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ATTY/RESO.0023/CC RESO FIFA WORLD CUP 26 FLAG REV: 05-07-26 VR Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 16402 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY AUTHORIZING THE RAISING AND DISPLAY OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP 26TM FLAG AS PART OF THE MAY 12, 2026, REGIONAL FLAG RAISING EVENT AND FOR THE DURATION OF FIFA WORLD CUP 26TM WHEREAS, the City of Redwood City has adopted Administrative Policy No. 53 (the Flag Policy) that standardizes the manner in which the Flag of the United States of America, the Flag of the State of California, and other flags are to be displayed at City of Redwood City facilities; and WHEREAS, the Flag Policy authorizes the display of flags other than the Flag of the United States of America, the Flag of the State of California or other governmental flag (Non-Governmental Flags) upon approval by the City Council of the City of Redwood City (the City Council) by adoption of a resolution; and WHEREAS, the adoption of a resolution authorizing the display of a Non- Governmental Flag is an expression of the City Council’s official sentiments; and WHEREAS, a resolution authorizing the display of a Non-Governmental flag may be adopted in conjunction with official actions, ceremonial items, or proclamations of the City Council; and WHEREAS, FIFA World Cup 26™ will bring together nations, cultures, and communities from around the world in a global celebration of sport, unity, and international friendship coinciding with our nation’s 250th anniversary; and WHEREAS, soccer plays an important role in bringing together Redwood City residents of all backgrounds and generations, including the many local youth who participate in recreational and community soccer programs; and WHEREAS, Redwood City has a long tradition of welcoming residents and visitors of all backgrounds and celebrating events that strengthen community connection and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, the Bay Area Host Committee is organizing a Regional Flag Raising on May 12, 2026, to commemorate “30 Days to Kickoff” of FIFA World Cup 26™, with events to take place in Santa Clara, San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland, and would like to have an event in the Peninsula and specifically in Redwood City; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s official sentiment is that Redwood City has an important role to play in the Peninsula as a community hub and event space for celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the unifying power of sport across cultures and generation, due to Courthouse Square events programming, Redwood City’s status as