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Matter ROGC 25-243

Approval of the Indian Flag Raising and Tower Lighting Sponsored by Council Districts 8 and 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Candelas and Casey)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 31 Jul 2025
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ROGC 25-243
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Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
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Agenda Ready
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Introduced
31 Jul 2025
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19 May 2026 · 04:09

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Memorandum from Candelas and Casey

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This memorandum from Councilmembers Candelas and Casey outlines the approval for the Indian Flag Raising and Tower Lighting events as City Council sponsored Special Events. The Indian Flag Raising is scheduled for August 15, 2025, and the Tower will be lit from August 11-17, 2025, in honor of Indian Independence Day. The memorandum includes recommendations for approving expenditures and accepting donations for the events, and it will be presented for action at the City Council meeting on August 12, 2025.

Key points
  • The Indian Flag Raising event is scheduled for August 15, 2025.
  • The Tower will be lit from August 11-17, 2025, in honor of Indian Independence Day.
  • The events are sponsored by Council Districts 8 and 10 in partnership with the Association of Indo-Americans and the Consulate General of India.
  • The events will include refreshments, cultural dances, and a flag raising ceremony.
  • Councilmembers Candelas and Casey will present a proclamation recognizing August 15, 2025, as Indian Independence Day.
  • The memorandum includes recommendations for expenditure approval and acceptance of donations.
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  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as specific details about donations and the exact nature of expenditures.
  • The document appears to be a draft, as indicated by the lack of final approval signatures or confirmations.

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ROGC AGENDA: 8/6/25 ITEM: B.10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Councilmember Candelas Councilmember Casey DATE: 7/31/2025 APPROVED: SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE INDIAN FLAG RAISING AND TOWER LIGHTING SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICTS 8 AND 10 AS A CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENTS. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve the Indian Flag Raising event scheduled for August 15, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Indian Independence Day Lighting from August 11-17, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. 4. Place the item on the August 12, 2025, City Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 72517 which requires Councilmembers to submit a memorandum to the Rules Committee regarding proposed City Council sponsored Special Events and the proposed use of any funds. The Indian Independence Day Flag Raising is...