COUNCIL AGENDA : 10/6/2026
FILE : 26-1064
ITEM : 2.13
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: October 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan 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 September 30, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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. (Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.7]
ROGC AGENDA: 9/30/26
ITEM: B.7
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Mayor Mahan
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: September 24 , 2026
Approved:
SUBJECT: RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES
FLAG RAISING SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF MAYOR MATT MAHAN AS A
CITY COUNCIL SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT TO EXPEND CITY FUNDS AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES FOR THE EVENT.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising to be held on September 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
2. Retroactively and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event
3. Place the item on Tuesday, October 6, 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 Golden State Valkyries are the Bay Area’s WNBA team and have continued to make history, reaching the playoffs for the second time in the franchise’s second year. On September 25, 2026, the Bay Area will celebrate Violet Day ahead of the Valkyries’ first game of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs. San José will join cities across the region by raising the Valkyries flag in celebration of the team and its impact on women’s professional sports.
ANALYSIS
The display of the Golden State Valkyries flag is permitted under Council Policy 2-1, Section C.3, Flags Displayed in Conjunction with Official Ceremonial Items: “Other flags may be ROGC AGENDA: 9/30/26
ITEM: B.
displayed in conjunction with official actions, ceremonial items, or proclamations of the City Council.”
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 September 30th, 2026, Rules Committee Agenda and the October 6th, 2026, City Council Agenda.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment.