RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 2/25/26
ITEM: B.3
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Pamela
District 2
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 02/19/2026
APPROVED:
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE BAY FC FLAG RAISING IN CELEBRATION OF
INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY SPONSORED BY COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2 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 Bay FC flag raising in celebration of International Women's Day scheduled on March 9, 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 event.
3. Place the item on the March 3, 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 International Women’s Day flag raising event will be held on March 9, 2026 at the City Hall West Plaza and sponsored by Councilmember Pamela Campos. In celebration of International Women’s Day and our city’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of women and girls, Councilmember Campos is proud to host the raising of the Bay FC flag. This ceremony highlights the importance of health, social-emotional well-being, and physical wellness as the foundation for a thriving San Jose. This event will bring community members and organizations together to uplift the programs that serve women and girls, advocate for equal pay, and promote reentry into the workforce. The event is free and open to the public.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
02/19/2026
Subject: International Women’s Day Flag Raising
Rev 1/2018
ANALYSIS
The display of the Bay FC flag is permitted under Council Policy 2- 1, Section C.3, Flags Displayed in Conjunction with Official Ceremonial Items: “Other flags may be displayed in conjunction with official actions, ceremonial items, or proclamations of the City Council.” In observance of existing fundraising disclosure requirements, Councilmember Pamela Campos will report any cash or in-kind donations received for the event on their Disclosure of Fundraising Report (DFR-1). Any cash donations received will be processed pursuant to the City’s normal financial and budgetary procedures.
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 offices, City departments, and the Office of the City Clerk to proceed with the event.
PUBLIC OUTREACH/INTEREST
The Office of the City Clerk will post the item on the City’s Website for the Feb 25, 2026, Rules Committee Agenda and the March 03, 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
C City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.