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Matter 25-1202

Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration.

Arts & Culture City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 03 Nov 2025
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File
25-1202
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
03 Nov 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:01

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Memorandum

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The document outlines a request for City Council approval for the free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration on March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department. The event is free and open to the public, promoting cultural understanding and community engagement. Approval is required as the event falls on a Saturday, which is not covered under the existing Schedule of Fees Resolution. The Library Department will manage the event, which includes various activities and performances. Total costs for the event are estimated at $7,508, with $2,308 needed after the approval for free use.

Key points
  • Request for free use of facilities for the Nowruz Celebration on March 14, 2026.
  • Event is free and open to the public, promoting cultural understanding.
  • Approval needed due to the event occurring on a Saturday.
  • Library Department will manage the event, including activities and performances.
  • Total estimated costs are $7,508, with $2,308 required after approval.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: DEPARTMENT(S) Library COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) Citywide CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST CEQA COORDINATION Not a Project, File City Attorney’s Office; No. PP17-011, City Manager's Budget Temporary Special Office; Public Works Events resulting in no Department changes to physical environment. 11/18/25 25-1202 2.19 Director Approval /s/ Jill Bourne CMO Approval 10/29/25 SUBJECT: Approval of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration on Saturday, March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION In June 2019, the City adopted the Schedule of Fees Resolution No. 79138, Section 13.080 for free use of City Hall facilities and the plaza. Presently, the resolution allows City Council and City departments to have free use of the facilities for events that: 1) qualify as official City business; 2) are free and open to the public; 3) occur on a Sunday through Friday; and 4) are booked 30 days in advance. Resolution No. 79138 does not apply to free use...
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Resolution

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This resolution authorizes the free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration on March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department. The event is free and open to the public, promoting cultural understanding and community engagement.

Key points
  • Resolution No. ______________ authorizes free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza.
  • The event is the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration hosted by the Library Department.
  • Nowruz marks the Persian New Year and symbolizes renewal, unity, and hope.
  • The celebration will feature live entertainment, Persian language story time, and a collection of Persian books.
  • The event is expected to strengthen cultural understanding and promote community engagement.
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  • The date for adoption and the voting details are not filled in.

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NVF:NXN:CLS 10/21/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING “FREE USE” OF THE JANET GRAY HAYES ROTUNDA AND EAST PLAZA FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL NOWRUZ CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026, HOSTED BY THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, in June 2019, the Council of the City of San José (“City”) adopted Resolution No. 79138, incorporating the fees and charges for use of City Hall facilities and plaza into the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges under Resolution No. 72737, as amended (“Schedule of Fees and Charges”); and WHEREAS, Section 13.080 of the Schedule of Fees and Charges authorizes City Departments to have “Free Use” of the City Hall facilities and plaza for events that 1) qualify as official City business; 2) are free and open to the public; 3) occur on a Sunday through Friday; and 4) are booked thirty (30) days in advance; and WHEREAS, the City’s Library Department will host the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza on Saturday, March 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Persian...