Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Approval of Proclamations.
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From: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Ashton R. Arocho, City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Approve the following proclamations:
A. Community Action Partnership - 60th Anniversary Gala
B. National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29, 2025
C. Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2025
D. DMV Donate Life Month - April 2025
E. Fair Housing Month - April 2025
F. Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2025
G. Black April - April 30th
H. 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week - May 4, 2025 through May 10, 2025
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BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted a Recognition and Proclamation Policy at its regular meeting on September 14, 2022 (Attachment 1). In accordance with the policy, all proclamations must be presented to the City Council to approve under the Consent Calendar.
The following proclamations are being requested:
A. Community Action Partnership - 60th Anniversary Gala
B. National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29, 2025
C. Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2025
D. DMV Donate Life Month - April 2025
E. Fair Housing Month - April 2025
F. Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2025
G. Black April - April 30th
H. 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week - May 4, 2025 through May 10, 2025
Proclamation requests are received through the Office of the City Council or the Office of the City Clerk and are placed on the agenda for consideration by the City Council. Proclamations are not statements of policy or individual viewpoints, support, or affiliation; and recognition is from the City Council as a body. The City Council reserves the right to approve or deny a request.
Upon approval, staff will process the proclamation and coordinate presentation or distribution of the proclamation. Per the policy, if approved, the proclamation will be presented at the event, when applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is a minimal fiscal impact related to this item. Costs related to custom supplies such as proclamations, certificates, and frames have been purchased and funds were appropriated in the adopted budget.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed as to form.
CONCLUSION
Consider and approve the attached proclamations.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Council Policy for Recognition
2. Community Action Partnership - 60th Anniversary Gala
3. National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29, 2025
4. Child Abuse Prevention Month - April 2025
5. DMV Donate Life Month - April 2025
6. Fair Housing Month - April 2025
7. Sexual Assault Awareness Month - April 2025
8. Black April - April 30th
9. 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week - May 4, 2025 through May 10, 2025
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager