CC - Item 4C - Request to Add Proclamation Declaring "World Town Planning Day" and Adding Proclamation to the Approved List of ProclamationsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RICHARD BELMUDEZ, INTERIM CITY MANAGEde
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO ADD PROCLAMATION DECLARING, "WORLD TOWN
PLANNING DAY" AND ADD PROCLAMATION TO THE APPROVED
LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS
SUMMARY
Consideration of a proclamation recognizing World Town Planning Day, observed annually on
November 8 in more than 30 countries. The day recognizes the important work of professional
planners and their role in shaping communities. City planners help address housing,
transportation, sustainability, economic development, and other community needs. The
proclamation recognizes planning as a public service that helps connect people, places, and ideas
to support strong and healthy communities. As stated by the American Planning Association,
"Planning is most powerful when it is done together."
DISCUSSION
Proclamations are ceremonial documents to honor an individual or organization, celebrate or
create awareness or commemorate a particular day, month, or year. Proclamations are designated
by a specific event and date; therefore, to simplify the process, City staff compiled a list of
routine proclamations that have been presented in the past. On June 14, 2021, the City Council
approved the new procedure to issue any future proclamations:
Proclamations on the list of Approved Proclamations will be automatically agendized
under Presentations without City Council discussion.
New proclamation requests not listed on the approved list of proclamations will be
agendized for discussion and City Council direction. If approved, the new proclamation
will be agendized and presented at the next City Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the proclamation request for "World Town Planning Day" and
present proclamation at a subsequent meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 4.0
City Council Meeting
October 13, 2026
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact by approving this item.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Submitted by
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Attachment A: Sample Proclamation
Attachment A
Sample Proclamation
SAMPLE PROCLAMATION
World Town Planning Day
WHEREAS, thoughtful community planning helps guide and direct growth in ways that balance
economic development, environmental protection, and housing choice, providing better options
for how people live, work, and play; and
WHEREAS, the planning process offers the community a meaningful opportunity to engage in
shaping the short- and long-term future, character, and well-being of the City; and
WHEREAS, our City planning staff collaborate closely with community members, businesses,
elected officials, and other disciplines to design resilient communities, expand housing choices
and business opportunities, protect natural and cultural resources, and improve the quality of life
for everyone; and
WHEREAS, celebrating World Town Planning Day brings awareness to the achievements of our
City planners and highlights the dedication and expertise of our planning professionals, and the
importance of their work.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Name of Mayor or Official], Mayor of the [City/Town/County of Name],
do hereby proclaim November 81h as:
WORLD TOWN PLANNING DAY
in our community, and I encourage all residents to recognize the important contributions of our
City planning staff and participate in envisioning a sustainable and thriving future for our region.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
[City/Town/County] to be affixed this [Day] day of [Month, Year].