CC Resolution 13062 - Water Tower Lighting Policy Updates RESOLUTION NO. 13062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AUTHORIZING UPDATES TO THE WATER TOWER LIGHTING POLICY
TO REMOVE COLUMBUS DAY, ADD INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY, AND
ESTABLISH BLUE, GREEN & BROWN AS THE COLOR THEME FOR
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
WHEREAS, the lighting of the City of Campbell's Water Tower (Water Tower) helps the
City of Campbell (City) raise awareness of national holidays and special events, and
fosters a stronger sense of community for Campbell residents; and
WHEREAS, the Water Tower Lighting policy provides that the Water Tower "may be
illuminated for federal holidays and events recognized by the City as determined by the
City Council..." and
WHEREAS, the policy also lists the federal holidays, annual events and color themes
currently recognized by the City, which "...can be amended by the City Council as
needed..." and
WHEREAS, since 2021, the second Monday in October has been federally recognized
as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" alongside Columbus Day, which has historically been
observed on the same day; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation recognizing
Native American history and culture and declaring the second Monday in October, as
Indigenous Peoples' Day; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2022, President Biden again signed a proclamation
recognizing Native American history and culture and declaring the second Monday in
October as Indigenous Peoples' Day; and
WHEREAS, President Biden has encouraged the nation to recognize "the sovereignty,
resilience, and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world...";
and
WHEREAS, adding Indigenous Peoples' Day to the Water Tower Lighting policy and the
lighting schedule and removing Columbus Day from the Water Tower Lighting policy and
lighting schedule are appropriate ways for the City to recognize and honor Native
American history and culture; and
WHEREAS, using the color theme of blue (representing the sky), green (representing the
trees) and brown (representing the land) is a way for the City to further recognize and
honor Native American history;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Campbell
does hereby direct staff to update City Council Policy 1.29 to replace Columbus Day with
Indigenous Peoples' Day; provide the Water Tower be lit in observance of Indigenous
Peoples' Day every year on the second Monday in October; and, provide the color theme
for Indigenous Peoples' Day as "Blue, Green & Brown."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Lopez, Scozzola, Furtado, Landry
NOES: Councilmembers: Bybee
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
APPROVED:
Anne Bybee, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Andrea Sa ers, City Clerk
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