REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Proposed Council Policy 053 - Santa Clara Convention Center and Levi's Stadium Policy for Operational Tours for Designated City/Stadium Authority Officials
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2022, the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury (Grand Jury) transmitted a letter to the City of Santa Clara along with a report entitled "Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Santa Clara City Council". The Report included discussion of operational tours of Levi's Stadium and the following recommendation (Recommendation 5a):
The City/Stadium Authority should adopt a policy and outline procedures for elected and appointed officials to conduct operational tours of the Stadium. This document should be published on the City's website to properly inform the public. This recommendation should be implemented by February 1, 2023.
On December 8, 2022, the City Council/Stadium Authority Board provided the following response regarding Recommendation 5a:
The Council/Board will implement Recommendation 5a because, contrary to Finding 5, no such protocol exists. The Council/Board finds it would benefit from a straightforward policy outlining the appropriate procedures for elected officials to conduct operational tours of all City or Authority assets, including the Stadium. The policy will be widely distributed so that all elected officials are aware of its terms, including any consequence for any violation of the policy. A defined and accessible policy of this nature would serve to reduce the possibility of unfounded accusations and the risk of unequal enforcement.
However, the City/Stadium Authority is unable to implement the Recommendation in the proposed timeframe. The City/Stadium Authority will first consider and review a policy for adoption by July 31, 2023.
Additional time beyond the stated July 31, 2023 deadline was required to allow the new City Manager and City Attorney with sufficie...
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