REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month
Report
BACKGROUND
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and to recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on our nation’s history.
On June 28, 1969, patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals were commonly subjected. The Stonewall riots mark the beginning of the LBGT civil rights movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices and paved the way forward towards equality for all. Over the years, the movement continues to evolve toward inclusion with LGBTQIA+ pride celebrations continuing to take place every June in recognition of the Stonewall riots.
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 a resolution authorizing the annual display of the Pride rainbow flag during the month of June, unless and until the resolution is rescinded.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor has issued a City proclamation proclaiming the month of June 2022 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in the City of Santa Clara and encouraging the celebration of the progress made towards justice, equality, and full civic recognition for LGBTQIA+ persons.
In honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, the City Council raised the LGBTQIA+ Pride rainbow flag over Santa Clara City Hall on June 3, 2022. The rainbow flag will fly over Santa Clara City Hall through the end of the month as part of the City’s commemoration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information 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: Melissa Lee, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager