REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Discussion by the Consulate of Ireland on the historic relationship between Santa Clara and Ireland
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DISCUSSION
The Vice Consul of Ireland in San Francisco, Doireann O'Brien, will address the historic relationship between Santa Clara, its early Irish diaspora as well as recent arrivals from Ireland, and the cultural, commercial, and political exchanges which characterize and enrich the relationship between Ireland, the City of Santa Clara, together with its Sister City of Limerick.
The Global Greening Initiative, started in 2010 by Tourism Ireland, is coordinated with Ireland's consulates and embassies worldwide, and is a visual manifestation of this relationship. Last year, 690 iconic landmarks and sites in 66 countries took part in Global Greening and illuminated their buildings in green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. This year city halls in the San Ramon Valley, San Jose and sites such as the Chase Center, will be lighting up in green to join the international celebration of St. Patrick's Day, 2022.
The City of Santa Clara has explored turning exterior lighting a certain color in honor of a specific event at Santa Clara City Hall. At this time, the City of Santa Clara City Hall facility does not have the capability to turn on exterior lighting and the current equipment does not have the capability to change colors. Staff is exploring other ways, potentially using our City communication and social media outlets, to show the City's support of the Global Greening Initiative.
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.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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