TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Nicole Tibbet, Community Engagement Manager
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 10, 2025, AS THE
NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)
STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Engaged and Connected Residents
BACKGROUND
At the July 25, 2025, City Council meeting, the City Council made a request for a future agenda item to proclaim October 10, 2025, as the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in line with a similar proclamation adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last year.
The intent is to honor the rich cultural influence that Taiwan and residents of Taiwanese descent have on our City and region.
DISCUSSION
The National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), which is also known as the Double Tenth Day, holds great significance, marking the commemoration of the founding of the Republic of China on October 10, 1911 which was later formalized in January of 1912.
FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
None.
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.
RECOMMENDATION
Per the City Council’s request, staff recommends the Council proclaim October 10, 2025, as the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan). If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to proclaim October 10, 2025, as the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan).”
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation for the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)