REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by Brian Doyle, to Place an Agenda Item at a Future Council Meeting to Consider an Explanation by Councilmember Hardy and Chahal as to Non-Compliance with FPPC Law and Regulations, City of Santa Clara Lobbyist Ordinance and Council Policy 050
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Council Policy 030 - Adding an Item on the Agenda (Attachment 1) sets forth the procedure for written petitions. Any member of the public may submit a written request raising any issue or item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Per the policy, the written request will be submitted on the agenda, in the form substantially provided by the requestor, without any staff analysis, including fiscal review, legal review and policy review. If a simple majority of the City Council supports further study of the request, then a full staff analysis shall be prepared within thirty (30) days, unless otherwise directed by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk's Office received a Written Petition on May 26, 2022 Brian Doyle, (Attachment 2) requesting to place an agenda item on a future council meeting to discuss the following as stated in the request: An explanation by Councilmember Hardy and Chahal as to why they did not comply with FPPC law and regulations, City of Santa Clara Lobbyist Ordinance and Council Policy 050 with respect to their acceptance of passes for admission to the November 15, 2021 49ers-Rams games from the San Francisco 49ers.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with considering the request to be placed on a future agenda except for staff time.
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(b)(5) in that it is a administrative activity that will not result in di...
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