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RESOLUTION 55A. RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THE DISPLAY OF FLAGS AT CITY FACILITIES; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DISPLAY OF THE PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL {STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 5, 6F} - City Manager's Office Councilmember Amezcua, grateful to be part of City Council that considers approval of this item. Mayor Pulido, asked that other holidays be included. City Manager Cavazos, noted that proposed policy addresses requests. Assistant to the City Manager Lawrence, indicated that current 85 (Council Agenda Item) was method to add requests. Councilmember Tinajero, noted that civil rights movements should be focus; proposed policy can be amended in the future. Councilmember Martinez, asked for equity and outreach to all interest groups; what are impacts and outcomes. Councilmember Benavides, appreciate all comments; proud that City recognizes and supports Rainbow Flag; important to have equity. City Manager Cavazos, indicated that proposed resolution would be formalizing former approval of Rainbow Flag. Councilmember Tinajero, motioned to consider item as proposed, seconded by Councilmember Amezcua. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that Harvey Milk issue has already been addressed and what is being considered is how to address future requests; staff's proposed policy is to have each flag considered separately; council committee review and recommendation may be other method of approval. Councilmember Benavides, commented that options could be supported, but concerned about inequality and for those reasons would not support motion. Mayor Pulido, proposed substitute motion to maintain the current policy already voted - the Pride Month and direct Council Committee (Legislative) draft equitable policy for other recognitions including Martin Luther King (Black History Month), Cesar Chavez, etc.; opined that Council Agenda Items (85's) is not a policy. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 APRIL 5, 2015