Council Policy Manual

The City of Santa Clara Council Policy Manual (Council Policy Manual) is a collection of policies established and adopted by the City Council. The Santa Clara City Council has adopted policies and procedures intended to provide clear, consistent and detailed direction by which the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Standing and Ad Hoc Committees, shall conduct City Council business and activities.

The Governance and Ethics Committee reviews and provides recommendations to the full Council on updates to the Council Policy Manual. For questions, email mayorandcouncil@santaclaraca.gov.

• 000 Council Policy Manual
• 002 Routine Documents, Approval of
• 003 Recognition of Volunteers, Community Leaders, Outstanding Citizens, Guidelines for
• 004 Banner Policy
• 006 Guidelines for Commissioners for Attendance at Conferences and Training Events
• 007 Constituent Requests Addressed to City Council
• 008 City Building Rental
• 009 City Representation at Meetings, Ceremonies, and Special Events
• 015 Gifts for City Visitors and Special Events
• 017 Investment Policy: Annual Statement
• 020 Proclamations, Commendations, and Certificates of Recognition
• 024 Free Speech Groups at City-Sponsored Events, Regulation of
• 028 Candidates Forum, Televised
• 029 Time Limits for Speakers at Council Meetings
• 030 Adding an Item on the Agenda
• 031 Weed Abatement Procedure for Property within Habitat Range of the Burrowing Owl
• 032 Concerns Complaints Regarding City Board/Commissions, Review of
• 033 Tree Removal on City Property
• 034 City Emblems, Use of: City Seal, All-America City Logo and HT2 Logo
• 035 Naming of Facilities
• 036 Selecting Recipient of Neil Henry Volunteer Award, Guidelines for
• 037 Business Recognition Program
• 038 Honorary Titles
• 039 Sister-City Relationships
• 040 Selection of Those Who Inspire Recognition Award, Guidelines for
• 041 Public Submittal of Written and Digital Materials for City Council Meetings
• 042 Reconsideration of Council Action
• 043 Official Travel by Elected Officials
• 045 Political Activities of Public Employees
• 046 Mayor and Council Public Record and Retention Policy
• 047 Admonition and Censure Policy
• 048 Display of Flags Policy
• 049 Community Grant Policy
• 050 Gifts to Elected and Appointed Officials
• 051 Donations to the City
• 052 Legislative Advocacy Position Policy
• 053 Santa Clara Convention Center and Levi's Stadium Policy for Operational Tours for Designated City/Stadium Authority Officials