Approval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations for the City's Participation in the Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.

The City Council is asked to approve the expenditure of City funds and the acceptance of donations for the City's participation in the annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival, scheduled for late August. This event, which has been held since 1977, is organized by Silicon Valley Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The approved expenditures will cover registration fees for parade participation or vendor booths, custom imprinted giveaway materials, décor, and raffle prizes under $50. These expenses are not covered by the existing City Council Expenditure and Reimbursement Policy 0-38. All donations received will be reported by elected officials and processed according to standard City financial procedures. The Rules and Open Government Committee recommended approval on March 25, 2026, with the final vote scheduled for the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting. This is classified as a routine special event, with CEQA determination as 'Not a Project'.