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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/2021 04J Resolution authorizing the displaying of the Pride flag outside of City Hall through June 30, 2021 to\'4\lyy tbxk ik 1 + PPP d g. P A PP g 1 d PPi ittYlltYlt.\ta. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 4.J. For Meeting of: June 1, 2021 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the displaying of the Pride flag outside of City Hall through June 30, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Sara Watkins, City Attorney SUMMARY EXPLANATION: At the May 18, 2021 meeting, City Council directed staff to bring back a resolution authorizing the City to display the Pride flag outside of City Hall during Pride month—June 2021 . Under Yakima Municipal Code 1.13.020, displaying a flag or banner other than those of the United States, State of Washington, POW/MIA and governmental entity flags must be through resolution or proclamation. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: NA APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type l esolution-Pride deg display 5/19/2021 E esolution 2 RESOLUTION NO. R-2021- A RESOLUTION authorizing the displaying of the Pride flag outside of City Hall through June 30, 2021 WHEREAS, on May 18, 2021, the City Council proclaimed June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to display the Pride flag at City Hall during LGBTQ Pride Month; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interest of the City and its residents to fly the Pride flag during Pride Month; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The Pride flag shall be displayed outside of City Hall from the effective date of this resolution through June 30, 2021, pursuant to YMC 1.13.020. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1 n day of June, 2021. Patricia Byers, Mayor ATTEST: Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk