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Matter ROGC 25-389

Approval of Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising 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 04 Dec 2025
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ROGC 25-389
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
04 Dec 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:23

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Memorandum from Ortiz

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This memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz outlines a proposal for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising event, scheduled for December 16th, 2025. It seeks approval for the event as a City Council sponsored Special Event, including the expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations. The event is intended to honor the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and is free and open to the public. The memorandum also details compliance with council policies and fundraising disclosure requirements.

Key points
  • The event is scheduled for December 16th, 2025.
  • It is a City Council sponsored Special Event.
  • Approval is sought for the expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations.
  • The event honors the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and is free to the public.
  • The memorandum ensures compliance with existing council policies.
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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 12/10/25 ITEM: B.7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW APPROVED: FROM: Councilmember Ortiz DATE: December 4th, 2025 DATE: 12/3/2025 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MUWEKMA OHLONE TRIBE FLAG RAISING 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 Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising Event scheduled on December 16th, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the December 16th, 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 City of San José is located on the ancestral lands of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area. In recent years, the San José City Council has honored the Tribe through...