REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of Kimberly Vernon, Miss California
Report
BACKGROUND
Kimberly Vernon of Santa Clara, was crowned Miss California 2024 at the Miss California Centennial Celebration on June 15, 2024. Previously, she had been crowned Miss Santa Clara 2023, Miss Yosemite Valley 2022, and Miss Santa Clara County 2020, 2021, and 2024. As Miss California 2024, Kimberly will be advancing to the Miss America pageant.
She is committed to the power of arts education, and her community service initiative, “Arts for All” advocates for accessible arts education. Kimberly also served as the Head Coach of the Color Guard Team at Santa Clara High School from 2018 to 2024. In the past few years, as Miss Santa Clara, Kimberly has been a part of the Santa Clara community. Through her social media campaign, Kimberly visited local Santa Clara businesses to bring awareness to all Santa Clara has to offer. She has participated in many City of Santa Clara events including the City’s Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, 4th of July All City Picnic, Concerts in the Park, Arbor and Earth Day, and the Holiday Tree Lighting. In addition, she also participated in events such as the Santa Clara Parade of Champions and the Santa Clara Schools Foundation in support of the community.
DISCUSSION
At the August 20, 2024 City Council meeting, the Mayor and City Council will recognize Kimberly Vernon for earning her recent Miss California 2024 title and her ongoing commitment and advocacy for the Santa Clara community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative 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.
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, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Commendation for Kimberly Vernon