COUNCIL AGENDA : 2/11/2025
FILE : 25-126
ITEM : 2.16
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC
CITY COUNCIL City Clerk
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: February 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Tower Lighting for American Heart Month Sponsored by Council District 8 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event Recommendation
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 5, 2025:
(a) Approve the American Heart Month Tower Lighting scheduled on February 17-23, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas)
[Rules Committee referral 2/5/2025 - Item B.4]
RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 2/5/25
ITEM: B.4
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Domingo
Candelas
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 01/28/2025
APPROVED :
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TOWER LIGHTING FOR AMERICAN HEART MONTH ON FEBRUARY 17-23, 2025, SPONSORED BY DISTRICTS 8 AS A CITY COUNCIL
SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the American Heart Month Tower Lighting on February 17-23, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
2. Place the item on Tuesday, February 11, 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 in Special Events Accounts.
The City will light the tower red in honor of American Heart Month. America n Heart Month will raise awareness on heart health and combating heart disease and stroke. We hope to shine a light on the importance of a healthy lifestyle . By sharing information on heart disease and stroke prevention, we strive to reduce heart-health disparities specific to women, as heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in our country. Together, we can build a heart -healthy community for a healthier future.
ANALYSIS
City Council Policy 7-14, City Hall Event Lighting Policy, Sections B.1 and C.1 allows Tower
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Subject:
Rev 1/2018
lighting in conjunction with proclamations for official actions or ceremonial items as approved by City Council. It also allows for extended lighting beyond one cycle between sundown and sunrise.
Approval by the City Council of the event will ensure compliance with the Council's prior direction regarding Council Special Events. Approval of this memorandum will enable Council Districts 8, City departments, and the Office of the City Clerk to proceed with the lighting.
PUBLIC OUTREACH/INTEREST
The Office of the City Clerk will post the item on the City’s Website for the February 5, 2025, Rules Committee Agenda, and the February 11, 2025, City Council Agenda.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Reviewed by:
TONI J. TABER, MMC
City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.