HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-078 Resolution authorizing the displaying of the Pride flag outside of City Hall through June 30, 2021RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-078
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 1st day of June, 2021.
ATTEST:
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
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
I:esolution - Pride flag display 5/19/2021 Resolution