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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONG BEACH RECOGNIZING EVERY 22ND OF
MAY AS HARVEY MILK DAY IN LONG BEACH ;
RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE AS LGBTQ+ PRIDE
MONTH IN LONG BEACH ; RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF
THE ANNUAL LONG BEACH LGBTQ+ PRIDE EVENT AS
“LONG BEACH LGBTQ+ PRIDE WEEK ”; DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ANNUALLY RAISE THE LGBTQ+
PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG AT LONG BEACH CITY CIVIC
PLAZA, AND LIGHT CITY ASSETS FOR CERTAIN
OCCURANCES, AS SPECIFIED ; AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION RES -17-0055, WHICH PREVIOUSLY
DECLARED THE THIRD WEEK OF MAY IN THE CITY OF
LONG BEACH AS LONG BEACH LGBTQ+ PRIDE WEEK
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach recognizes the historical significance of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) community and the importance of commemorating their contributions, accomplishments, struggles, resilience, and achievements locally, nationally, and worldwide; and WHEREAS, in the United States' the LGBTQ+ rights movement finds its roots in significant events such as the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969, which marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Long Beach has a vibrant LGBTQ+ community and a rich history of LGBTQ+ pride, activism, and advocacy, exemplifying a spirit of acceptance and celebration and it is essential for the City of Long Beach to acknowledge the historical milestones and ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community, while fostering an RES-23-0093
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
environment of support, understanding, and equality for all residents; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 1999, then US President Bill Clinton declared June 1999 as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. In 2011, then President Barack Obama expanded the proclamation to the whole LGBT community . In 2021, President Joe Biden declared June 1st through June 30th as "National LGBTQ+ Pride Month"; and WHEREAS, Pride Month is a worldwide celebration that commemorates the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and promotes acceptance, inclusivity, and equality for all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity; and WHEREAS, since 2009, the governor of California has declared every May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day; and
WHEREAS, Harvey Milk was a visionary leader, an activist, and the first openly gay elected official in California; and
WHEREAS, Harvey Milk’s unwavering dedication to equality and social justice continues to inspire generations of individuals, and his legacy serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day, our City can honor his contributions and provide an opportunity for education, remembrance, and celebration of diversity; and
WHEREAS, t he first known Pride flag debuted at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. Gilbert Baker, a friend , gay activist and City Supervisor Harvey Milk, sewed the flag to symbolize the value and dignity of the gay community; and
WHEREAS, the original Pride flag contained eight stripes, each a separate color of the rainbow plus hot pink. They colored represented sex, life, healing, sunlight, nature, magic and art, serenity, and spirit. While there have been several variations of the Pride flag. In 2019, a version was debuted that included the iconic six rainbow stripes: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet, as well as the colors from the Transgender Pride Flag, light blue, pink and white stripes, to embrace the transgender community; and
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
WHEREAS, m ost recently, the Progress Pride Flag was created by artist Daniel Quasar as a combination and reimaging of the original Pride Flag. The Progress Pride Flag’s black and brown stripes represent margi nalized LBGTQ+ communities of color, community members lost to HIV/AIDS, and those currently living with HIV/AIDS. The new flag colors are in a chevron shape to represent a need for forward movement. The Progress Pride Flag celebrates the diversity of the LBGTQ+ community and calls for a more inclusive society; and
WHEREAS, c urrent Administrative Regulation 8 -18 (“Display of National, State, and Other Flags”) (AR8 -18) reflects the original Pride flag. Changes to the list of Special Flags in Attachment “A” of AR8-18 requires City Council approval. On June 6, 2023 directed the City Manager to update AR8-18 with the Progress Pride Flag shows the City’s support of all members of the LBGTQ+ community, including those members who are transgender, nonbinary, margin alized communities of color, members lost to HIV/AIDS, and those currently living with HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the recognition of Harvey Milk Day and LGBTQ+ Pride Month the City Council directs the City Manager to annually raise the LGBTQ+ Progress Pride Flag (Progress Pride Flag) at Long Beach Civic Plaza and light City assets for certain occurrences, as specified, recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and their rights; and
WHEREAS, RES-17-0055 previously declared the third week of May in the City “Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week” to correspond with the annual event hosted by Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Price, Inc. which previously occurred on the third weekend of May prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, t he annual local LGBTQ+ Pride even t no long occurs consistently on the 3rd weekend in May. Instead, this action declares June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, along with acknowledging Harvey Milk on May 22nd. To show continued support for Long Beach’s local Pride event, hosted by Long Beach Pride, t his action also requires that the week prior to the annual Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride event be proclaimed
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
“Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week” , and the Progress Pride Flag is flown and that City assets are lit with rainbow colors; and
WHEREAS, by recognizing LGBTQ+ Pride Month, in the City of Long Beach, it showcases our commitment to fostering an environment that values diversity, supports LGBTQ+ individuals, and promotes understanding and respect within our community; and WHEREAS, recognition of Harvey Milk Day and LGBTQ+ Pride Month by the City of Long Beach sends a powerful message of inclusivity, equality, and support to our LGBTQ+ residents, employees, and visitors . It acknowledges the contributions the LGBTQ+ community has made to the City and demonstrates our City's dedication to fostering a welcoming and accepting environment for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Long Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1. The City Council here by recognizes Ma y 22 nd in the City of Long Beach as Harvey Milk Day to honor and observe the contributions of Harvey Milk to the LGBTQ+ community, to promote public awareness, and to celebrate Milk’s achievements to be regarded as a Day of Celebration in Long Beach this year and every year thereafter.
Section 2. The City Council hereby recognizes the month of June in the City of Long Beach as LGBTQ+ Pride Month to recognize the historical significance of the LGBTQ+ community and the import ance of commemorating their contributions, accomplishments, struggles, resilience, and achievements locally, nationally, and worldwide, which shall be regarded as a Month of Celebration in Long Beach this year and every year thereafter. Further, the City Council hereby recognizes the week of the annual Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride event as “Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week” , this year and every year thereafter.
Section 3. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager to fly the Progress Pride Flag at the Long Beach Civic Center Plaza, and that City assets are lit with rainbow colors, on the following days and occurrences: (1) on or before May 22nd in
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DAWN MCINTOSH, City Attorney
411 W. Ocean Boulevard, 9th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90802
recognition of Harvey Milk Day through June 30 th; (2) during the week of the annual Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride event organized by Long Beach Pride; and (3) to demonstrate support for any other important occurrences for the LGBTQ+ community and their rights, including, but not limited to, court decisions, passage or repeal of laws pertaining to LGBTQ+ rights. This policy is intended to apply absent a conflicting State or Federal holiday or period of remembrance (e.g. Memorial Day, Juneteenth) or a national or intentional movement or major event; and with exception for significant events , as approved by the City Manager; and
Section 4. The City Council here repeals Resolution RES-17-0055, which previously recognized the third week in May in the City of Long Beach as Long Beach LGBTQ+ Pride Week.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting this resolution. ///
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28 I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Long Beach at its meeting of _____ Ju_n_e_20 ____ , 2023 , by the following vote:
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