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Matter ROGC 26-096

Approval of the Greek Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 04 Mar 2026
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ROGC 26-096
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
04 Mar 2026
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:21

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Memorandum from Foley

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This memorandum from Vice Mayor Pam Foley proposes the approval of a Greek Flag Raising event scheduled for March 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored special event. It seeks authorization to expend city funds and accept donations for the event, which celebrates Greek Independence Day and honors the contributions of the Greek community in San José. The event will be free and open to the public, and the Greek Flag will be displayed for seven days following the event. The memorandum also outlines compliance with prior Council directives regarding special events and fundraising disclosure requirements.

Key points
  • Event scheduled for March 25, 2026, at City Hall.
  • Sponsored by Councilmember Pam Foley.
  • Celebrates Greek Independence Day and the contributions of the Greek community.
  • Event is free and open to the public.
  • Greek Flag to be displayed for seven days.
  • Approval needed for expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations.
  • Compliance with Council's prior direction on special events.
Limitations
  • The text does not provide specific details on the amount of funds to be expended or the nature of donations.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the document regarding specific individuals or groups involved in donations.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 3/11/2026 ITEM: B.4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Vice Mayor Pam Foley District 9 DATE: 03/04/2026 APPROVED: SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE GREEK FLAG RAISING SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 AS A CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENTS. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Greek Flag Raising scheduled on March 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. 3. Place the item on the March 17, 2026 Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 72517 which requires Councilmembers to submit a memorandum to the Rules Committee regarding proposed City Council sponsored Special Events and the proposed use of any funds. The Greek Independence Flag Raising Ceremony will be held on March 25, 2026 at City Hall and sponsored by Councilmember Pam Foley. This special event will celebrate the Greek community in San José and their meaningful relationship to March 25,...