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Matter ROGC 26-235

Approval of the Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising 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 May 2026
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ROGC 26-235
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
22 May 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:21

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Memorandum from Mayor

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This memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan outlines the approval for the Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising event, scheduled for June 7, 2026, at San José City Hall. It seeks City Council approval for the event as a City-sponsored Special Event, including the expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations. The event aims to celebrate Juneteenth and is free to the public. The memorandum also ensures compliance with prior Council directives regarding special events and fundraising disclosure requirements.

Key points
  • Event: Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising
  • Date of event: June 7, 2026
  • Location: San José City Hall Rotunda
  • Purpose: Celebrate Juneteenth by raising the Juneteenth Flag
  • Event is free and open to the public
  • Approval needed for expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations
  • Compliance with Council's prior direction regarding Special Events
  • Public outreach through posting on City’s Website
Limitations
  • The date of the event is stated as June 7, 2026, but there is a conflicting mention of February 7, 2026, which may indicate an error.
  • The document does not specify the amount of funds to be expended or the nature of donations.

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ROGC AGENDA: 5/27/26 ITEM: B.1 TO: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan DATE: May 20, 2026 Approved: SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF JUNETEENTH 2026 FLAG RAISING SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF MAYOR MATT MAHAN AS A CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCENT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENT. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising scheduled on Sunday, June 7, 2026, as a City 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; and 3. Place the item on the June 2, 2026, Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 72517 which requires Mayor/Councilmembers to submit a memorandum to the Rules Committee regarding proposed City Council sponsored Special Events and the proposed use of any funds. The Juneteenth 2026 Flag Raising will be held on Sunday, February 7, 2026, at San José City Hall Rotunda and sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan. This special event celebrates Juneteenth by raising the Juneteenth Flag at City Hall, and brings together...