Agenda Item No: P.2
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 16, 2026
TO: Acting Mayor and Council
FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT: CM Minute Action Displaying the America 250 Flag
Minute Action Authorizing the Display of a Flag Commemorating the America 250 Celebration for the Month of July 2026
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Esther Beavers, (707) 428-7402
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the minute action.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
In accordance with the City of Fairfield’s “Outdoor Flag Policy,” Acting Mayor Pam Bertani seeks City Council authorization to display the American 250 flag in recognition of the American 250 celebration scheduled for July 2026. Since the flag will only be displayed during July 2026 and not on an annual basis, a resolution is not required.
DISCUSSION
July 4 is federally and city-recognized holiday for Independence Day. This year the United States is also celebrating America’s 250 th birthday, with celebrations nationwide. Acting Mayor Pam Bertani is seeking council approval to display the American 250 flag at the Fairfield Civic Center throughout July, beneath the U.S. and California flags.
The council's “Outdoor Flag Policy” (Resolution 2021-156) permits commemorative flags with council approval.
The America 250 flag is described as:
FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may elect not to display the America 250 flag.
COORDINATED WITH
N/A
STAFF CONTACT
Esther Beavers, Deputy City Clerk
(707) 428-7402
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
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