CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PAT BURNS, COUNCIL MEMBER
DATE: AUGUST 1, 2023
SUBJECT: AMENDING THE DECLARATION OF POLICY ON HUMAN DIGNITY
ISSUE STATEMENT
On November 16, 2021, the HB City Council adopted the “A Declaration of Policy About Human Dignity” of May 6, 1996 be amended and renamed “Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity”. I am requesting that the HB City Council amend this document. The November 16, 2021 amendment included significant revisions to the language of the May 1996 Declaration. I believe that it is time for amendments to be made to the November 16, 2021 Declaration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I am recommending that the City Council amend the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity through an Ad Hoc committee of three City Council members appointed by the Mayor; and, the amendments to the Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity be presented at a future City Council Meeting, October 3, 2023 to the City Council for approval of the newly amended Declaration of Policy on Human Dignity.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Not applicable