Report Prepared by: Stephanie R. Dietz, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a Resolution in support of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Community.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2021-95, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, to support the black, indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) Merced Community.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or,
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Sections 200 and 1105.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Adopted FY 2021/22 Goals & Priorities, 3.a.iv. - Enhanced Community Partnerships.
DISCUSSION
On July 19, 2021, Council Member Perez provided a presentation to the City Council to adopt a resolution in support of funding a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Resource Center. As part of the presentation, a request of $75,000 was made of the City Council to fund the opening of a local BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Recourse Center. Direction was provided to staff to explore various funding options and return to the City Council with a draft Resolution.
At the October 4, 2021 City Council meeting, staff was directed to revise and bring back the proposed resolution for consideration.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2021-95