RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-17 THAT ESTABLISHED A POLICY TO
PREVENT CITY-FUNDED TRAVEL TO SPECIFIC STATES
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond has demonstrated a commitment to human rights and equal protection for all communities including the legal rights of women, immigrants, and LGBTIQQ people; and
WHEREAS, the City Richmond has been outspoken in advocating for the legal rights of LGBTQ people. The City is home to a diverse community of residents, including many residents identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; and
WHEREAS, one of the City of Richmond’s core values is focused on respect and support for people. The City recognizes and celebrates the diversity of the community by treating all individuals with respect for their personal dignity, as well as providing a wide array of specialized services; and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-17 which established a policy prohibiting any city agency, department, board, or commission from requiring any city employees, officers, or members to travel to a state that was identified by the Attorney General and listed on the Attorney General’s website under California Government Code section 11139.8 as discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 92-17 is specifically tied to Assembly Bill (AB) 1887 which was codified as California Government Code section 11139.8; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023, Governor Newson signed California Senate Bill (SB) 447 into law, which repealed the travel ban established by Government Code section 11139.8 and replaced it with an advertising campaign targeting the banned states that promotes acceptance and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community; and
WHEREAS, the California statutory foundation for Resolution 92-17, including the list of travel restricted states developed and maintained by the Attorney General on his website as authorized by Government Code section 11139.8, have been repealed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richmond that Resolution No. 92-17 is hereby rescinded.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a meeting held on by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney