RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 2/15/2023
ITEM: B.3
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Jimenez
District 2
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: February 2, 2023
APPROVED:
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE DISTRICT 2 CAREER EXPLORATION SEMINAR AS A
CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY
FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES
FOR THE EVENT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the Career Exploration Seminar hosted in collaboration with East Side Union High School District on March 24, 2023; and
2. Approve the expenditure of District 2 office budget funds to purchase materials for the event;
3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses and/or community groups to support the event;
4. Place the item on the February 28, 2023 Council Agenda for action.
BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 72517 which requires Councilmembers to submit a memorandum to the Rules Committee regarding proposed City Council sponsored Special Events and the proposed use of any funds.
The career exploration event on March 24, 2023, will bring together several high schools and provide students with the opportunity to hear from professionals in various business industries.
The speakers will share their career journeys and offer valuable advice to the students in attendance. A resource fair will be held in the Rotunda and a speaker series will take place in the Council Chambers. Additionally, resume building and job interview preparation will be offered.
This event aims to give students a better understanding of the different career paths available to them and help them make informed decisions about their future. This event is free and open to the public.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 2023
Subject: D2 Special Event
Rev 1/2018
ANALYSIS
Approval by the City Council of the event will ensure compliance with the Council’s prior direction regarding Council Special Events. In observance of existing fundraising disclosure requirements, Councilmember Jimenez will report any cash or in-kind donations received for the event on their Disclosure of Fundraising Report (DFR-1). Approval of this memorandum will enable Council District 2, City departments and the Office of the City Clerk to proceed with the event. Any cash donations received will be processed pursuant to the City’s normal financial and budgetary procedures.
PUBLIC OUTREACH/INTEREST
The Office of the City Clerk will post the item on the City’s Website for the February 15, 2023, Rules Committee Agenda and the February 28, 2023, City Council Agenda.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Exempt, File No. PP12-080. Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effect on the environment.
Exempt, File No. PP13-056, Activities associated with citywide litter clean-up activities.
Exempt, File No. PP11-046, Graffiti removal services.
Reviewed by:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.