HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2024-038RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATED TO
LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH COMMEMORATIONS
WHEREAS, the City staff sought direction provided direction on the recognition of
LGBTQ Pride Month on June 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert will issue a Proclamation for Pride Month on
June 27, 2024; and
WHEREAS, each May the City staff will forward a request to recognize Pride
Month to Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for consideration for recognition in June; and
WHEREAS, the City staff included Pride Month in the City’s 2024 social media
commemorations and recommended for future social media commemorations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert knows internationally that Pride is celebrated
in June but will celebrate Pride in November due to cooler weather; and
WHEREAS, upon request for participation in the Palm Springs Pride Parade, staff
will circulate to Council members and staff. Those interested will be sent to participate in
the event and represent the City; and
WHEREAS, the City will display a banner at City Hall in November to
commemorate Pride Month and coincide with local events.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. As part of the City’s commitment to the City’s Diversity and Inclusion, the City
recognizes, values, and will proactively work to promote diversity and inclusion
within Palm Desert; and
2. The City will protect the rights and privileges of everyone in Palm Desert,
regardless of religion, race, nationality, country of birth, immigration status,
disability, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity; and
3. The City will promote actual safety, a sense of security, and equal protection of
constitutional and human rights, leading by example through equitable
treatment of all by City officials and departments.
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Resolution No. 2024-038
ADOPTED ON JUNE 27, 2024.
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MAYOR
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I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2024-038 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on June 27, 2024, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSED:
HARNIK, K ELLY, NESTANDE, AND QUINTANILLA
TRUBEE
NONE
NONE
NONE
IN WI TNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
6/28/2024 City of Palm Desert, California, on _______ _In DocuSigned by:
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ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK