REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a joint Resolution of the City of Santa Clara and Stadium Authority Authorizing the Display of the "Where the Mission Meets the Moment" flag from January 14, 2026 to December 2026 and the Super Bowl LX flag from January 14, 2026 to February 9, 2026.
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2026, the City of Santa Clara will be hosting two major sporting events National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LX (SBLX) and six F?d?ration Internationale de Football (FIFA) Men's World Cup 2026 (FWC26) matches at Levi's(r) Stadium (Stadium).
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). It serves as the final game of every NFL season and is generally played on the second Sunday in February. SBLX will be held at the Stadium on February 8, 2026.
To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of hosting these two events in one year, Santa Clara developed, through community input, a community engagement campaign "Where the Mission Meets the Moment." The campaign's primary purpose is to foster community pride and belonging, ensuring that residents feel ownership, excitement, and connection as Santa Clara prepares to welcome the world. The City Council approved the branding (logo and mark) for the campaign.
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 the beginning of 2026 a milestone year in which Santa Clara will host globally significant events, the City proposes to fly a commemor...
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