REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Santa Clara Lions 11U Team for Winning the Pacific Northwest Championship Division 1 Title
Report
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Lions Youth Football and Cheer Club was founded in 1960. Together with dedicated coaches, the Lions Football Program has provided the opportunity for youth in the community to play tackle football and learn the skills required to compete in the game. The Santa Clara Lions Youth Football and Cheer Club Lions 11U team for 11-year-old youth is called the Wildcats.
The Wildcats earned their spot in the playoffs after winning the Pacific Northwest Region championship game in triple over-time. This was the first time the league offered a national championship game for 11-year-olds. With a winning record of 9 and 2, the Santa Clara Wildcats 11U team went to Orlando, Florida to compete for the 2022 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer & Dance Championship on Dec. 3-10, 2022. The Santa Clara Lions 11U team represented Santa Clara and played exceptionally well but did not win the National Championship.
DISCUSSION
The City Council will present certificates of recognition to the members of the Santa Clara Lions 11U team on January 10, 2022 for winning the Pacific Northwest Championship Division 1 Title and for advancing to the Pop Warner National Championship.
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 fiscal impact to the City other than administrative staff time.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated by the Mayor and Council Offices.
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 Offices
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager, City Manager’s Office