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101-Staff Report.pdf ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESDEPARTMENT CITY HALL 1010300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 TELEPHONE: (408) 777-3220www.cupertino.org CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Meeting:December 21, 2010 Subject Consider a Library Commission proposal to establish a Poet Laureatefor Cupertino to stimulate cultural and literacy awareness and reinforcethe benefits of poetry to thecommunity. Recommended Action Adopt a resolution designating aCupertino Poet Laureate,andrequestthat the Library Commissionappoint a selection committee to oversee and administer the program. Description Poets Laureate existat the Federal, State, County and Municipal levels,but Cupertino has never established an official position. The Library Commission is proposing establishing a Poet Laureateposition,and appointingan administrative committee (Attachment A) to select a nominee for the position of Poet Laureate for the Cupertino. The committee would be composed of the following members: Two –Library Commissioners (Chair) Two –Fine Arts Commissioners One –Friends of the Library representative Two –Library Foundation members One –DeAnza College English Department representative The Committee’s chargewould beto sponsor and develop the program, set forth its purpose, form the committee, identify applicant qualifications, solicit applications, and nominate a citizen no later than April 2011 (National Poetry Month). The goal of such a program is to: Stimulate cultural and literacy awareness in Cupertino; Introduce youth and adults to the personal and community benefits of poetry both as personal expression and as reflective of our history and culture; Reveal, recognize and engage literary talent residing in the community; and Promote our Library as THE cultural center of Cupertino. The Library Commission has approached this concept with the goal of working with the Fine Arts Commission and other community groups interested in pursuing this proposal. They seek direction and approval from Council at this time. _____________________________________ Prepared by: Carol Atwood Reviewed by: Approved for Submission by:David W. Knapp, City Manager Attachments: List of Committee members