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Matter ROGC 26-189

Retroactive Approval and Approval of TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 22 Apr 2026
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ROGC 26-189
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
22 Apr 2026
Last synced
03 Jun 2026 · 08:21

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Memorandum from Mayor

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This memorandum from the City Clerk outlines a recommendation for the retroactive approval of the TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program as a City Council sponsored Special Event. It seeks approval for the expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations to support the event. The memorandum includes background information on a previous resolution adopted by the Council regarding grant funding for the program, which focuses on community engagement initiatives. It also mentions compliance with fundraising disclosure requirements and public outreach efforts related to the event.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Rules and Open Government Committee.
  • It recommends retroactive approval of the TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program.
  • The program is sponsored by Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council special event.
  • Approval is sought for the expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations.
  • The item is to be placed on the May 5, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.
  • The program focuses on neighbor-to-neighbor engagement through various community initiatives.
  • The grant agreement for the program expired on January 31, 2026, but projects are ongoing.
  • The Mayor's Office will report on fundraising and donations as required.
Limitations
  • The text indicates a specific date for the Rules Committee Agenda and City Council Agenda.
  • There are unresolved placeholders regarding specific details of the event and funding.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 4/29/26 ITEM: B.3 TO: RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni Taber, MMC DATE: April 23, 2026 SUBJECT: RETROACTIVE APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF TOGETHERSJ NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SPONSORED BY MAYOR MATT MAHAN AS A CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENT RECOMMENDATION 1. Retroactively approve and approve the TogetherSJ Neighborhood Engagement Program 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 event. 3. Place the item on the May 5, 2026 Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On April 9, 2024, Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City of San José to enter into an agreement with the State of California, Office of Planning and Research, California Volunteers to accept the Phase Two Grant Funding for TogetherSJ, a program which focused on building neighbor-to-neighbor engagement through emergency preparedness trainings, beautification initiatives, neighborhood association activities, and other volunteer...