City of Santa Clara - File #: 20-937

• File #: 20-937
• Version: 1
• Type: Special Order of Business
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/23/2020
• In control: City Council and Authorities Concurrent
• On agenda: 9/29/2020
• Title: Recognize October 3, 2020 as National Day of Korea

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/29/2020	1	City Council and Authorities Concurrent	Approved	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT

Title

Recognize October 3, 2020 as National Day of Korea

Report

BACKGROUND

National Day of Korea, also known as National Foundation Day, is a holiday celebrated by Koreans in honor of the founding of the first Korean State of Gojoseon in 2333 B.C.E. and is widely regarded as the founding of the Korean people. National Day of Korea was traditionally observed on the 3^rd day of 10^th month of the lunar calendar; however, it has been celebrated annually on October 3^rd of the solar Gregorian calendar since 1949.

DISCUSSION

The City of Santa Clara is proud to have a large Korean population and to have established a Friendship City relationship with the City of Icheon, Republic of Korea in July of 2019. The members of the Korean community are vibrant and valuable members of Santa Clara community, who bring their rich history, cultural diversity, and significant contributions to our City.

At the September 29, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council will recognize October 3, 2020 as National Day of Korea with a Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition (attached) in honor of this auspicious occasion.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council; 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.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Public contact was made by posting the Council 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>.

Staff

Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council

Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition