REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Honorary Mayor for Ceremonial Purposes Only on August 30, 2023 and Presentation of Key to the City of Santa Clara (Ceremonial Vote)
Report
BACKGROUND
The internationally acclaimed American singer-songwriter, actress and business entrepreneur Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has had a tremendous cultural impact as one of the most influential pop culture figures, attaining wide success with the R&B group Destiny's Child prior to breaking out on her own as a solo artist.
Beyoncé will be performing at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on August 30, 2023, as part of the Renaissance World Tour. Beginning with the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, Santa Clara and Levi’s ® Stadium have been honored to host Beyonce on four occasions over two tours, including “The Formation Tour” in 2016, followed by “On the Run II Tour” with her husband Jay-Z in 2018.
Beyoncé, also known as “Queen Bey” has sold over 200 million records worldwide as one of world's best-selling artists of all time with seven studio albums, five live albums, and three compilation albums, and holds the record as the first woman to have 20 Top-10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She has won the most Grammy Awards in history for any artist with 32 Grammy Awards, and in addition her accolades include 26 MTV Video Music Awards, 24 NAACP Image Awards, 35 BET Awards, and 17 Soul Train Music Awards, all of which are more than any other artist in the music industry.
In addition to her accomplishments as an artist, Beyoncé is well-known for her philanthropic efforts and she has exemplified her profound dedication to numerous charitable causes. Beyoncé co-founded Survivor Foundation to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, co-founded Chime for Change, a platform designed to empower women and girls through education, health and justice, and her nonprofit BeyGOOD directs her efforts towards economic equity by championing marginalized and under-resourced programs.
Discover Santa Clara,® the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) has shared ideas and interest with the City for the opportunity to commemorate the tour, which benefits the City of Santa Clara and showcases the City’s support for the arts and entertainment.
Several other jurisdictions hosting the Renaissance World Tour have also celebrated Beyoncé’s many accomplishments including: Atlanta, Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota, and the state of Maryland.
By designating August 30 as a day in Santa Clara to honor Beyoncé and the Renaissance World Tour, we aim to celebrate and recognize Beyoncé’s significant contributions as an artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. The City of Santa Clara will proclaim Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as honorary Mayor on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 and present her with a key to the City of Santa Clara in recognition and appreciation for her service to communities and people throughout the world.
DISCUSSION
At the August 29, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council will proclaim Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter as Honorary Mayor for ceremonial purposes on August 30, 2023 and confer a key to the City of Santa Clara.
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 to the City other than staff time.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City Manager’s Office and 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 <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, Mayor and Council Office
Approved by: Jōvan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Beyonce Proclamation