Brief

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion to illuminate City Hall in Cinco de Mayo colors on May 5, 2026. The council unanimously adopted the measure on April 21, 2026, by a vote of 13-0-2, directing the use of General City Purposes Fund resources for the special lighting. The Mayor signed off on May 4, 2026, and the matter is now closed.

Full summary

On April 14, 2026, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado moved to transfer $438 from the Council District 14 portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund to the General Services Fund's Hiring Hall account, to cover staffing and services needed to illuminate City Hall on May 5, 2026, in recognition of Cinco de Mayo. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Monica Rodriguez. The dollar amount is modest, reflecting the narrow and specific nature of the appropriation: funding the labor costs associated with a single-night special lighting of City Hall. The transfer moved money from Account No. 000A28 in Fund No. 100-56 to Account No. 001100 in Fund No. 100-40, a routine mechanism Council District 14 used to direct its discretionary project funds toward the event. The Council adopted the motion on April 21, 2026, by a vote of 13 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstaining, subject to the standard reconsideration provisions under Council Rule 51. The City Clerk transmitted the approved item to the Mayor on April 22, 2026. The Mayor did not veto the measure within the statutory timeframe, and Council action became final on May 4, 2026, one day before the scheduled illumination. The file is now closed.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-04 Council action final.
• 2026-04-22 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 4, 2026.
• 2026-04-21 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-17 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 21, 2026.
• 2026-04-14 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (2)

• 2026-05-04 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-14 Motion · motion