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Matter ROGC 25-324

Approval of Brazilian Flag Raising, Event, 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. (Ortiz)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Oct 2025
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ROGC 25-324
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
09 Oct 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:10

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Memorandum from Ortiz

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This memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz outlines the approval for the Brazilian Flag Raising event and associated activities as a City Council sponsored Special Event. The event is scheduled for October 17, 2025, and includes the lighting of the City Hall Tower from October 21 to 23, 2025. The memorandum requests the expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations to support the event, which celebrates the Brazilian American community in San José. The event is free and open to the public, featuring cultural performances and activities.

Key points
  • Event date: Brazilian Flag Raising on October 17, 2025.
  • City Hall Tower lighting from October 21 to 23, 2025.
  • Event sponsored by Council District 5.
  • Approval requested for expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations.
  • Event celebrates Brazilian American heritage and culture.
  • Event is free and open to the public.
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  • The text includes unresolved placeholders such as specific details regarding donations and the exact nature of the expenditures.
  • The document appears to be a draft as it contains multiple dates and references to future actions.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 10/15/2025 ITEM: B.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW APPROVED: FROM: Councilmember Ortiz DATE: October 15th , 2025 DATE: 10/9/25 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BRAZILIAN FLAG RAISING, EVENT, 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. Approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Event on October 17th, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Tower Lighting from October 21 - 23, 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 event. 4. Place the item on the October 21st , 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. This event celebrates the rich heritage and...