REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognize Local Youth Author Aarna Agrawal
Report
BACKGROUND
In December 2020, Aarna Agrawal, a third-grade student at Don Callejon School, had her first book published by Amazon Books. The Magic Bracelet, which she wrote and illustrated, is about a girl named Sarah who finds a magic bracelet and discovers that it can take her to exciting adventures and magical places.
DISCUSSION
As a Special Order of Business on January 26, 2021, the Santa Clara City Council will recognize this exceptional student achievement by presenting Aarna with a Certificate of Special Mayoral Recognition, which will be accepted by Aarna and her family.
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 <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Julie Minot, Executive Assistant to the Mayor and City Council
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager