REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on a Proclamation Affirming the City’s Commitment to Volunteerism and Approving the City’s Participation in the JustServe Volunteer Opportunities Platform
Report
BACKGROUND
On August 24, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office received a Council Written Request submitted by Councilmember Hardy requesting that an item be placed on a future meeting agenda regarding Santa Clara’s participation in the JustServe (referred to in the prior report as “Just Serve”) volunteer opportunities platform. On September 15, 2026, the City Council considered the request (Agenda Item 26-959) in accordance with Council Policy 030 (Adding an Item on the Agenda) and voted to place the item on a future Council meeting agenda for Council consideration and approval. This report returns the item to the Council for action on a proclamation affirming the City’s commitment to volunteerism and the City’s participation in the JustServe volunteer opportunities platform.
Council Policy 020 (Proclamations, Commendations, and Certificates of Recognition), as amended on September 10, 2024 by Resolution No. 24-9365, identifies the authority, criteria, and procedure for recognizing individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, special periods of observance, or special occasions through ceremonial documents. Under Council Policy 020, proclamations are issued for events or periods of observance (e.g., days, weeks, months, or years), civic celebrations, or local, community, regional, state, or national occasions with significance to the City of Santa Clara. Resolution No. 24-9365 describes proclamations as giving City recognition to such observances, occasions, or programs with significance to the City. Proclamations include the signatures of the Mayor and all City Councilmembers and are approved by the Mayor. A Councilmember may request approval of a proposed proclamation, commendation, or certificate of recognition by the full City Council in alignment with Council P...
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