Brief

Councilmember Tim McOsker moved to illuminate City Hall in blue and white on May 8, 2026, in recognition of Europe Day. The motion, seconded by John S. Lee, was adopted by the City Council on April 29, 2026, by a vote of 13-0-2 and signed by the Mayor. The expenditure was charged to the General City Purposes Fund.

Full summary

On April 22, 2026, Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced a motion to mark Europe Day on May 8, 2026, by illuminating City Hall in blue and yellow — the colors of the European Union flag. The motion was seconded by Councilmember John S. Lee. Europe Day, observed on May 8th, commemorates the end of World War II in Europe and celebrates European peace and unity. The motion authorized a transfer of $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Event General City Purposes Fund (Fund No. 100-56) to the General Services Fund (Fund No. 100-40), Account No. 1100, known as the Hiring Hall account. That transfer covered the staffing and service costs associated with carrying out the illumination. The City Council adopted the motion on April 29, 2026, by a vote of 13-0-2, with no committee referral required given the straightforward nature of the appropriation. The City Clerk transmitted the file to the Mayor on May 1, 2026, and the Mayor's action was finalized by May 11, 2026, closing the file. The previous draft summary incorrectly described the colors as blue and white; the motion specifies blue and yellow, consistent with the EU flag.

Activity (5)

• 2026-05-11 Council action final.
• 2026-05-01 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is May 11, 2026.
• 2026-04-29 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
• 2026-04-24 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 29, 2026.
• 2026-04-22 Motion referred to Council.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-11 Mayor Concurrence/Council Action · other
• 2026-04-23 Communication(s) from Public · communication
• 2026-04-22 Motion · motion