RES-2018-121RESOLUTION NO 2018- 121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 1.10
REGARDING THE CITY'S POLICY ON RECOGNITIONS
AND CITY PROCLAMATIONS.
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim has historically provided recognitions and
proclamations to honor important city events and exemplary individuals or to
commemorate important observances throughout the year; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to amend Policy 1.10 in order to
establish an annual recurring list of recognitions that will be approved by council each
year.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
Council Policy No. 1.10 entitled, "Recognitions and City Proclamations" is hereby
amended to create a new annual list of recurring recognitions that will be adopted each
year in order to commemorate community events and other important observances,
attached hereto Exhibit A.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Anaheim this 28th day of August, 2018, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray,
Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN: None
MA OR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
City of Anaheim
Subject: Recognitions and City Proclamations
EXHIBIT A
COUNCIL POLICY
Policy # 1.10
Adopted Date: 12/19/17*
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A. PURPOSE
Proclamations and certificates of recognition are ceremonial documents issued by the City of
Anaheim and signed by the entire City Council to honor and celebrate events, observances or
individuals in order to increase the public awareness of noteworthy causes or actions that enhance
our community. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines and criteria for properly
recognizing activities and individuals that are significant to the City of Anaheim. This policy also
provides procedures that address how to process requests for proclamations and certificates of
recognition, while defining those types of events and activities that are not eligible.
A proclamation is a ceremonial document issued by the City Council to commemorate a specific
observance (day, week, or month) for the purpose of honoring, celebrating or creating awareness of
an event, important milestone or an exemplary individual in Anaheim. A certificate of recognition is
also a ceremonial document issued by the City Council to Anaheim individuals, businesses, or
organizations recognizing group achievements and/or milestones that are significant to the Anaheim
community.
B. CRITERIA
In order to qualify for recognition by either proclamation or certificate of recognition from the City
of Anaheim, the following criteria have been established:
Proclamations or certificates of recognition must relate specifically to an interest of the residents of
the City of Anaheim and have a nexus to events or achievements occurring within the City of
Anaheim;
Proclamations and certificates of recognition may be adopted to recognize the achievements of
individuals or groups with an Anaheim connection or to support and recognize the philanthropic
works of those local individuals or groups;
Proclamations and certificates of recognition may be adopted for annual observances that raise
public awareness on important initiatives that are of interest to the Anaheim community.
Proclamations or certificates of recognition will not be issued for:
• Matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs, or individual convictions;
• Political Campaigns of any kind;
• Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the City of Anaheim;
• Events contrary to City policies or any applicable law or regulation;
• Campaigns intended for profit-making purposes;
• Attempts to influence government policy,
• Certain holidays that don't require independent recognition (Independence Day, Thanksgiving,
etc.).
City of Anaheim
Subject: Recognitions and City Proclamations
COUNCIL POLICY
Policy # 1.10
Adopted Date: 12/19/17*
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C. PROCEDURES
City Council members may request a proclamation or certificate of recognition to be placed on a
future agenda per council policy 1.6 as long as it meets the criteria set forth in this policy. The
proclamation or certificate of recognition will not be signed or scheduled for distribution until it is
formally approved by the City Council. City staff may also initiate placing a proclamation or
certificate of recognition on a council agenda for consideration.
Anaheim citizens and organizations can also request proclamations or certificates of recognition
directly through the City Council Office. Requests must be transmitted to the city at least a month in
advance of the desired completion date. All outside requests shall include either a sample
proclamation to be used as a guide or shall provide sufficient information to assist the City Council
Office in preparing the proclamation. It is important to note that these requests will be forwarded to
the City Council for their consideration and approval and does not guarantee that a request will be
approved by the City Council.
By default, all approved proclamations and certificates of recognition will be provided to an
individual or organization either at an event, via the mail, or during the "Acceptance of Other
Recognitions" portion of a City Council Meeting. The Mayor shall approve special requests to
provide a proclamation or certificate of recognition via formal presentation during a City Council
meeting.
D. LIST OF ANNUAL RECURRING RECOGNITIONS
The City Council shall establish a list of annual recurring recognitions that will be approved each
December. Each observance that is included on the list must meet the criteria as established by this
policy. At the conclusion of each year, staff will provide a draft list to council for their approval
and attempt to include other appropriate proclamations and recognitions that were approved
throughout the year.
Recognitions that are pre -approved via the annual list will not require separate council action in
order to gather signatures and prepare for distribution. However, staff will not prepare a
proclamation or seek council signatures unless there is a local entity or individual that has expressed
an interest in receiving the recognition. These requests must be received by city staff no later than
two weeks prior to the appropriate council meeting or recognition event.
City Council members may utilize other methods to acknowledge outstanding achievement or key
milestones within the community without seeking formal council approval. Individual council
members may provide a certificate of recognition to an individual or organization with their own
signature only. Further, council members can provide personalized letters to individuals and
organizations on their city letterhead. Both of these alternatives allow City Council Members to
expeditiously recognize individuals and groups, as opposed to the more formal requirements of
proclamations and certificates of recognition that are signed by the entire City Council.
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, LINDA ANDAL, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2018-121 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 28th day of August 2018 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes,
Kring, and Faessel
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 29th day of August, 2018.
(SEAL)