HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 083-2017RESOLUTION NO.83.2017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF BURLINGAME'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND
INCLUSION
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame wants to assure its residents and visitors that
Burlingame is a community that celebrates diversity and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, Burlingame is a safe place for everyone, including vulnerable communities,
regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
socioeconomic status, immigration status, or country of origin; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame does not tolerate any prejudice, racism, bigotry,
hatred, bullying, or violence towards any groups within our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame rejects any attempt to intimidate, threaten, or
otherwise marginalize members of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City values all residents regardless of where they are from, whom they
love, how they worship, how they look, their abilities, or how they vote; and
WHEREAS, the City of Burlingame encourages all of its residents and visitors to
celebrate each other's differences and learn from one another.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Burlingame
affirms its commitment to promoting and nurturing a diverse, supportive, inclusive, and
protective community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Burlingame makes the
following statements in furtherance of the intent of this resolution:
1. The City recognizes, values, and proactively works to promote diversity and inclusion
within Burlingame.
2. The City honors the rights of everyone in Burlingame, regardless of religion, race,
nationality, country of birth, immigration status, disability, gender, sexual orientation,
or gender identity.
3. The City does not tolerate discrimination, hate crimes, harassment, or assault.
4. The City rejects prejudice and bigotry in all forms, including, but not limited to,
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, racism, nativism, misogyny, and homophobia.
5. The City promotes safety, a sense of security, and equal protection of constitutional
and human rights. (_�? r
Mayor Ricardo Ortiz
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd day
of July, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH. BROWNRIGG. COLSON. KEIGHRAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:ORTIZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:NONE
City Clerk