REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Joint Meeting with City Council and the Historical and Landmarks Commission
Report
BACKGROUND
On July 19, 2016, the City Council approved publicly noticed joint dinner meetings in an effort to increase communication between City Council and City boards, committees, and commissions.
DISCUSSION
As a continued commitment to enhance communication between the City Council and boards, committees, and commissions, the City Council will meet with City boards, committees and commissions on an annual basis to share updates.
The Historical and Landmarks Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to historical places and landmarks. This Commission provides advice on the naming and renaming of streets, museums, and the establishment thereof in the City, and the marking and preservation of historical landmarks and places. The Commission consists of seven Commissioners that are volunteers and are appointed by the City Council.
At the February 6, 2024 meeting, the Historical and Landmarks Commission will provide the City Council with an update on current activities, accomplishments, and potential future projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information 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 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 or at the public information desk at any City of Santa...
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