REPORT TO GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Referral to Discuss Possible Revisions to the Placement of Public Presentations on the City Council Meeting Agenda
Report
BACKGROUND
At the February 6, 2024 City Council meeting, Councilmember Kevin Park requested consideration for changing where public presentations appears on the agenda, including the process involved. Staff has brought forth this item as it was referred to the Governance and Ethics Committee for review.
As a note, this item was included in the list of Council referral items presented to the City Council at the City Council Priority Setting sessions held on March 25, 2024 and April 3, 2024 The City Council deliberated on the many projects and initiatives presented and did not prioritize this item as one for further action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City Manager’s Office and the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Committee agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Take such action as the Committee deems appropriate.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager