REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on a Resolution of the City of Santa Clara Authorizing the Display of the FIFA ceremonial flag from May 12, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2026, the City of Santa Clara will be hosting six F?d?ration Internationale de Football (FIFA) Men's World Cup 2026 (FWC26) matches at Levi's(r) Stadium (Stadium).
The FIFA Men's World Cup is an international association football competition among the senior men's national teams of the members of the F?d?ration Internationale de Football (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The World Cup is globally recognized as the most prestigious association football competition and the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world.
On August 28, 2018, the City Council approved Council Policy 48 (Attachment 2) titled "Display of Flags," 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. Per Council Policy 48, the City Council may by resolution authorize the display of a ceremonial flag for a period of time that is reasonable or customary for the subject that is to be commemorated, but no longer than 30 continuous days.
DISCUSSION
To mark a milestone of 30 days until matches of the FIFA World Cup are played at Levi's Stadium, the Bay Area Host Committee is participating in a series of flag raisings throughout the Bay Area. The Committee's first stop is in Santa Clara as the host city and BAHC has provided an official FIFA World Cup flag to the city for a flag raising ceremony. As part of the City's "Where the Mission Meets the Moment" community engagement campaign, the City proposes displaying the FIFA flag May 12, 2026 through July 19, 2026 at City Hall. This flag will serve as a visible symbol of pride alongside the City's '26 community engagement campaign flag which is currently displayed at City Ha...
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