In October 1978, the city council passed an anti-discrimination ordinance inclusive of gays and lesbians, one which, like many of the time, did not address the relationship status of many gays and lesbians.
The passage describes a city council ordinance in 1978 that aimed to prevent discrimination against gays and lesbians. However, this ordinance was limited in its scope, failing to specifically address the legal recognition or protection for the relationships of many gay and lesbian individuals at the time.