HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 16-079 _National_Heritage_AreaRESOLUTION NO. 16-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
IN SUPPORT OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY'S DESIGNATION AS A
NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
WHEREAS, On September 27, 2016, at the request of Supervisor Dave Cortese and with
approval of the Board of Supervisors, the County of Santa Clara launched a mission to have
Congress designate our region as a National Heritage Area; and
WHEREAS, National Heritage Areas are distinguished places designated by Congress as
having heritage resources and histories of national importance; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara Valley's history of cultural diversity and pioneering
innovations made it once a world leader in agriculture and now in technology and commerce;
and
WHEREAS, this heritage has greatly impacted the industry and culture of the nation;
and
WHEREAS, designation as a National Heritage Area would support the preservation of
our cultural and heritage resources and draw national attention to the vital role our region played
in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, designation would provide our citizens and others from across the country
an opportunity to discover both the traditional and contemporary contributions our region makes
to our national story; and
WHEREAS, the success of this endeavor requires the full support of the County's cities;
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga recognizes that the National Heritage Area will not affect
land use decisions in the City of Saratoga.
WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission at their regular December 13, 2016
meeting heard a presentation from the chair of the Santa Clara County National Heritage Area Task
Force and recommended a resolution of support to the City Council.
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the recommendation by the Heritage Preservation
Commission during their December 21, 2016 hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Saratoga
hereby proclaims our full and enthusiastic support for Santa Clara County's designation as a
National Heritage Area.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 21 day of December 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Council Member E. Manny
Cappello, Howard A. Miller
NOES:
ABSENT: Council Member Rishi Kumar
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Cry:Bothelio, City Clerk
Emily Lo, Mayor
DATE: $o
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