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Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary Celebration 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 April 22, 2026:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Lick Observatory’s 150th Anniversary Celebration held on August 22, 2026.
(b) Approve the 150th Anniversary Celebration scheduled on August 22, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) 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 4/22/2026 - Item B.2]