2026 Major Event Zone Ordinance.

The memorandum discusses the proposed 2026 Major Event Zone Ordinance for the City of San José, which aims to designate specific areas as a Major Event Zone to prohibit certain activities on public property during major events in 2026, including the Super Bowl, NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional, and FIFA World Cup matches. The ordinance is intended to enhance public safety, mobility, and welfare during these events by restricting activities such as vending and the distribution of promotional materials. The ordinance will be activated for specified timeframes around these events and is part of the City’s initiative to ensure effective event operations.

Key points

• The ordinance designates areas of San José as a Major Event Zone for major events in 2026.
• It aims to prohibit certain activities on public property to promote safety and welfare.
• Events covered include Super Bowl LX, NCAA Men’s Basketball West Regional, and FIFA World Cup 26.
• The ordinance establishes temporary restrictions on commercial activities like vending.
• The Major Event Zone aligns with the Downtown Growth Area as defined in the Envision San José 2040 General Plan.
• The City will monitor the implementation and gather feedback post-events.

Limitations

• The document does not provide specific details on the exact boundaries of the Major Event Zone.
• There are unresolved placeholders regarding the date and other specific details in the document.

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The document is an uncodified ordinance from the City of San José that establishes a Major Event Zone to regulate activities on public property during specified major events in 2026. It prohibits peddling, distribution of merchandise, and sale of counterfeit goods in designated areas during the events, which include the NFL Super Bowl LX, a potential technology conference, and the FIFA World Cup 26. The ordinance outlines the boundaries of the Major Event Zone, the duration of the prohibitions, and penalties for violations. It appears to be a draft.

Key points

• Establishes a Major Event Zone in San José for specific events in 2026.
• Prohibits peddling, distribution of merchandise, and sale of counterfeit goods in the zone.
• Events include NFL Super Bowl LX, a potential technology conference, and FIFA World Cup 26.
• Details the boundaries of the Major Event Zone.
• Specifies the duration of prohibitions during the events.
• Outlines penalties for violations of the ordinance.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders for dates and votes.
• The ordinance is marked as a draft, indicating it may not be finalized.

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The San Jose Chamber of Commerce expresses support for two items: the 2026 Major Event Zone Ordinance (Item 8.6) and actions related to large format digital electronic signs on city-owned property (Item 8.7). The Chamber believes the Major Event Zone Ordinance will help successfully host global events, attract investments, and boost economic activity in various sectors. They commend the city for its proactive planning and urge support for the ordinance.

Key points

• The San Jose Chamber of Commerce supports Item 8.6: 2026 Major Event Zone Ordinance.
• The Chamber believes the ordinance will help host major events and attract investments.
• The ordinance aims to balance safety, mobility, and public access with business needs.
• The Chamber appreciates the ordinance's protection of public rights-of-way and encouragement of local vendor participation.

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