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Matter ROGC 25-286

Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries 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 11 Sep 2025
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ROGC 25-286
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
11 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Mayor

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This memorandum from Mayor Mahan seeks retroactive approval for the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising as a City Council sponsored special event. The event is scheduled for September 16, 2025, and aims to expend city funds and accept donations to support the event. The memorandum outlines the historical significance of the Golden State Valkyries, the Bay Area's WNBA expansion team, which has reached the playoffs in its inaugural season. The item is recommended for placement on the September 23, 2025, City Council Agenda for action.

Key points
  • The event is a flag raising for the Golden State Valkyries, a WNBA expansion team.
  • The event is scheduled for September 16, 2025.
  • The memorandum requests retroactive approval to expend city funds and accept donations.
  • The item will be placed on the September 23, 2025, City Council Agenda.
  • The event is expected to bring civic pride and economic benefit to the city.
Limitations
  • The text indicates specific dates and events that may not be finalized.
  • There are unresolved placeholders regarding the specifics of donations and expenditures.

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ROGC AGENDA: 9/17/25 ITEM: B.4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Mayor Mahan DATE: September 11, 2025 Approved: SUBJECT: RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES 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. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising to be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the 09/23/2025 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 Golden State Valkyries are the Bay Area’s WNBA expansion team and have made history by reaching the playoffs in their inaugural season, being the first-ever expansion team in the WNBA...