REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month
Report
BACKGROUND
The Stonewall Riots in New York City on June 28, 1969 was a historic turning point that sparked the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) civil rights movement; LGBTQ pride celebrations have taken place every June in recognition of the Stonewall Riots.
On November 13, 2012, the City of Santa Clara adopted Ordinance No. 1899 to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of arbitrary discrimination, including discrimination based on age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
On May 1, 2019, Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor issued a City proclamation proclaiming the month of June 2019, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in the City of Santa Clara and encouraging the celebration of the progress made towards justice, equality, and full civic recognition for LGBTQ persons.
At the May 21, 2019 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the display of the LGBTQ Pride flag during the month of June 2019, and annually thereafter in the month of June, unless and until the resolution is rescinded.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara held the 3rd Annual LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 3, 2019.
In honor of LGBTQ Pride month, the City Council will present the LGBTQ Pride Month proclamation to Billy DeFrank Board President Gabrielle Antolovich to accept on behalf of the Billy De Frank Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
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: Genevieve Yip, Staff Analyst I
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager