Administrative
Report
P.2., File # 23-5665 Meeting Date: 3/14/2023
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELIZABETH HAUSE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
TITLE
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOGNIZING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH
AND THE OPTIONS AND COSTS FOR RAISING THE PRIDE FLAG IN FRONT OF CITY HALL ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2303-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the January 3, 2023 Council meeting, a referral was made to staff to prepare an item to discuss the possible adoption of a resolution declaring June as Pride Month and to consider raising the Pride flag in front of City Hall.
BACKGROUND
Pride Month is a month-long observance in celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and more (LGBTQIA+) people and the history, culture, and contributions of these people and their communities. The practice of celebrating Pride began after the 1969 Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in New York City.
At the January 3, 2023 Council meeting, a referral was made to staff to prepare an item to discuss the possible adoption of a resolution declaring June as Pride Month, which is attached here for Council’s consideration.
The referral also requested that Council be presented options for raising the Pride flag in front of City Hall. Staff has prepared the below cost estimates for Council’s consideration. Council may choose one of three options: 1) to raise the Pride flag on the existing flagpole along with the U.S. flag, 2) to install a new permanent flagpole in front of City Hall, or 3) to install one or more temporary flagpoles in front of City Hall. The possible location of the new flagpole or flagpoles can be reviewed in Exhibit B. Staff is seeking direction on which of these options, if any, Council prefers.
Option Material Cost Engineering /
Installation
Total
Flag Only $100 n/a $100
Permanent 20ft-40ft Flagpole & Flag $2,350-$5,595 $3,500-$7,000 $5,850-$12,595 Removable 20ft-40ft Flagpole & Flag $600 n/a $600
P.2., File # 23-5665 Meeting Date: 3/14/2023
Option Material Cost Engineering /
Installation
Total
Flag Only $100 n/a $100
Permanent 20ft-40ft Flagpole & Flag $2,350-$5,595 $3,500-$7,000 $5,850-$12,595 Removable 20ft-40ft Flagpole & Flag $600 n/a $600
COORDINATION
The City Manager’s office coordinated with the Public Works Department and the City Attorney’s Office on the preparation of this report and resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost associated with the adoption of the proposed resolution. The costs for raising the Pride flag in front of City Hall range from $100 to $12,595. There is currently no dedicated funding for these costs in the City’s Operating Budget.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Resolution No. CC-2303-027 Recognizing June as Pride Month Exhibit B: Flagpole Installation Locations