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Matter ROGC 25-392

Approval of Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising and Tower Lighting Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Kamei)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 05 Dec 2025
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ROGC 25-392
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
05 Dec 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:23

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Memorandum from Kamei

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This memorandum from Councilmember Rosemary Kamei proposes the approval of the Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising and Tower Lighting as City Council sponsored special events. The Flag Raising is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at San José City Hall, and the Tower Lighting will occur from February 13 to February 20, 2026. The events aim to celebrate Black History Month and will involve the display of the Pan-African Flag and lighting in associated colors. The memorandum seeks approval for the expenditure of city funds and acceptance of donations for the events.

Key points
  • The Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising is scheduled for February 13, 2026.
  • The Tower Lighting will take place from February 13 to February 20, 2026.
  • The events are sponsored by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei and are free and open to the public.
  • The Pan-African Flag will be raised at City Hall to celebrate Black History Month.
  • The Tower lighting will feature colors associated with the Pan-African Flag: red, yellow, and green.
  • The memorandum requests approval for the expenditure of funds and acceptance of donations.
Limitations
  • The text includes placeholders for dates and other details that are not fully resolved.
  • The document does not specify the exact amounts of funds to be expended or the nature of the donations.

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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 12/10/25 ITEM: B.12 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, District 1 DATE: 12/5/2025 APPROVED: SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026 FLAG RAISING AND TOWER LIGHTING SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 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 Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising scheduled on February 13, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Black History Month 2026 Tower Lighting scheduled from February 13, 2026, to February 20, 2026, 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 December 16, 2025, Council Agenda for action. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 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...