REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Wilcox High School Robotics Team Update
Report
BACKGROUND
The Wilcox High School Robotics Team qualified to attend the Western US First Tech Challenge (FTC) Super Regional Tournament in Spokane, Washington on March 9-11, 2018. On February 26, 2018, the City received a request from Wilcox Robotics, an afterschool program at Wilcox High School, for $2,000 in funding through its Championship Team Funding program. On March 6, 2018, the City Council approved a Contribution Agreement with Wilcox Robotics, for $2,000 in funding, to assist the team to travel to Spokane, Washington to compete in First Tech Challenge West Super Regional Championship.
DISCUSSION
The Wilcox High School Robotics team travelled to Spokane, Washington on March 9-11, 2018, to compete in the Western US FTC Super Regional Tournament. The team will provide an update to the City Council, City Staff, and the community on the trip and the competition, as well as thank the City Council for approving the team funding for this trip.
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.
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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Lynn Garcia, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager