REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim November 2021 as Sikh Awareness and Acceptance Month
Report
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The month of November is celebrated as Sikh Appreciation and Awareness Month in California. Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world, with over 25 million Sikhs worldwide. An estimated 250,000 Americans of Sikh origin, comprising nearly 40 percent of the nation’s estimated Sikh population, reside in California. Sikh Americans have distinguished themselves by fostering respect and understanding among all people through faith and service.
As a Special Order of Business on October 26, 2021, the City Council will proclaim the month of November as Sikh Awareness and Acceptance Month.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council; 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
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>.
Staff
Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager