Westminster City Council
SUBJECT
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Approval of Proclamations.
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From: Christine Cordon, City Manager
Requested by: Administration
Prepared by: Tanya Ramirez, Interim Assistant City Clerk
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommendation
Consider and approve the following proclamations:
A. Black April - April 30, 2026
B. Public Service Recognition Week - May 3-9, 2026
C. National Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026
D. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026
E. Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2026
F. Older Americans Month - May 2026
G. Drowning Prevention and Awareness Season - May-August 2026
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BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted a Recognition and Proclamation Policy at its regular meeting of 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. Black April - April 30, 2026
B. Public Service Recognition Week - May 3-9, 2026
C. National Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026
D. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026
E. Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2026
F. Older Americans Month - May 2026
G. Drowning Prevention and Awareness Season - May-August 2026 (requested by Orange County Fire Authority)
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; 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 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. Black April - April 30, 2026
3. Public Service Recognition Week - May 3-9, 2026
4. National Public Works Week - May 17-23, 2026
5. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - May 2026
6. Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2026
7. Older Americans Month - May 2026
8. Drowning Prevention and Awareness Season - May-August 2026
REVIEWED BY
Erin Backs, Finance Director
City Attorney’s Office
Christine Cordon, City Manager