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Council adopts resolution opposing actions that dishonor the American flag; members urge staff guidance for event organizers
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution opposing actions that dishonor the American flag and discussed providing flag‑etiquette guidance to special‑event applicants.
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Sept. 24 opposing any actions that dishonor the American flag. Councilmembers said the flag represents shared American values and suggested the city encourage proper flag etiquette at public events.
Vice Mayor Manzo asked staff whether the city already follows federal flag‑code guidance, and staff replied that the U.S. Flag Code offers non‑binding etiquette guidance; the city attorney said the municipal role is limited to educational and administrative measures. Manzo proposed that staff supply event applicants with a short flag‑etiquette handout when they apply for special event permits; staff advised that updating administrative permitting practices is possible but recommended handling the procedural change outside the resolution so it could be implemented administratively and updated as needed.
Councilmember Fan West moved adoption; Mayor Winn seconded. The motion carried 5‑0. Council directed staff to publish the resolution; staff indicated they would examine administrative steps to educate event organizers if requested by the council.
