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Attachment 1
I. STATEMENT:
It is the policy of the City of Burbank to display the National flag of the United States of America, the State flag of the State of California, and the City of Burbank flag when appropriate and legally required, and to care for and maintain them in a manner showing the proper respect and honor.
The City’s Flag Display Policy for City facilities shall be in accordance with the United States Code, Chapter 1 of Title 4, commo nly referred to as the United States “Flag Code” and California Government Code, Sections 430-439, Chapter 3 “Display of Flags”.
It is also the City's policy to display the National and State flags, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, as part of the opening ceremonies at all official City functions open to the public. Procedures for the flag display are listed in this policy under Section II.
Additionally, this policy provides the procedure and timeline for public requests to utilize the Light Display at Burbank City Hall and the Ron E. Davis Administration Building, as presented in Section III.
II. PROCEDURE FOR FLAG DISPLAY:
A. Weather permitting, the National and State flags s hall be displayed each work day on the main flagstaff at City Hall, at the Veterans Memorial in McCambridge Park, on the flagpoles at each Library, Park site, Fire Station, at DeBell Golf Course, the Public Works Maintenance Yard, the Public Service Department, Burbank Reclamation Plant, Burbank Animal Shelter, and the Police Station.
1. The flags shall be also displayed in the
Council Chambers on separate flagstaffs
during all public meetings.
2. The flags may be displayed at other City
facilities at the discretion of the department
manager.
B. Each department manager shall delegate the responsibility for proper maintenance and display of the flags to a particular employee of the NO. I-26 Rev. 3
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department. The duties of raising and lowering the flags may be assigned to a custodial employee assigned to that facility or any other employee, as determined by each department manager.
C. The authority of ordering flags flown at half- staff rests with the President of the United States, the Governor of the St ate of California, and the Burbank City Council. On behalf of the City Council, the Mayor may authorize flags to be lowered to half-staff. In the Mayor's absence, the City Manager, or his designee, may authorize the lowering.
1. The flags may be displayed at half-staff upon
the death of a government official or
employee, past or present, in accordance
with recognized customs or practices
consistent with all applicable laws,
regulations, and employee contracts.
2. The flags should first be hoisted quickly to
the peak for an instant and then lowered to
the half- staff position. The flags should be
again raised to the peak before it is lowered
for the day.
3. On Memorial Day, the flags should be
displayed at half-staff until noon, then raised
to the peak for the remainder of the day.
4. The flags, when flown at half- staff, will be
flown from the time of death or the ordering
to fly flags at half- staff until the time of
interment, unless otherwise authorized by
law or Presidential direction or order.
D. No person shall violate the standard rules of flag courtesy. The rules listed below are some of the standard rules for the National flag. The State flag shall be treated with similar respect.
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1. The flags will only be flown between sunrise
and sunset, unl ess they are perpetually
flown and are properly illuminated to
produce a patriotic effect in a permanent
location.
2. During the hoisting, lowering or passing of
the flag, and during the Pledge of Allegiance,
all persons present shall face the flag, stand
at attention, and place their right
hand over their heart. Those in uniform, if
wearing a military cap or hat, shall salute.
3. The flag shall be hoisted quickly, and
lowered slowly. It shall be unfurled before
being hoisted. When authorized to be flown
at half-staff, it shall be hoisted quickly to the
top for an instant, then slowly lowered
exactly half way. When a half-staff flag is to
be lowered, it shall be hoisted to the top for
an instant, then lowered.
4. The flag shall never be displayed or stored in
such a manner as to permit it to be torn,
soiled or damaged in any manner.
5. The flag shall not be allowed to touch the
ground or floor, or to be crushed against
objects.
6. The flag should not be displayed in inclement
weather, unless in a lighted permanent
location in which it is perpetually flown.
7. When the flag is displayed flat, either
horizontally or vertically, the Union is always
uppermost and to the observer's left.
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8. When the flag is displayed flat on a platform
it shall be above and behind the speaker.
When the flag is staffed on the speakers
platform, the flag shall be on the speaker's
right.
9. When the flag is displayed hanging vertically
over the middle of a street, the
Union shall be to the north over an
east/west street, or east over a north/south
street.
10. The flag shall be hoisted before, lowered
after, and flown above all State, City, or
organization flags.
III. PROCEDURE FOR USE OF THE LIGHT DISPLAY AT BURBANK CITY HALL AND THE RON E. DAVIS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
The City of Burbank will consider public requests to use the Light Display at City Hall and the Burbank Water and Power Ron E. Davis Administration Building in recognition of important occasions, organizations, initiatives, and days of remembrance that are supported by a City Council Proclamation.
1. Public requests for the Council Proclamation and Light Display shall be submitted to the City Manager’s Office 30 days prior to the requested Council meeting date.
2. The request shall include the following information:
i. Contact Information (Name, phone number and email address) ii. Title of Proclamation
iii. A description of the occasion, event, or initiative being recognized by the Proclamation
iv. Council meeting date
v. Date(s) for l ighting ( Lighting requests cannot exceed 30 consecutive days)
vi. Colors of the lights (Choice of up to 6 colors)
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3. Staff shall present the request to the Mayor, who will decide whether to approve or deny the request.
4. Staff shall notify the requesting party of the Mayor’ s decision within 10 business days of receiving the complete request.
5. The Mayor reserves the right to deny requests, based on their sole discretion, if such requests are inconsistent with the values and goals of the City of Burbank.
6. The City Manager has the authority to utilize the Light Displays at their discretion, with the purpose of highlighting significant events, causes, or individuals.