COUNCIL AGENDA : 2/10/2026
FILE : 26-116
ITEM
: 2.9
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC
CITY COUNCIL City Clerk
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: January 28, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event Sponsored by Council District 9 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 January 28, 2026:
(a) Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event scheduled on February 12, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP17-011, Events that are temporary in nature (typically not more than 48 hours), generally take place within existing venues, and will have negligible or no permanent effects on the environment. (Foley)
[Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item B.5]
RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 1/28/26
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Vice Mayor Pam Foley
District 9
SUBJECT: Community Leaders
Networking Breakfast
DATE: 01/20/2026
APPROVED: DATE: 1/20/2026
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY LEADERS NETWORKING BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 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 Community Leaders Networking Breakfast held at the Camden Community Center scheduled on February 12, 2026 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 events.
3. Place the item on the February 10, 2026 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 Community Leaders Networking Breakfast will be held on February 12, 2026 and sponsored by Vice Mayor Foley. This special event is an opportunity for community leaders to network and collaborate. This event will be free and open to the public.
ANALYSIS
Approval by the City Council of the events will ensure compliance with the Council’s prior direction regarding Council Special Events. In observance of existing fundraising disclosure requirements, Councilmember Foley will report any cash or in-kind donations received for the ITEM: B.5
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
1/10/2024
Subject: Community Leaders Network Breakfast
Rev 10/2015
event on their Disclosure of Fundraising Report (DFR-1). Approval of this memorandum will enable Council District 9, City departments, and the Office of the City Clerk to proceed with the events. Any cash donations received will be processed pursuant to the City’s normal financial and budgetary procedures.
PUBLIC OUTREACH/INTEREST
The Office of the City Clerk will post the item on the City’s Website for the January 28, 2026 Rules Committee Agenda and the February 10, 2026 City Council Agenda.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
X Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Exempt, File No. PP12-080. Minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effect on the environment.
Exempt, File No. PP13-056, Activities associated with citywide litter clean-up activities.
Exempt, File No. PP11-046, Graffiti removal services.
Reviewed by:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.