Date: October 24, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Vice Mayor Cindy Allen, Second District
Councilwoman Suely Saro, Sixth District
Councilmember Roberto Uranga, Seventh District
Subject: Resolution Recognizing International Day of Peace RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation to request the City Attorney to draft a resolution recognizing every 21st of September as the International Day of Peace in the City of Long Beach.
BACKGROUND:
Every year on September 21st, various organizations around the world observe International Day of Peace. This tradition was founded in 1981 by the United Nations, and represents a call to end war, poverty and hunger, and other issues that cause hardship.
The United Nations works to fight inequality, promote and protect human rights, and create action against climate change. These issues are universal, and designating September 21st as International Day of Peace in Long Beach creates an occasion to reexamine issues of inequality and hardship within our community and work together to find better ways to address them. It also provides an opportunity for us to reflect on what is happening internationally and encourage dialogue.
Though the month of September has passed, the City should recognize every 21st of September as World Peace Day to clearly demonstrate that in Long Beach rejects violence and is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace, prosperity, justice, and hope for everyone. Now, more than ever, is the time to publicly stand together against hate and violence, and advocate for peace and the fundamental dignity of every human life.
This matter has been reviewed by Budget Analyst Joe R. Guerrero on October 19, 2023.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This recommendation requests the City Attorney to draft a resolution recognizing every 21st of September as International Day of Peace. The requested action is anticipated to have a minimal impact on staff hours beyond the budgeted scope of duties and a minimal impact on existing City Council priorities.
STATEMENT OF URGENCY:
This item is being submitted through supplemental agenda due to the urgency and time sensitivity of this issue.
REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: October 20, 2023
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Vice Mayor Cindy Allen, Second District
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of October 24, 2023
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.03.070 [B], the City Councilmembers signing below request that the attached agenda item (due in the City Clerk Department by Friday, 12:00 Noon) be placed on the City Council agenda under New Business via the supplemental agenda.
The agenda title/recommendation for this item reads as follows:
Recommendation to request the City Attorney to draft a resolution recognizing every 21st of September as the International Day of Peace in the City of Long Beach.
Council
District
Authorizing
Councilmember
2 Cindy Allen
6 Suely Saro
7 Roberto Uranga
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