PREPARED BY: MATT RODRIGUEZ DATE OF MEETING: 05/06/19
SUBJECT:
TITLE
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019 AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH
Label
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve
Body
Compliance statements
FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statement
Major Policy Goal: Enhance Community Resilience and Policy No. #100.2 - Continue development of Multi-ethnic diversity and awareness in City programs and services; Policy No. #205 - Civic Engagement are adopted policy items under the FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan, effective March 1, 2019.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This item is not subject to CEQA.
BACKGROUND
In addition to active adopted policies contained in the FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan, the San Pablo City Council adopted City Council Resolution #2017-045 on March 6, 2017 which contained language which states: “… the City of San Pablo will continue to promote an atmosphere of respect for all residents and employees and denounce and address hate speech directed at any resident, employee or visitor including immigrants, people of color, Muslims, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals and members of other protected groups.”
LGBTQ Proclamation Request
On April 22, 2019, a request was received via email by the City Manager’s Office from Ms. Robyn Kuslits requesting a proclamation to recognize the month of June 2019 as LGBTQ Month (Attachment 1). City staff have prepared the proposed Proclamation for Council consideration and approval this evening (Attachment 2).
Following City Council approval by majority vote of the proposed request, the City Manager will be directed to work with the requesting organization to post the rainbow flag at City Hall throughout the month of June 2019 to further symbolize the City’s celebration of multi-ethnic and cultural diversity, and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning community.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Attachments:
1. Email request received on 4/22/19 from Robyn Kuslits, President, Lambda Democratic Club of Contra Costa County
2. Draft Proclamation