying of the
rainbow flag at City Hall during the month of June.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month takes place in
June of each year. Pride Month commemorates the positive impacts lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender people have had on their communities and the Country as a
whole. Throughout the month, people, regardless of their sexual orientation, celebrate
these collective impacts through parades, parties, concerts, and other collective
gatherings. The month also memorializes members of the LGBTQ community who have
been the victims of hate crimes or have lost their lives from HIV/AIDS.
Staff has prepared the attached proclamation for the City Council’s consideration.
Additionally, pursuant to the City’s Outdoor Flag Policy, Councilmember Kumagai has
requested that the rainbow flag be flown at City Hall for the month of June.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. LGBTQ Pride Month Proclamation
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“LGBTQ Pride Month – June 2020”
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a welcoming community and an exceptional place to live, learn, work, play, and raise a family;
and
WHEREAS, the nation was founded upon and is guided by a set of principles that includes that every person has been created
equal, that each has rights to their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness , and that each shall be afforded the full recognition and
protection of the law; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes the importance of equality and freedom, and is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all
its citizens and preventing discrimination and bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender, and
sexual identities of its residents; all of which contribute to the vibrant character of the City; and
WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, city employees, and business owners within the City of Dublin who contribute to the
enrichment of the City are a part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community; and
WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which lesbians, gay men, bisexual people, transgender, questioning, and
supporters come together in various celebrations of pride.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim June 2020 as “LGBTQ Pride
Month” in Dublin and encourage all residents to recognize the contributions made by members of the LBGTQ community and to
actively promote the principles of equality and liberty.
DATED: May 19, 2020
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Arun Goel
Councilmember Melissa Hernandez Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai