TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Councilmember Michael Mulcahy
District 6
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 3/3/2026
Approved Date:
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH FLAG RAISING SPONSORED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 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 Autism Awareness Month Flag Raising Scheduled for April 7, 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 17, 2026, City 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.
Council Policy 2-1, Section C.3, allows “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.”
The Flag of Autism Awareness will be raised in a Flag Raising ceremony on April 7, 2026 at San Jose City Hall West Plaza and is sponsored by Councilmember Mulcahy. This special event promotes understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. The event is free and open to the public.
ANALYSIS
RULES COMMITTEE: 3/11/2026
ITEM: B.6
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
March 11, 2026
Subject: Autism Awareness Flag Raising
Approval by the City Council of the event will ensure compliance with the Council’s prior direction regarding Council Special Events. In observance of existing fundraising disclosure requirements, Councilmember Michael Mulcahy will report any cash or in-kind donations received for the event on their Disclosure of Fundraising Report (DFR-1). Approval of this memorandum will enable Council District 6, City departments and the Office of the City Clerk to proceed with the event. 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 March 11, 2026, Rules Committee Agenda and the March 17, 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.