HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-021 Ordinance related to amendment of flag policyORDINANCE NO. 2022-021
AN ORDINANCE amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 1.13.020 relating to Flag
Display policies.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. Section 1.13.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
1.13.020 Flag Display Policies.
A. It is the policy of the City of Yakima to correctly display and honor the flags of the
United States, the State of Washington, and the POW/MIA recognition, and to ensure
a standard for flag display on City property.
B. The City of Yakima shall comply with national and state protocols for flag display and
etiquette, as specified in 4 U.S.C. Ch. 1, Sections 6 through 8, as they presently read
or as they may be amended.
C. The City of Yakima shall follow the provisions governing the display of flags as required
in RCW 1.20.017.
D. The City's flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression
by the public. The following flags may be displayed by the City as an
expression of the City's official sentiments:
1. Flags of Governments Recognized by the United States. Flags of the
governments recognized by the United States may be displayed upon
the request of the Mayor, a member of the City Council or the City
Manager.
2. Flags of Sister Cities: The flags of official Sister Cities of Yakima may
be displayed in conjunction with an event involving the Sister City.
3. Guest Flags: Other flags may be displayed upon a Council
proclamation passed by resolution.
4. Flags of Professional Sports Teams: The City Manager may order the
display of the flag of a professional sports team in commemoration of a
significant achievement involving a team located in the State of
Washington.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 19th day of July, 2022.
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ATTEST: Janice Deccio, ayor
Publication Date: July 22, 2022
Effective Date: August 21, 2022
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 11.
For Meeting of: July 19, 2022
Ordinance related to amendment of flag policy
Ryan Bleek, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At its June 7, 2022 regular business meeting the Yakima City Council asked for additional
information from the Legal Department regarding flying the Pride flag during Pride month. Having
provided Council with the requested information, this item is on the agenda for Council's further
discussion regarding modification to the City's flag policy.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass ordinance of Council's choosing.
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Ord -Hag Display revision - track changes 7/7/2022
❑ Ord -Flag Display revision - changes accepted 7/7/2022
D Ord -Flag Display revision 2 - track changes 7/7/2022
❑ Ord -Flag Display revision 2 - changes accepted 7/7/2022
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