REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Annual Display of the Transgender Pride Flag from March 24 to March 31, the Official Transgender Day of Visibility
Report
BACKGROUND
On December 3, 2019, Council adopted Council Policy 7.3.30 (Display of Ceremonial and/or Commemorative Flags at City Hall). This report seeks a resolution for Council consideration and approval to fly the Transgender Pride Flag from March 24 to March 31, the official Transgender Day of Visibility.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.3.30 (Display of Ceremonial and/or Commemorative Flags at City Hall)
Administrative Policy 6.2 (Display of Flags at City Buildings)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental, organizational, or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating the significant contributions of the transgender community. First observed on March 31, 2009, TDOV highlights both the achievements and ongoing struggles of transgender and gender-expansive individuals.
On March 22, 2016, during the 6th annual TDOV, Santa Clara County became the first county in the nation to raise the Transgender Pride Flag at the Santa Clara County Government Center. This led to the flag being flown daily alongside the rainbow flag. The Transgender Pride Flag has been displayed in several notable locations, including:
* The United States Capitol, which raised the transgender Pride Flag for the first time in 2021,
* The White House, which displayed the flag for the first time on January 20, 2021,
* Various U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle, raise the flag during TDOV or Transgender Awareness Week....
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