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Matter ROGC 25-298

Retroactive Approval of the Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event, Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Ortiz)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 18 Sep 2025
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ROGC 25-298
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
18 Sep 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Ortiz

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This memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz seeks retroactive approval for the Mexican Independence Day El Grito event, including a flag raising and tower lighting, as a City Council sponsored special event. The event is scheduled for September 15, 2025, and aims to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage in San José. The memorandum outlines recommendations for the approval of expenditures and acceptance of donations, and it will be placed on the September 30, 2025, City Council Agenda for action.

Key points
  • Event scheduled for September 15, 2025, at San José City Hall.
  • Event includes a flag raising ceremony and tower lighting from September 12-18, 2025.
  • Councilmember Ortiz sponsors the event in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico and Comité de Fiestas Patrias de San José.
  • The event is free and open to the public.
  • Recommendations include retroactive approval for expenditures and acceptance of donations.
Limitations
  • The text indicates specific dates and events but does not provide details on the amounts of funds or specific donations.
  • The document appears to be a draft as it includes repeated date entries and lacks final approval signatures.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 9/18/25 ITEM: B.5 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW APPROVED: FROM: Councilmember Ortiz DATE: September 15th , 2025 DATE: 9/15/2025 SUBJECT: RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY EL GRITO EVENT, FLAG RAISING AND LIGHTING SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 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 Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event scheduled on September 15th, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Mexican Flag Raising on September 15th, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the Mexican Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting from September 12 - 18, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 5. Place the item on the September 30th , 2025, Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005,...