REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of June 2024 as Pride Month in the City of Santa Clara
Report
BACKGROUND
The origins of Pride Month begin in June 1969, when protestors stood their ground against police raids on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, over a period of six days. The Stonewall Uprising sparked the gay rights movement and changed the United States forever.
Pride Month is a time to honor a movement that has grown stronger and more inclusive with each year and to celebrate the generations of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) people who have fought to live openly and authentically. It is also a reminder of the work that is still needed to ensure that LGBTQIA+ people can live free from discrimination.
In June 2017, the City of Santa Clara flew the Pride rainbow flag for the first time in the City's history. In May 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 19-8705 authorizing the annual display of the Pride rainbow flag during the month of June (Attachment 2).
DISCUSSION
At the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council will proclaim June 2024 as Pride Month in the City of Santa Clara. Representatives from the Santa Clara University Office of Multicultural Learning, which includes the Rainbow Resource Center, will be present to accept the proclamation. The Rainbow Resource Center educates, empowers, and celebrates the experiences and identities of the LGBTQIA+ community at Santa Clara University.
On June 7, 2024, the City will host a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at 12 p.m. in the Santa Clara City Hall Quad Area. The flag will fly through the month as part of the City’s celebration of Pride Month.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Proclamation - Pride Month
2. Resolution 19-8705