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RESOLUTION NO. 136-2020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AUTHORIZING
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK 2020
WHEREAS, United Against Hate Week, which was started by the Mayor of Berkeley in
2017, is a call for seven days of local civic action by people in every Bay Area community to stop
the "hate and the implicit biases that are a threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods,
towns and cities"; and
WHEREAS, last year, the City participated in United Against Hate Week for the first time
with activities including special presentations at the November 18, 2019 Council meeting,
development of a flyer that listed contact information for helpful organizations and resources as
well as book recommendations, and a very successful community -wide potluck and candlelight
vigil at the Library; and
WHEREAS, this year's planned activities thus far include a storytime discussion for
children and parents; a movie and discussion with the Youth Advisory Committee and the
Library's Teen Advisory Board; a facilitated discussion on the New York Times' "1619 Project;"
and a speaking events with Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult and Real
American; and
WHEREAS, beyond participating in United Against Hate Week activities, City staff
throughout the organization have been working on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives for
some time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Burlingame supports United Against Hate Week and authorizes the City's participation.
DocuSigned by:
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Emily Beach, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 2nd day of November,
2020, and was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, O'BRIEN KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: Councilmembers: NONE
ABSENT: Councilmembers: NONE
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Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk