REPORT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, AND MARKETING COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Provide Input and Clarification on the Minutes from the Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee Meeting of March 20, 2019, and Clarify the Scope for the Proposed Consultant Services
Report
BACKGROUND
At the May 7, 2019 City Council meeting, the Council deferred the meeting minutes (Attachment 1) to the May 21, 2019 City Council meeting. Prior to the May 21, 2019 City Council meeting, staff requested the minutes be referred back to the Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee for clarification.
At the March 20, 2019 Economic Development, Communications, and Marketing Committee meeting, staff introduced the Committee Workplan. During the meeting, Mayor Gillmor provided a memo (Attachment 2) to the Committee regarding the hiring of a consultant to assist with Committee’s work in economic development, effective communication, and marketing and branding strategies. In order to properly procure these services and to ensure clarity on the scope of services, staff requests additional input.
DISCUSSION
Staff would like to seek further input and clarification from the Committee on the draft minutes and on the memo provided by Mayor Gillmor regarding the type and scope of services the Committee is seeking.
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 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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Genevieve Yip, Staff Analyst I
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Economic Development, Communications and Marketing Committee Minutes of March 20, 2019
2. March 20, 2019 Memo from Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor to Committee