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Matter 26-082

Approval of “Free Use” of the City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West, and South Plazas and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for Special Events.

Economic Development City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 20 Jan 2026
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File
26-082
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
20 Jan 2026
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:04

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Memorandum

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This memorandum recommends the approval of 'Free Use' of the City Hall Rotunda and surrounding plazas for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend events featuring concerts by Kehlani and Dom Dolla. The events are scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2026, with setup starting on February 4 and takedown ending on February 9, 2026. The City Manager's Office and 15Utah LLC seek to waive facility rental fees and gross admission receipts percentage fees for these events, which are expected to attract significant attendance and support local economic development.

Key points
  • The events are scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2026.
  • Setup begins on February 4, 2026, and takedown ends on February 9, 2026.
  • The events include a concert by Kehlani and another by Dom Dolla.
  • Approval is needed for 'Free Use' due to the private, ticketed nature of the events.
  • The estimated attendance is 25,000 across both concert dates.
  • The City will incur costs totaling approximately $123,652.66 in waived fees and lost revenue.
Limitations
  • The text does not specify the exact nature of the events beyond the concerts.
  • There are unresolved placeholders for contact information and other details.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/3/26 26-082 2.7 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: January 16, 2026 Date: 1/23/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Approval of “Free Use” of the City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West, and South Plazas and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for Special Events RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San José Street Party held at the City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas on Friday, February 6, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, including setup and takedown starting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and ending on Monday, February 9, 2026, co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and 15Utah LLC. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and 15Utah LLC will be granted free rental use of the City Hall facilities (City Hall Rotunda, City Hall East,...
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Supplemental Memorandum, 2/2/2026

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This supplemental memorandum discusses the approval of the 'Free Use' of City Hall Rotunda and surrounding plazas, along with a waiver of the gross admission receipts percentage fee for events during Super Bowl weekend. It includes a public subsidy report for 15Utah LLC, detailing the subsidy components, public purposes, and projected economic benefits associated with the events.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Jen Baker, dated February 2, 2026.
  • It discusses the approval of free use of City Hall facilities for events related to Super Bowl weekend.
  • The public subsidy report for 15Utah LLC outlines a total economic development subsidy of $123,652.66.
  • The subsidy includes waivers of facility rental fees, gross admission receipts fees, and foregone parking revenue.
  • The events aim to activate downtown San José and support local businesses, with an estimated attendance of 25,000.
  • The events are expected to create temporary jobs related to event production and increase economic activity in the area.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact dates for the events beyond the subsidy period.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the text that affect the completeness of the summary.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below 2/3/26 26-082 2.7 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: February 2, 2026 Approved Date: 2/3/26 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBJECT: Approval of “Free Use” of City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West, and South Plazas and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San Jose Street Party REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL The City is required to disclose certain information about public subsidies that exceed certain value thresholds prior to City Council approval. This supplemental memorandum provides additional information regarding this public subsidy. The attached Public Subsidy Report has been posted to AB 562 Information 1 website as required by the California Government Code §53083. Jen Baker Director of the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs For questions, please contact Leonela (Nelly) Torres, Senior Events Manager, City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, at leonela.torres@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 975-7134. ATTACHMENT Public Subsidy Report for 15Utah LLC 1...
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Resolution

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This resolution authorizes the 'Free Use' and waiver of gross admission receipts percentage fee for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San Jose Street Party at City Hall from February 6 to February 7, 2026, including setup and takedown from February 4 to February 9, 2026. The events are co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, and 15Utah LLC. The resolution notes that the events are expected to attract approximately 25,000 attendees and support local businesses and artists.

Key points
  • Resolution authorizes 'Free Use' and waiver of fees for specific events.
  • Events scheduled for February 6-7, 2026, with setup from February 4-9, 2026.
  • Co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, Economic Development and Cultural Affairs, and 15Utah LLC.
  • Expected attendance of 25,000 people over two days.
  • Events aim to enhance civic pride and support local businesses.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft.
  • Specific dates for adoption and voting are not filled in.
  • Details regarding the final vote (AYES, NOES, ABSENT, DISQUALIFIED) are missing.

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SAW:NXN:JMD 1/21/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING “FREE USE” AND WAIVER OF GROSS ADMISSION RECEIPTS PERCENTAGE FEE FOR THE PRIVATE, TICKETED SUPER BOWL WEEKEND KEHLANI SJ CITY HALL BLOCK PARTY CONCERT AND DOM DOLLA SAN JOSE STREET PARTY HELD AT CITY HALL ROTUNDA AND CITY HALL EAST, WEST AND SOUTH PLAZAS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026, AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026, INCLUDING SETUP AND TAKE-DOWN STARTING ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AND ENDING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, CO-HOSTED BY THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE, THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND 15UTAH LLC WHEREAS, in June 2019, the City adopted Schedule of Fees Resolution No. 79138 for the fees and charges for City Hall Facility and Plaza Use; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 79138 authorizes City Departments to have “Free Use” of the City Hall Facility 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, Resolution No. 79138 does not apply to “Free Use” requests for private, ticketed...