RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
TO ESTABLISH A POLICY ON FLAGS ON CITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino desires to establish clear and consistent guidelines for the display of the flag of the United States of America, the California State flag, and the Cupertino City flag; and
WHEREAS, the City also seeks to define the protocols for the display of ceremonial and commemorative flags at designated locations, including the Cupertino Civic Center, the Cupertino Service Center, and the Memorial Park Veterans Monument; and
WHEREAS, the City adheres to the standards set forth in the Federal “Our Flag” publication, the U.S. Flag Code (4 U.S.C. Title 4), and the State of California Government Code Sections 430 and 437; and
WHEREAS, this 2026 Flag Policy is intended to replace and repeal the previous 2023 Commemorative Flag administrative policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby Adopt a new Policy on Flags on City Property to establish clear, consistent, and legally compliant guidelines governing the display of flags on City property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 7th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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SIGNED:
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Kitty Moore, Mayor
City of Cupertino
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ATTEST:
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Lauren Sapudar, City Clerk
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