City of Coos Bay City Council Meeting Tuesday July 5, 2022 - 7:00 PM in City Hall ~ Council Discussing Moratorium on Flag Policy

CITY OF COOS BAY CITY COUNCIL

Agenda Staff Report

MEETING DATE
July 5, 2022 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 4.

TO: Mayor Benetti and City Councilors

FROM: Rodger Craddock, City Manager

THROUGH:
ISSUE:Discussion Regarding the Council Flag Policy

SUMMARY:

In September 2021, the Council adopted a Council Flag Policy. Mayor Benetti has requested the Council consider placing a moratorium on the policy in order to further analyze the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Harold Shurtleff v. City of Boston case.

ACTION REQUESTED:

If it pleases Council, approve a 90-day moratorium on the Council Flag Policy to allow the City Attorney to further analyze recent related court cases and to provide the Council legal advice and options.

BACKGROUND:

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:

None at this time.

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