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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AUTHORIZING “FREE USE” OF THE JANET GRAY
HAYES ROTUNDA, WING COMMITTEE ROOMS , AND
COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR THE GRAPHIC NOVEL
MAKING CONTEST AWARDS CELEBRATION ON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, HOSTED BY THE
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in June 2019, the Council of the City of San José (“City”) adopted Resolution No. 79138, incorporating the fees and charges for use of City Hall facilities and plaza into the City’s Schedule of Fees and Charges under Resolution No. 72737, as amended (“Schedule of Fees and Charges”); and
WHEREAS, Section 13.080 of the Schedule of Fees and Charges authorizes City Departments to have “Free Use” of the City Hall facilities 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, the City’s Library Department will host the Graphic Novel Making Contest (“Contest”) Awards Celebration in the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda, Wing Committee Rooms, and Council Chambers on Saturday, September 19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Contest was developed in 2008 as a teen program at a single branch library in recognition of growing interest in graphic novels and graphic arts, and has grown into a system-wide annual tradition open to participants of all ages and all California residents; and
WHEREAS, the Contest concludes with an awards ceremony celebrating participants’ creative efforts, recognizing contest winners, and featuring inspirational messages from guest speakers in the comics industry; and
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WHEREAS, in 2025, the Contest received 275 entries, engaged hundreds of an participants through skill-building programs, and drew nearly 600 attendees to its awards ceremony, demonstrating significant community participation; and
WHEREAS, Council authorization is required because the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Celebration will occur on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and the Saturday date will increase public participation by allowing participants of all ages throughout California to attend; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Celebration qualifies as official City business as the Library Department is responsible for planning, promoting, and delivering the event, including setting the agenda, preparing event materials and presentations, and coordinating the program, entertainment, and event logistics; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allow for the free use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda, Wing Committee Rooms, and Council Chambers because the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Celebration provides public benefit by recognizing participants’ achievements and supporting literacy, creativity, learning, and artistic expression; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
The City Council hereby authorizes “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda, Wing Committee Rooms, and Council Chambers for the Graphic Novel Making Contest Awards Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, hosted by the Library Department, because this event qualifies as official City business and will provide a public benefit through educational, creative, and community engagement opportunities.
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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
City Clerk