CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
February 15, 2022
Subject
Consideration of Approval of the Library Commission’s recommendation to extend Jing Jing Yang’s appointment as the Cupertino Poet Laureate until the end of 2022.
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution No. 22-______ approving the Library Commission’s recommendation to extend Jing Jing Yang’s appointment as the Cupertino Poet Laureate until the end of 2022.
Discussion
Resolution No. 10-230 designated a Cupertino Poet Laureate program. The Library Commission currently appoints a subcommittee to oversee and administer the program including recruitment.
In 2020, Jing Jing Yang was the finalist selected by the selection committee and approved by the Library Commission to serve as the Cupertino Poet Laureate for 2020 through 2021. City Council adopted resolution 20-023 (Attachment B) to appoint Jing Jing as the Cupertino Poet Laureate for a two-year term.
In 2021, the selection committee advertised and recruited for a new Poet Laureate. Due to the objectives of the program and the application received, the committee recommended to extend the current Poet Laureate’s term until the end of 2022. Jing Jing is happy fulfill this role for another year.
This recommendation was presented to the Library Commission for consideration on Wednesday, February 2. The Commission voted unanimously with Commissioner Panda absent to support this recommendation to City Council for approval.
Sustainability Impact
None.
Fiscal Impact
None.
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Prepared by: Joanne Magrini, Director of Parks and Recreation Reviewed by: Joanne Magrini, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved for Submission by: Dianne Thompson, Assistant City Manager Attachments:
A – Draft Resolution
B – City Council Resolution No. 20-023