RESOLUTION R2022-__
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NAPA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPLAY THE UKRAINIAN FLAG AT CITY HALL IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, the City Council adopted R2019-109 approving the Display of Flags Policy, and authorizing the display of commemorative flags as an expression of official City sentiment upon approval of a resolution by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the country of Ukraine is currently under invasion by the neighboring country of Russia, without provocation; and WHEREAS, there has been a resulting humanitarian crisis in which more than two million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their native land and countries around the world as well as international organizations have had to mobilize in order to provide relief for the growing number of refugees; and WHEREAS, the United States of America has condemned the actions by the Russian government and the Federal Government has executed a number of actions to impose sanctions and other prohibitions on Russia in response to the events in Ukraine; and WHEREAS, the City of Napa strives to be a community that recognizes all people deserve to live with dignity and respect and free from fear and violence; and WHEREAS, the City of Napa City Council wishes to express its solidarity with the people of Ukraine; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City Staff, and any information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Napa, as follows:
The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to fly the Ukrainian Flag at City Hall, in accordance with the Display of Flags Policy as a symbol of the City’s solidarity with the people of Ukraine, for up to thirty-five (35) days.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Napa at a public meeting of said City Council held on the 15th day of March 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: ________________________
Tiffany Carranza
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Michael W. Barrett
City Attorney
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