COUNCIL AGENDA : 9/29/2026
FILE : 26-1044
ITEM : 2.18
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW
FROM: Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk
DATE: September 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of District 1 San Jose Sharks Community Funds for California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions
Recommendation
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026, approve a $500 grant to the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions to support its annual CALAFCO Conference from October 21-23, 2026, and leadership development programs.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 9/23/2026 - Item B.3]
RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 9/23/26
ITEM: B.3
TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Councilmember
Rosemary Kamei,
District 1
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: 09/23/2026
APPROVED:
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF DISTRICT 1 S AN JOSE SHARKS COMMUNITY FUNDS
FOR CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSIONS.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve a $500 grant to the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions to support its annual CALAFCO Conference on October 21-23, 2026, and leadership development programs.
2. Place the item on the September 29, 2026, Council Agenda for action.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Policy, Policy Number 0 -38, Section K “Grants,” Item 6 “Any contribution to an organization proposed by the Mayor or a Councilmember who is a member of, or receiving services from, that organization must be approved in advance by the City Council.” I am a CALAFCO Board Member.
Approval is requested to expend $500 from the budgeted District 1 San Jose Sharks Community Fund allocation to support CALAFCO, the statewide association supporting California’s Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs), for its continuous work and leadership programs. CALAFCO funds support leadership programs, development opportunities, and collaborative events. CALAFCO unites commissioners, staff, and partners to enhance knowledge, coordination, and resources for effective local government. Through these structured experiences, CALAFCO fosters collaboration and trust among leaders and supports broader regional impact, including providing
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
September 16, 2026
Subject: Approval of District 1 San Jose Sharks Community Funds for the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions (CALAFCO)
leadership insight and facilitation to public sector partners like the City of San José and Santa Clara County.
CALAFCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Active and Good Standing Status with the California Secretary of State and California Franchise Tax Board, and in Current Status with the California Attorney General Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.