RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (STADIUM AUTHORITY)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA AND A RESOLUTION OF THE STADIUM AUTHORITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DISPLAY OF THE “WHERE THE MISSION MEETS THE MOMENT” FLAG FROM JANUARY 2026 TO DECEMBER 2026 AND THE SUPER BOWL LX FLAG FROM JANUARY 14, 2026, TO FEBRUARY 9, 2026.
WHEREAS, in 2026, the City of Santa Clara will be hosting two major sporting events National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LX and six Fédération Internationale de Football (FIFA) Men’s World Cup 2026 (FWC26) matches at Levi’s® Stadium (Stadium); WHEREAS, to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of hosting these two major events in one year, Santa Clara developed, through community input, a community engagement campaign “Where the Mission Meets the Moment.” The campaign’s primary purpose is to foster community pride and belonging, ensuring that residents feel ownership, excitement, and connection as Santa Clara prepares to welcome the world; and, WHEREAS, the Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the NFL. It serves as the final game of every NFL season and is generally played on the second Sunday in February. Super Bowl LX will be held at the Stadium on February 8, 2026; and, WHEREAS, August 28, 2018, the City Council of the City of Santa Clara adopted Resolution No. 18-8597 approving the Council Policy on the Display of Flags (CP 048) which established guidelines for the exhibition of the United States of America flag, California State flag, City of Santa Clara flag, and the display of ceremonial flags at City facilities and at City Hall; and, WHEREAS, the display of ceremonial flags that commemorate special observances is permitted under the Council Policy on the Display of Flags, attached hereto as Attachment 1, when approved by the City Council by adoption of a resolution prior to the observance and shall be displayed for a period of time no longer than 30 continuous days; and, WHEREAS, the display of the “Where the Mission Meets the Moment” campaign flag during the 2026 year will heighten awareness of the community engagement campaign, as well as celebrate hosting these major events; and, WHEREAS, the display of the Super Bowl LX flag from January 15, 2026, through February 9, 2026, serves to recognize and celebrate the City’s role as host of the NFL’s championship game.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the “Where the Mission Meets the Moment” Flag will be displayed for increments of 30-days between January 14, 2026, and December 31, 2026 at various City facilities as determined by the City Manager and at City Hall.
2. The Super Bowl LX flag will be displayed from January 14, 2026, to February 9, 2026, at Levi’s® Stadium.
Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS / BOARD MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILORS / BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS / BOARD MEMBERS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS / BOARD MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ATTEST: ______________________________
NORA PIMENTEL, MMC
SECRETARY OF THE STADIUM AUTHORITY
SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Council Policy on the Display of Flags
Resolution/Display of Where the Mission Meets the Moment & Super Bowl LX Flags Page PAGE 1 of 2 Rev: 7/27/2023
Ordinance/*Insert brief description Page PAGE 1 of *
Rev: 03-09-10; Typed: *Insert date