City Council Meeting – Council Member Items Report
To: City Council
From: Casey McKeon , Mayor
Date: May 19 , 2026
Subject: CITY -SPONSORED FLAG PROGRAM
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ISSUE STATEMENT
A city-sponsored flag program would allow residents and community groups to proudly participate in the display of the United States flag on select City-owned streetlight poles on a temporary basis and/or for holidays. Framework for the policy may include:
• City staff to install and maintain City-approved mounting hardware. • Residents can display a flag on an existing eligible pole in front of their residence.
• Communities can display flags on existing eligible poles throughout their community with collective concurrence.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct staff to develop a City-sponsored Flag Program Policy that establishes simple, uniform guidelines that honor the U.S. Flag Code, promote community pride, and maintains the safety and integrity of City infrastructure.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Not Applicable – Administrative Item