CC - Item 4C - Adding Fire Prevention Month Proclamation to the List of Approved List of ProclamationsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER 0A -
DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
SUBJECT: ADDING FIRE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION TO THE
APPROVED LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
SUMMARY
City staff is requesting to add Fire Prevention Month to the list of approved proclamations. Per
the approved procedures by the City Council in 2021, any proclamations not listed will be
presented to the City Council for approval before officially declaring the proclamation at a
subsequent meeting.
DISCUSSION
Proclamations are ceremonial documents to honor an individual or organization, celebrate or
create awareness or commemorate a particular day, month, or year. Proclamations are designated
by a specific event and date. On June 14, 2021, the City Council approved a new procedure to
issue any future proclamations:
• Proclamations on the list of Approved Proclamations will be automatically agendized
under Presentations without City Council discussion.
• New proclamation requests not listed on the approved list of proclamations will be
agendized for discussion and City Council direction. If approved, the new proclamation
will be agendized and presented at the next City Council meeting and added to the
approved list of proclamations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council discuss and approve adding the Fire Prevention Month Proclamation to the
list of Approved Proclamations.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
AGENDA ITEM 4.0
City Council Meeting
September 27, 2022
Page 2 of 2
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared and submitted by:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Attachment A: Fire Prevention Month Proclamation
Attachment B: 2022 Approved List of Proclamations
Attachment A
Fire Prevention Month Proclamation
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS the Los Angeles County Fire Department is committed to ensuring the
safety and security of all those living in and visiting our state; and
WHEREAS fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and
homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and
WHEREAS roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in which no
smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms were present; and
WHEREAS working smoke alarms cut the chance of life-threatening injuries in a
reported fire in half; and
WHEREAS Rosemead residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape
plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire;
and
WHEREAS the Los Angeles County Fire Department are first responders who are
dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries
through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS Rosemead residents are encouraged to follow public education measures
and to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in
their homes; and
WHEREAS this year is the 100`h Anniversary of Fire Prevention Month and the 2022
Fire Prevention Month theme is "Fire Won't Wait. Plan Your Escape."
serves to remind us of all of the simple actions we can take to stay safe
from fire during Fire Prevention Month and year-round.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rosemead City Council does hereby
proclaim the Month of October 2022, as Fire Prevention Month.
Attachment B
2022 Approved List of Proclamations
2022 List of Proclamations
February
American Red Cross Month
DMV/Donate Life California Month
Earthquake Preparedness Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Month
May 1-7
Municipal Clerks Week
May 15-21
National Public Works Week
Pride Month
Parks and Recreation Month
Aug 2
National Night Out
National Preparedness Month
Sept 27
Sept 15 —
Oct 15
National Voter Registration Day
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Domestic Violence Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Crime Prevention Month
Oct 23-31
Red Ribbon Week
11/26
November
Small Business Saturday