Item 13 Staff Report Adopt Proclamation Declaring the Week of September 11-17, 2002 as "National Civic Participation Week"MEETING DATE: 9/3/02
ITEM NO. s
DATE:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
September 3, 2002
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER
11-17, 2002 AS "NATIONAL CIVIC PARTICIPATION WEEK"
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a proclamation declaring the week of September 11-17, 2002 as "National Civic Participation
Week."
DISCUSSION:
In light of the upcoming anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Southwest Santa
Clara Valley League of Women Voters has requested that the Town adopt a proclamation which
acknowledges the events of September 11, 2001 and affirms the nation's renewed appreciation of
democracy and desire to participate in civic matters on local, state, and/or federal levels.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is fiscal impact related to the adopted of the proclamation declaring the week of September
11-17, 2002 as "National Civic Participation Week."
Attachment:
Attachment 1: Proclamation declaring the week of September 11-17, 2002 as "National Civic Participation Week."
Distribution:
Patricia Weber, Southwest Santa Clara League of Women Voters, 5684 Hollyleaf Lane, San Jose, CA 95117
PREPARED BY: JENNY HARUYAM
Administrative Analyst
Reviewed by:
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Attorney P,Assistant Town Manager
Finance Revised: 8/29/02
Reformatted: 7/14/99
TOWN of LOS GATOS
Incorporated
August 10, 1887
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, innocent United States citizens and residents and visitors of
foreign nations were killed and injured as a result of terrorists acts; and
WHEREAS, in spite of the devastating loss, the United States has developed a deeper appreciation
of its freedom and commitment to democracy; and
WHEREAS, the United States is unique among many countries of the world because it encourages
its citizens and residents to have an active voice in government and community matters; and
WHEREAS, as supporters of a true democracy, United States citizens and residents must continue
to be actively involved their community and communicate with local, county, state, and national leaders;
and
WHEREAS, all United States citizens and residents are encouraged to honor the victims of
September 11, 2001 by reaffirming their commitment to freedom and democracy through volunteerism,
community involvement, and service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Randy Attaway, by the virtue of the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the Town of Los Gatos, do deem it appropriate and do hereby proclaim the
week of September 11-17, 2002 as "NATIONAL CIVIC PARTICIPATION WEEK".
Proclaimed this 3' day of September, 2002 in the Town
of Los Gatos, County of Santa Clara, State of California
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Attest:
Marian V. Cosgrove, Town Clerk
Town Council Minutes September 3, 2002
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
AMICUS BRIEF/CAYETANO, ET AL VS. CHEVRON USA (10.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to authorize request for amicus participation in
Cayetano, et al., vs. Chevron USA, Inc. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Case 02-15867, at no cost to
the Town. Carried unanimously.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES/ANNUAL CONFERENCE/VOTING DELEGATES (11.28/12)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to appoint Mayor Randy Attaway as the primary
voting delegate and Vice Mayor Sandy Decker as the alternate voting delegate for the League of
California Cities Annual Conference scheduled for October 2-5, 2002 in Long Beach. Carried
unanimously.
EXAMINATION OF AUDITS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS/GRAND JURY REPORT (12.09)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to approve responses contained herein and
enumerated below to the four findings and four recommendations made as part of the Santa Clara
County Civil Grand Jury's Final Report -Examination of Audits and Reports. Carried unanimously.
NATIONAL CIVIC PARTICIPATION WEEK/SEPTEMBER 11-17,2002 (13.28)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to adopt a proclamation declaring the week of
September 11-17, 2002 as "National Civic Participation Week." Carried unanimously.
MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION/WOODLAND AVENUE 484/DENIAL (14.15)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council accept and file report in the form
of meeting minutes from the Planning Commission regarding a Mobile Home Park Closure and
Planned Development at 484 Woodland Avenue. Carried unanimously.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS/BOARDS & COMMISSIONS/RESOLUTION 2002-134 (15A.12)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-134 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING RESOLUTION 1995-44,
AND ESTABLISHING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. Carried unanimously.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING COMMISSION/RESOLUTION 2002-135
COUNCIL ACTING AS PARKING AUTHORITY (15B.12)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-135 entitled,
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DETERMINING THE NEED FOR A
PARKING AUTHORITY; DECLARING THE TOWN COUNCIL TO BE THE PARKING
AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING THE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
COMMISSION; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2002-102. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL/COMMISSION RETREAT ISSUES MATRIX (15C.12)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to approve the 2002 Council/Commission
Retreat Issues Matrix. Carried unanimously.
BUSINESS RECOGNITION EVENTS (16.30)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to approve the business recognition events as
outlined below, with any modifications or additions as may be desirable. Carried unanimously.
AUTO DEALER FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS (17.38)
Motion by Mr. Blanton, seconded by Mrs. Decker, to accept and file the review of follow-up actions
to the Los Gatos Auto Dealers Study Session held on April 29, 2002. Carried unanimously.
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