COUNCIL AGENDA : 2/24/2026
FILE : 26-192
ITEM : 2.13
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC
CITY COUNCIL City Clerk
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: February 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Retroactive 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 18, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the American Heart Month Tower Lighting scheduled on February 22-28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Retroactively 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 2/18/2026 - Item B.3]
RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 2/18/26
ITEM:
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Domingo
Candelas
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 02/09/2026
APPROVED:
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TOWER LIGHTING FOR AMERICAN HEART MONTH ON FEBRUARY 22-28, 2026, SPONSORED BY DISTRICTS 8 AS A CITY COUNCIL
SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the American Heart Month Tower Lighting on February 22-28, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
2. Place the item on Tuesday, February 24, 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 in Special Events Accounts.
The City will light the Tower red in honor of American Heart Month. American 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 lighting in conjunction with proclamations for official actions or ceremonial items as approved B.3
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Subject:
Rev 1/2018
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 18, 2026, Rules Committee Agenda, and the February 24, 2026, 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, CMC
City
Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.