REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim September 16, 2023, as Mahsa Amini Day
Report
BACKGROUND
On September 16, 2022, in Iran, Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died in police custody after having been arrested on the basis of inadequate head covering. The City of Santa Clara received requests from several Santa Clara residents and community members to name September 16, 2023 as Mahsa Amini Day.
On November 13, 2012, the City of Santa Clara adopted Ordinance No. 1899 to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. The City of Santa Clara recognizes Mahsa Amini Day as a tribute to Mahsa Amini’s courage and the countless women around the world who have suffered gender injustice and continue to advocate for their fundamental human rights and freedom.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara will officially proclaim September 16, 2023, as Mahsa Amini Day.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational 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 for preparing this report.
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: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, Mayor and Council Office
Approved by: Jōvan D. Grogan, City Manager