REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation Commemorating the Twentieth Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Twenty years have passed since September 11, 2001, when our nation was attacked by terrorists. The events of that day have had a lasting impact across our nation and community as we remember the 2,977 people who died in the terrorist attacks that day, including those from Santa Clara County. We also remember the survivors and those who have lost loved ones, as well as those who responded to the emergency. Members of the City of Santa Clara community, including members of the Fire and Police Departments, deployed to New York City to assist in response and recovery efforts.
DISCUSSION
The events of September 11th remain a poignant reminder of the important role firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical technicians/paramedics play in our communities every day as well as in our individual lives when tragedy occurs.
Seven active and retired City of Santa Clara firefighters are taking part in the Bay to Brooklyn bike ride to honor the lives lost on September 11th. They left the Santa Clara Fire Department Training Center on August 1st and will reach New York City on September 9th in time for commemoration events. Donations gained from the ride will benefit veterans and first responders through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
The City of Santa Clara and the City Council would like to honor all the victims, survivors, and responders by recognizing, commemorating, and proclaiming the Twentieth Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.
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 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: Ruben Torres, Fire Chief
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation Commemorating the Twentieth Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001