REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim August 24, 2023 as Ukrainian Independence Day
Report
BACKGROUND
32 years ago on August 24, 1991, the Parliament of Ukraine declared itself an independent, sovereign, and democratic Ukrainian state. Ukrainian Independence Day celebrates this self-determination.
Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans continue to make rich contributions to the cultural fabric of the Bay Area, including in the City of Santa Clara. Over 114,000 people from Ukraine live in California, including 100,000 people in the area between the Sacramento Delta and the coast of Monterey.
The City of Santa Clara recognizes Ukrainian Independence Day to affirm the City's continued support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara will officially proclaim August 24, 2023 as Ukrainian Independence Day. Representatives from the Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA) will be present to accept the proclamation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational 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 other than staff time for preparing this report.
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
or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, Mayor and Council Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation for Ukrainia...
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