INFORMATIONAL REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Continue the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2030 to reinstate the International Exchange Commission, and amend the powers, functions, and duties of the Cultural Commission - Continued to August 17, 2021
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
At the April 6, 2021 Council and Authorities Concurrent meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 2030 was introduced for the purpose of publication.
Staff requested this item be continued from the April 20, 2021 Council meeting to the May 25, 2021 Council meeting to fully address the questions posed and discussion that occurred at the April 6, 2021 Council meeting. The questions and discussion included:
• What does the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association Grant cover?
• Why do we list $4,200 for official travel to one sister city for two representatives when we note a recent trip for one cost $4,126.69?
• Can the funds remain in the Mayor and Council office budget rather than with the International Exchange Commission?
• General discussion about the estimated budget also took place.
For agenda management purposes, staff is requesting this item be continued to the August 17, 2021 Council meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
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 .
A summary of proposed Ordinance No. 2030 was published to the Santa Clara Weekly April 14, 2021, and copies were posted in three public places and made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Continue the adoption of Ordinance No. 2030 to reinstate the International Exchange Commission, and amend the powers, functions, and duties of the Cultural Commission to August 17, 2021.
Staff
Reviewed by: Robyn Sahid, Assistant to the City Manager
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager