Description
Title: Approval of the Free Use of City Hall Wing Committee Rooms and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the Sister Cities International Spring Leadership Meeting Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Summary
The San Jose City Council is considering a resolution to allow the free use of City Hall's Wing Committee Rooms for the Sister Cities International Spring Leadership Meeting on March 7, 2026. This event, hosted by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, is a private, ticketed gathering expected to promote international collaboration and advance community well-being. The legislation also waives a 5% fee on gross admission receipts, estimated to result in a revenue loss of approximately $562.50 for the City. The event aligns with the City's economic development goals and follows the established procedure for special events. The approval is necessary as the current fee schedule does not permit free use for private events on Saturdays.