Resolution/*insert general purpose Page 1 of 2
Rev: 7/27/2023
RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING COUN CIL POLICY 020 ENTITLED
“PROCLAMATIONS, COMM ENDATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
OF RECOGNITION”
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara Council Policy Manual includes policies and proc edures by which the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Standing and Ad Hoc Committees, shall conduct City business and activities; and;
WHEREAS, the purpose of Council Policy 020 is to outline the procedures to identify the authority, criteria, and procedure for the recognition of individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, special periods of observance, or special occasions through the issuance of proclamations, commendations, or certificates of recognition; and WHEREAS, the amended policy includes a revised definition for Proclamations stating, “Proclamations are issued to give City recognition of special periods of observance (e.g. days, weeks, or months), civic celebrations, or local, community, regi onal, state or national occasions or programs with significance to the City of Santa Clara,” and WHEREAS, the amended policy includes the addition of “City Council District Certificates of Recognition” to acknowledge individuals or group achievement, contributions to the community within the City Council district; and
WHEREAS, the amended policy includes the addition of signatures of the Mayor and City Councilmembers on all proclamations and commendations .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the amended Council Policy 020 (“Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates of Recognition”), attached hereto as Attachment 1, is hereby approved and adopted by th e City Council of the City of Santa Clara.
3. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately .
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED Resolution/*insert general purpose Page 2 of 2
Rev: 7/27/2023
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 10th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Council Policy )20 (“Proclamations, Commendations and Certificates of Recognition”)