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File #: AM No. 25-092   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/22/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/3/2025 Final action: 6/3/2025
Title: Resolution: Welcoming Resolution 2SLGBTQIA+ a. Resolution No. 1605: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Affirming Redmond as a City that Welcomes Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-Diverse Communities, and Commits to Proactive Protections for the Civil Rights, Safety, and Well-Being of All 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Welcoming Resolution, 3. Attachment B: Council Policy Proposal 0015
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Diedra Maher
425-556-2426


TITLE:
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Resolution: Welcoming Resolution 2SLGBTQIA+

a. Resolution No. 1605: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Affirming Redmond as a City that Welcomes Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-Diverse Communities, and Commits to Proactive Protections for the Civil Rights, Safety, and Well-Being of All 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals



OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Per Council Vice President's policy request, attached is a resolution that reaffirms the Council's commitment to being a Welcoming Community, specifically to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and that the Council stands with them and reaffirms their commitment to opposing hate, discrimination, bias, and bigotry.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
For Council to expand upon Welcoming Resolutions 1465, 1534, and 1521
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
As outlined in Council Policy Proposal 0015
* Other Key Facts:
N/A


OUTCOMES:
Please refer to the attached resolution



COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A


BUDGET IMPACT:

Total Cost:
N/A

Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A

Budget Offer Number:
N/A

Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected

Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A

Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A

? Additional budget details attached


COUNCIL REVIEW:

Previous Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
5/13/2025
Study Session
Provide Direction
5/27/2025
Study Session
Provide Direction

Proposed Upcoming Conta...

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