COUNCIL AGENDA : 8/11/2026
FILE : 26-855
ITEM : 2.23
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW
DATE: August 5, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Village Fest 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
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 5, 2026:
(a) Approve the Village Fest scheduled on September 19, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) 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. (Campos)
[Rules Committee referral 8/5/2026 - Item B.3]
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RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 8/5/2026
ITEM: B.3
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Councilmember Campos
District 2
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BJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: July 30, 2026
APPROVED
:
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE FEST EVENT 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 District 2 Village Fest scheduled on September 19, 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 August 11, 2026 Council Agenda for action.
BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution 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.
Village Fest will be held on September 19, 2026 within the mixed-use commercial area bounded by Coronado Ave., Charlotte Drive, Raleigh Road, and Cottle Road, in San Jose, CA 95123 and sponsored by Councilmember Campos. Village Fest is a family-friendly community event, free and open to the public, that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of South San José and District
2. The event brings together residents, local businesses, community organizations, and City partners for a day of live entertainment, community resources, interactive activities, vendors and food trucks, and more. Village Fest creates opportunities for neighbors to connect while strengthening relationships between District 2 residents, local businesses, and community organizations.
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CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
5/22/2026
Subject: D2 Village Fest 2026
ANALYSIS
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 Campos 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 2, 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 August 5, 2026 Rules Committee Agenda and the August 11, 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, MMC
City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.