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Item No.: 2.14(a)
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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AUTHORIZING “FREE USE” AND WAIVER OF
GROSS ADMISSION RECEIPTS PERCENTAGE FEE FOR
THE PRIVATE, TICKETED SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL
2026 SPRING LEADERSHIP MEETING EVENT HELD AT
CITY HALL WING COMMI TTEE ROOMS ON SATURDAY,
MARCH 7, 2026, HOSTED BY VICE MAYOR FOLEY’S
OFFICE
WHEREAS, in June 2019, the City adopted Schedule of Fees Resolution No. 79138 for the fees and charges for City Hall Facility and Plaza Use; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 79138 authorizes City Departments and Council Offices to have “Free Use” of the City Hall Facility and Plaza for events that 1) qualify as official City business; 2) are free and open to the public; 3) occur on a Sunday through Friday; and 4) are booked thirty (30) days in advance; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 79138 does not apply to “Free Use” requests for private, ticketed events that are not free and taking place on Saturday, and as such City Council approval is required to authorize “Free Use” for the Sister Cities International Spring Leadership Meeting on Saturday, March 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, approval of this free use request includes a Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee, resulting in the City realizing a loss of revenue of 5% gross ticket admission receipts (amounting to approximately $562.50); and
WHEREAS, the City has been a member of Sister Cities International since approximately 1961 and has eight Sister Cities; and
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WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Foley currently sits as an at-large member of the Board of Directors of Sister Cities International; and
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Foley seeks approval of free City use of the City Hall Wing Committee Rooms for the Sister Cities International Spring Leadership Meeting on Saturday, March 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this meeting is for Sister Cities International to come together to help attract investment, promote tourism, and advance shared initiatives that enhance the City of San José’s overall community well-being; and
WHEREAS, the Sister Cities Spring Leadership Meeting at City Hall is expected to significantly benefit the community if scheduled on a Saturday as it would enhance attendance of participants requiring international travel; and
WHEREAS, hosting the Sister Cities Spring Leadership Meeting at City Hall qualifies as Official City Business because Sister Cities International’s activities impact City operations, services, projects, programs and policies, and the organization’s mission aligns with the City Council’s goals and supports economic development and community advancement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
The City Council hereby authorizes “Free Use” and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the private, ticketed Sister Cities International 2026 Spring Leadership Meeting event held at City Hall Wing Committee Rooms on Saturday, March 7, 2026, hosted by Vice Mayor Foley’s Office.
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Council Agenda: 02-24-2026
Item No.: 2.14(a)
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ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, MMC
Cit
y Clerk