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Staff Request for City
Council Direction on
the 250th
Anniversary Fourth
of July Community
Celebration
RTC #26-71
Feb 10, 2026
POST MEETING MATERIAL
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Central Park Considerations
• ISC Construction Project
• Central Park Entrance and Access Project
• Central Park School Fencing
• Public Safety Concerns
;,..- Traffic Congestion & Pedestrian Safety
, Emergency Vehicle Access
,. Crowd Control
, Secure Perimeter
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Survey Results
• 71% of survey respondents prefer an evening event vvith entertainment and fireworks, while 29% prefer a family picnic with entertainment and activities.
• 39% of survey respondents prefer a 2-3 hour event, and 39% preferred a longer event (3-4 hours or more) that includes entertainment and fire,vorks at Central Park.
• 56% of survey respondents rated the Central Park location as the most important factor when attending the event.
Options for Consideration
• Option 1: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of ,July Community Celebration at Central Park as an evening event inclusive of entertainment and fireworks
• Option 2: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Community Celebration at Central Park as a daytime event inclusive of artisan vendors, traditional family activities, food and entertainment • Option 3: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Community Celebration in Partnership vvith 1fission College and California's Great America inclusive of entertainment and firevvorks
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Option 1 - 250th Anniversary Fourth of July
Celebration at Central Park with entertainment and
fireworks
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Option 2: 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Community
Celebration at Central Park as a daytime event
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Fiscal Impact
• Option 1 - $254,100
• Option 2 - $121,300
• Option 3 - $154,000
• Available budget FY
2025/26 is $66,ooo
• Available FY 2025/26
with Sponsors and
Grants expected
$146,000
Action for Consideration
It is recommended that the City Council determine
that any of the proposed options is categorically
exempt under CEQA as a Class 23 exemption, and
direct staff to (1) proceed vvith one of the Fourth of
July event options and (2) return to the City Council
with any necessary budget actions to implement that
recommended option.
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Action for Consideration
• Option 1: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Community Celebration at Central Park as an evening event inclusive of entertainment and fireworks.
• Option 2: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of ,July Community Celebration at Central Park as a daytime event inclusive of artisan vendors, traditional family activities, food and entertainment. • Option 3: Host the 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Community Celebration in Partnership ,vith Mission College and California's Great America inclusive of entertainment and fireworks. • Option 4: Alternative event identified by the City Council.
Questions/Comments?
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Drone Analysis
• Fall out zone
• Viewing and Flight Height
• 1,000 Approximately Drones S200,ooo
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