HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 104-22 approving the flying of the Pride FlagRESOLUTION NO. 104-22
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE FLYING OF THE RAINBOW PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL THROUGHOUT THE
MONTH OF JUNE AS RECOGNITION OF JUNE AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS (LGBTQ+) PRIDE MONTH IN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
Plus (LGBTQ+) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people in
the community; and
WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, employees, and business owners within the City
of Morro Bay who contribute to the enrichment of our City are part of the LGBTQ+ community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay strives to be a place where all residents and visitors feel
accepted and welcome; and
WHEREAS, the Rainbow Flag, also known as the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag or Gay Pride Flag, has
been used since the 1970s as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and social movements; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the City Council of the City of Morro Bay declared the month of
June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride month symbolizing the City's
celebration of diversity and 'support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Plus
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has this date adopted a Flagpole Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Morro Bay wishes to establish the Rainbow Pride Flag as
a commemorative flag of the City of Morro Bay in accordance with the Flagpole Policy to communicate
its support for diversity, inclusivity, equality, and respect in our City; and
WHEREAS, flying the City's Rainbow Pride Flag during the month of June further symbolizes
Morro Bay's official recognition of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month and reflects the City of Morro Bay's
viewpoint, and symbolizes the City's celebration of diversity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Morro Bay, California does
hereby find, determine and approve as follows:
Section 1. Approving the flying of the Rainbow Pride Flag at City Hall throughout the month of
June.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 22"d day of November 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
RECUSE
ATTEST:
Headding, Addis, Barton, Ford
None
Heller
None
None
D`AKA SWANSON, City Clerk
JOHN H�DUING,